Author: Ogochukwu Ndubuisi

Keyamo Directs Introduction of Hybrid Payment System at Airport Gates ‎ The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has directed the introduction of a hybrid payment system at airport access gates nationwide. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the ministe. Keyamo gave the directive when he met with officials of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and senior officials of the Ministry. ‎‎According to him, the directive follows the earlier suspension of the full cashless “Access Gate Payment System” as directed by the President Bola…

Oil prices continued to retreat on Wednesday, even as the Middle East conflict has persisted, with U.S President Donald Trump continuing military operations against Iran. 

Fidelity Bank, Partners Sign MoU, Launch Women Empowerment Initiative Fidelity Bank Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with partner organisations at the launch of the bank’s “Give Her Power” initiative to advance women’s economic empowerment opportunities. The programme is designed to equip Nigerian women with practical skills, tools, mentorship, and financial knowledge. The partnerships, formalised as part of activities commemorating the 2026 International Women’s Day, brought together a diverse network of stakeholders. The collaboration was anchored in the Bank’s HerFidelity Apprenticeship Programme, a structured platform that provides vocational training, business support, and sustainable enterprise opportunities for women across…

Atletico Madrid defeated Tottenham Hotspur 5–2 on Tuesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round-of-16 clash.

Iraq Closes Airspace for Additional 3 Days Amid Regional Tensions The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority on Tuesday announced a new 72-hour extension of the country’s airspace closure amid ongoing regional tensions. In a statement, the authority said that the extension, effective from 12:00 p.m. local time (0900 GMT) Tuesday until 12 p.m. on Friday, applies to all arriving, departing and transiting aircraft. It said the suspension is a “temporary precautionary measure” based on a continuous security assessment, adding the situation would be reviewed in light of any updates. The move followed heightened tensions after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran starting…

Nigeria’s gross external reserves surged to approximately $50 billion, marking a significant increase of $4.441 billion from $45.502 billion posted at the end of 2025, according to data from the Central Bank.

Netanyahu Says Israel “Not Done Yet” in Attacks on Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel was “not done yet” with its offensive against Iran, saying the attacks have severely weakened the capabilities of the Iranian government. Speaking during a meeting with Israel’s health system leaders, Netanyahu reiterated his call for the Iranian people to topple their leadership. He said Israel hoped the Iranian people would ultimately “cast off the yoke of tyranny,” but added that such a change would depend on them. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday said that talks with the United…

EU Chief Urges Diplomacy on Iran War, Warns Russia The president of the European Council, António Costa, called for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, warning that continued fighting risked worsening instability while benefiting Russia. Speaking on Tuesday at an annual meeting of European Union ambassadors in Brussels, Costa expressed support for the Iranian people but stressed that military action cannot deliver freedom or human rights. “The European Union stands with the long-suffering people of Iran. “We support their right to live in peace and determine their own future. “Freedom and human rights cannot be achieved through…

Egypt Raises Fuel Prices Amid Global Energy Market Pressures Egypt has increased domestic fuel prices by between 14 per cent and 17 per cent, citing exceptional pressures in global energy markets, the country’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has said. According to the ministry, the price of 95-octane gasoline rose from 21 Egyptian pounds to 24 pounds (about $0.45) per litre. Prices for 92-octane gasoline increased from 19.25 pounds to 22.25 pounds, while 80-octane gasoline climbed from 17.75 pounds to 20.75 pounds. Diesel prices also rose from 17.5 pounds to 20.5 pounds per litre. The government also raised the…

Turkey Says Iran Denies Rockets That Entered Turkish Airspace Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has denied that two rockets fired towards Turkey originated from Iran, according to the Turkish government. During a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Pezeshkian “stated that the missiles that entered the Turkish airspace were not of Iranian origin, and that the issue will be thoroughly investigated,” the Turkish presidency said in a statement early on Tuesday. NATO member Turkey said on Monday that a ballistic missile launched from neighbouring Iran was neutralised by the alliance’s defence systems while entering Turkish airspace. Some debris fell…