The Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Mesfin Tasew, has shed light on the Ethiopian carrier’s involvement in the establishment of Nigeria Air. He revealed that the airline came close to withdrawing from the project, but the Nigerian government insisted on its continued participation. The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines clarified that the East African airline had no initial plans to create an airline in Nigeria. Instead, it received an invitation from the Nigerian government to collaborate on the formation of a national carrier, known as Nigeria Air. It was also disclosed that the federal government had made a…
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Nigeria has been placed 120th out of 142 countries concerning adherence to the rule of law, as per the 2023 Global Rule of Law Index released by the World Justice Project in Washington DC, United States. Within the sub-Saharan region, the index ranks Nigeria as 23rd out of the 34 countries assessed. Additionally, in the category of order and security, Nigeria stands as the second-worst country in the sub-Saharan region, occupying the 33rd position out of 34 countries. The World Justice Project (WJP), an independent and nonpartisan organization with a multidisciplinary focus, revealed that the rule of law has seen…
Pretoria-based defense group, Milkor has achieved a significant milestone with the successful first test flight of its Milkor 380 drone. This achievement comes after three years and seven months of dedicated effort on the project, as reported by Netwerk24. The Milkor 380 now stands as the largest drone ever constructed in Africa, boasting an impressive 18.6-meter wingspan, a remarkable continuous flight time of up to 35 hours, an extensive range of 2,000 kilometers, and an impressive maximum altitude of 9,000 meters. The company is currently engaged in a series of regular test flights and aims to have four Milkor 380…
The Supreme Court has scheduled Thursday as the day for delivering judgment in the appeals brought by the presidential candidates of the People Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi. These appeals challenge the outcome of the February 25 election, which saw President Bola Tinubu emerge as the winner. Dr. Festus Akande, the Director of Information at the Supreme Court, officially confirmed the judgment date on Wednesday. Recall that On Monday, both the PDP and LP presented their cases before the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the appeal by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and its…
U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, along with Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the command’s senior enlisted leader, recently embarked on a trip to Mauritania from October 22-24, 2023. During their visit, they engaged in discussions with civilian and military leaders to bolster security cooperation. The meetings encompassed various aspects of security collaboration between the United States and Mauritania, particularly in the fight against violent extremism in the Sahel region. Gen. Langley emphasised the significance of the relationship between the two countries, highlighting the shared goals of safeguarding communities and fostering stability and…
In a significant move to protect women’s health, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the first lady of the country has officially initiated the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine for public use. The ceremony took place at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The HPV vaccine is designed for girls aged 9-14 and is aimed at preventing cervical cancer, which is primarily caused by HPV infection. It stimulates the body’s immune system to produce antibodies against the virus. Senator Oluremi announced that the vaccine would be administered for free in medical facilities across the country, emphasising the importance of parents getting their…
The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has accused Israel of violating international humanitarian law in its invasion of Gaza. He spoke Tuesday while addressing the 15-member UN Security Council at the UN Headquarters, New York, on the occasion of the United Nations Day. Concerns have been raise about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza where Israel has cut off water, food and power. Since the shock Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, Israel has launched devastating air and ground bombardments of Gaza. American, British, French, Canadian, German and Italian leaders had, on Monday, asked Israel to adhere to international…
In response to the dire need to bolster food security amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the United States’ International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have announced a substantial $480 million financing package for Ukraine’s prominent agribusiness group, MHP. This funding is aimed at supporting the company’s ongoing operations and enhancing its sustainable power generation capacity, which will contribute to reducing its carbon footprint. Ukraine’s agribusiness sector has suffered immense losses, estimated at up to $8.8 billion since February 2022, as reported by the Kyiv School of Economics.…
At the World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany, USAID and the Global Financing Facility (GFF), a multi-donor trust fund at the World Bank, have reaffirmed their strategic partnership. They announced a collaborative effort to enhance primary health care (PHC) systems and bolster health workforces, with an initial USAID investment of $4 million into the GFF. This investment establishes a trust fund focused on strengthening PHC systems, capable of effectively responding to outbreaks and pandemics in GFF partner countries. This initiative aims to empower health workforces to prevent, prepare for, detect, and respond to global health threats. The COVID-19 pandemic had…
The President, Joe Biden has expressed gratitude for the enlightening briefings delivered by Assistant Secretary-General Khiari, former President of Chile Michelle Bachelet, and former President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki. Acknowledging the invaluable research conducted by Dr. Josefina Echavarria on peace agreement implementation and verification, the President underscored the importance of such research in the pursuit of global peace. The President has lauded Brazil’s endeavours to fortify the partnership between the United Nations and regional and sub-regional organizations, including the Organisation of American States. This partnership was emphasised as crucial in addressing emerging global and regional challenges such as climate…
A humanitarian convoy, with the support of the U.S. government, has delivered essential aid to Gaza. This convoy, which includes vehicles from the United Nations, consists of 20 trucks carrying urgently-needed medicine, food, and water to address the grave humanitarian crisis in the region. The suspension of critical supplies like water and electricity has exacerbated the situation, making this delivery crucial. Diplomatic efforts have played a vital role in facilitating this convoy, marking the first such delivery to Gaza since the onset of hostilities. The continuous delivery of assistance is stressed as a paramount concern. Concerns persist regarding the civilian…