Nigeria’s travel agencies lose an estimated N1 billion yearly to Airline Debit Memos (ADMs) imposed by foreign carriers, an investigation by our correspondent has revealed. Indeed, the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) accused some of the foreign airlines of “weaponising punishment” and threatened to report the carriers ...
•Manufacturing sector The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed growing alarm over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) sustained monetary policy stance, warning that the current interest rate regime is undermining the country’s manufacturing base and economic resilience. In a statement issued today, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, ...
•Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi The imposition of a four per cent increase in charges on all consignments imported into the country by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), last week, drew disapproval from manufacturers, economists and other stakeholders at the weekend. The stakeholders said the hike could plunge Nigerians into d...
Flight Dispatchers Association of Nigeria, FLIDAN, has lamented their poor work conditions, and urged airlines to ensure fairness in salary structures. They also demanded that flight dispatchers’ type-ratings be stamped on their licenses to enhance accountability and safety, reports Vanguard. President of FLIDAN, Mr Daniel Ayuba, spoke at the ...
Truck owners and commuters have raised the alarm over mounting losses on the ever-deteriorating Calabar-Uyo federal highway, as the road continues to claim lives, damage vehicles, and destroy goods. In an interview with newsmen in Calabar yesterday, frustrated truck owners expressed their concerns over the road’s condition, which has worsened ...
•Justice Amina Augie A retired Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Amina Augie, and senior lawyers have decried the growing practice of indecent dressing by female lawyers in the country. Justice Augie, former Attorney-General and Commissioner of Justice in Sokoto State, Suleiman Usman (SAN) and a member of the Governing Council of the Niger...
•A pregnant woman Some residents of Lagos have decried the non-implementation of the state government’s free antenatal and child delivery services at some General Hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centres in the state. The residents spoke in separate interviews with our correspondents yesterday in Lagos, reports NAN. Lagos State Governor, Babaj...
•Catholic Bishops of Nigeria Catholic Bishops yesterday, decried the high-level corruption in Nigeria and asked the government to improve the economy and address poverty to stem its tide. The Bishops also noted the mindless bloodletting and kidnapping in Imo State, which has had no peace in recent times, reports Vanguard. President of the Cath...

