May 2024

SAHCO Kano station receives ISAGO re-certification

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC’s Kano station has been re-certified by International Air Transport Association (IATA).  The re-certification was issued to SAHCO after it passed the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) standards audit conducted on the company…

Nigerians groan under high cost of living 

Barely fourteen days to the first year anniversary of this federal government, Nigerians have continued to groan under high cost of living, amidst a catalogue of failed promises. Despite its chants of ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’ a cup of garri/rice has since…

Death toll hits 11 in Kano explosion

The death toll of worshippers from Wednesday’s explosion has risen to 11. Recall that Nigerian NewsDirect based on reports obtained from the Police had reported that over 24 persons were injured in the explosion on Wednesday. The Kano Police Command…

Naira suffers loss, depreciates to N1,533.99

The exchange rate between the naira and dollar in the official NAFEM Window has depreciated to N1,533.99/$1 on Thursday, May 16, 2024. This represents a massive 4.89 percent drop in one day when compared to the N1459.02/$1 recorded a day…

FIRS generates N3.94trn revenue in Q1, 2024 

The Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji has disclosed that the service generated a total of N3.94 trillion in tax revenue in the first quarter of the year (Q1 2024). Adedeji gave the figures while receiving…