The Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN) has pledged its support for the new law establishing Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA). The association, led by its President, Mr Nkereuwem Onung, during a visit to NTDA’s headquarters in Abuja solicited for cooperation with the private sector in implementing the new law. Onung, in his remark said FTAN had on signing of the law, set up a committee, which reviewed the law, noting the conflicts, cooperation, collaboration and partnership therein. On conviction that the benefits of the new law in ensuring a uniformed tourism policy in the country far outweighs conflicts that may arise therein, sued for greater Public Private Partnership in implementation of the law. READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

ALSAFI Mansur’s “lifelong” wish to take part in the hajj pilgrimage came true this year, after Saudi Arabia lifted curbs that kept the elderly away from the compulsory Islamic ritual. “I feared that I would die before performing hajj,” said the 71-year-old Libyan national, carrying his medication along for the trip. But restrictions to contain the Covid-19 pandemic saw Saudi authorities limit the number of pilgrims in 2020 and introduce an age cap of 65. The measures were finally cancelled in January this year, making way for the largest hajj since the pandemic, with thousands of elderly among the worshippers. Endurance testThe hajj – a days-long ritual that mostly takes place outdoors – is an arduous experience even for younger pilgrims in the summer heat.

The Centre for Marine Surveyors of Nigeria has attributed the frequent boat accidents in the country to the failure of safety and regulatory agencies in the maritime sector. The President of CMSN, Akin Olaniyan, stated this while reacting to the recent boat accident in Ilorin, Kwara State. He claimed that the agencies were more focused on revenue generation than safety standards. “The solution to the marine accident has always been at our fingertips. Safety and regulatory agencies have always paid lip service to the issues of safety because we always have square pegs in round holes.

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Controversy trailing the poorly packaged national carrier project, Nigeria Air, may be far from being over as the latest information making the rounds has shown how a United States company, Fairfax Africa Fund, had requested for 1.45 percent of total initial capital from Nigeria Air. The American company also requested that it should be responsible for nominating qualified Nigerian companies for catering and onboard duty-free, among others. According to the firm as at May 2022, it had already invested almost three years conducting very detailed evaluations of the aviation sector in Nigeria and in particular the options for investing in Nigeria Air. The Fairfax Chairman declared in the document:: “The second and third annual payments will be made within 30 days after the end of Nigeria Air’s financial aid. IPO and/or additional round of private capital raising of Nigeria Air: Fairfax will have a lead role in these future tasks.

The Ondo State Police Command, on Wednesday, confirmed the arrest of three persons in connection with the alleged killing of a naval officer identified simply as Akingbohunmi, in the Idoani community in the Ose Local Government Area of the state. PUNC Metro gathered that some hoodlums attacked Akingbohunmi on Monday during an argument with a commercial motorcyclist in the state. The community leaders who visited the Naval School where the deceased was attached in the Imeri community were said to have promised the school authorities that all the suspects would be produced within 24 hours. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the arrest of the three suspects, said, “Three of the suspects have been arrested and we are still on the trail of three others involved in the incident. The suspects will be transferred to the state headquarters soon.”Meanwhile, a source said many male adults that fled the town when the incident happened were yet to return to the community for fear of being arrested.

Let him “cook,” and if his cooking is turning into a “cook-a-thon” with no immediate impact, Nigerians, the Netizens, the good and the bad, can let hell lose. Let me introduce you to hematophagy, a high-sounding word but simple to understand: some members of the bat family eat only the blood of other animals. It has become a tool for enriching the rich and making the poor poorer to make them live comfortably. There are too many on the citizens’ plates; let Nigerians breathe, please don’t suffocate them. Don’t let us believe the lie!

I am also of the view that the problems faced by the 1993 Education Bank should guide the new Education Loan Law approved by Tinubu government. This new law on Students’ Loan is headed Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2023. The Students Loans (Access to Higher Education) Act, 2023 is said to be “ABill for anAct to repeal the Nigerian Education Bank Act Cap. In the United Kingdom, students’ loans are primarily provided by the state-owned Students’ Loan Company. Through the management of Korea’s national scholarship programmes, students’ loan and talent development programmes, KOSAF offers customized students’ aid services and students’ loan programme.

The Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Maj. Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd), has firmly stated that he will not succumb to fraudulent activities in the Amnesty Programme, regardless of any attempts to blackmail him. Ndiomu made this statement in Abuja yesterday after briefing the nation’s new National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ridabu, on the activities of the PAP under his watch. He emphasized that his administration is aware that recent media attacks from individuals claiming to be ex-agitators are sponsored by faceless groups and individuals. “No matter how much you try to blackmail me, I will not engage in fraudulent activities. He recalled instances in the past where ex-agitators were used as conduits for the illegal diversion of funds from the PAP.

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, on Tuesday, inaugurated a five-man Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the recovery of government property and funds, with Hon Justice Ikwuoma Duruoha-Igwe (rtd.) Speaking while inaugurating the panel at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia, Gov. Otti said the essence of setting up the panel was to ensure the recovery of government funds and property that have been taken away. Responding on behalf of other members of the panel, the Chairman, Hon Justice Ikwuoma Duruoha-Igwe (rtd.) Other members of the panel are: Prof. Ogwo Ekeoma Ogwo, Prof. Ursula Ngozi Akanwa, Mazi Ugochukwu Okoroafor and Rev.

At the beginning of the pandemic, rumours were rife that the disease emanated from animals. On June 13, 2023, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development alerted Nigerians to take precautions as Northern Ghana, bordering Burkina Faso and Togo, had recorded an outbreak of the Anthrax disease. The disease is zoonotic. First, is to prevent the disease from even entering your community or country by allowing or purchasing only healthy animals. In the wake of Mr. Ojeamiren’s alarm bell, Nigerians must and should know that Anthrax is a life-threatening disease.

Officials of the Nigerian Navy who were said to be on a mission to avenge the killing of their colleague, on Tuesday, invaded the Idoani community in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the naval officers, during the invasion, searched for the suspect linked to the killing of their colleague, and in the process, created tension that threw residents in the community into a panic. In a bid to escape the wrath of the naval officers, a source said many adult males fled, adding that traders at shops and markets in the community refused to conduct business for fear of victimisation. The source, however, noted that some hoodlums attacked the naval officer during an argument with a commercial motorcyclist in the communityAfter the attack, the source said the naval officer sustained varying degrees of injury and was rushed to a hospital in the community where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty. It was learnt that the motorcyclist linked to the crime was apprehended and handed over to the police, adding that a hoodlum also linked to the crime had been on the run.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to the country after spending a week in Europe. Tinubu had on June 20 departed Nigeria to participate in the two-day New Global Financial Pact Summit, held in Paris, France. The president was scheduled to return on Saturday, June 24, but Dele Alake, presidential spokesman, explained that “Tinubu would proceed to London, United Kingdom, for a short private visit to be back for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival”. The aircraft which flew in the president touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State on Tuesday afternoon.

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BANGUI, Central African Republic, 27 June 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The World Bank issued today a new edition of the Economic Update report for the CAR. The report, titled Central African Republic Economic Update: Reforming Fossil fuel subsidies. While fuel subsidies aim to protect consumers’ purchasing power, the analysis shows that it benefits mostly the richest segments of the population, especially groups living in urban areas. Cost of freezing fuel prices in CEMAC and peer Sub-Saharan African countries (in percent of GDP), 2022. Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) on behalf of The World BankThe post Key Highlights on the Central African Republic Economic Update: Focus on Fuel Subsidies appeared first on African Media Agency.