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Air Canada has started seeking the necessary government approvals to launch scheduled commercial flights to Lagos, Nigeria, in 2027, following the expansion of the bilateral air transport agreement between Canada and Nigeria. In a statement Thursday, the airline welcomed the Canadian government’s announcement of the updated agreement. Mary-Jane Lorette, Air Canada’s vice-president of revenue management, partnerships and international affairs, said the carrier looks forward to obtaining the required approvals to begin service to Lagos “in the coming year.” The airline’s move came hours after Nigeria and Canada signed the expanded air transport agreement, which for the first time permits direct…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has filed a notice of appeal and a motion for stay of execution against a Federal High Court judgment that named another aspirant as its candidate for the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency. In a letter dated August 6, 2026, and addressed to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, the party formally notified the commission of the legal steps taken. The letter, signed by A.G. Yirvoms Ayuba of Sozo Attorneys, stated that the APC expressed dissatisfaction with the August 5 ruling by Justice Peter O. Lifu, which declared Abdulghani Rotimi Arobo the party’s candidate. The APC…

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s formal admission as the newest National Member Committee of the World Energy Council (WEC), calling it a proud moment for the country and a strong endorsement of its energy reforms and leadership role in Africa. Nigeria’s membership in the century-old global network, which spans more than 100 countries, will enable the nation to play a more active part in shaping international discussions on energy security, equity and sustainability, the President said. Tinubu congratulated the inaugural leadership of WEC Nigeria, Mr Abdulrazaq Isa, OFR, as Chairman and Mr Bala Wunti as Chief Executive Officer, together…

Nigeria and Canada have signed an expanded bilateral air transport agreement that clears the way for the first direct scheduled flights between the two countries, boosting prospects for trade, tourism, education and investment links. The agreement was formalised in Abuja by representatives of both governments. Mohammed Tijjani, Director of Air Transport Management at Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, signed on behalf of Minister Festus Keyamo. Canada’s Chief Air Negotiator for Global Affairs, Shendra Melia, signed for the Canadian side at the High Commission of Canada. The deal followed a technical review of the existing framework. It allows…

The President-Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has approved the formation of a Transition Implementation Committee to manage the handover of leadership within the association. The new committee will work alongside the Transition Committee already established by the outgoing President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN. Its mandate is to ensure a seamless transfer of responsibilities from the current administration to the incoming one. Led by Olola Aderemi Oguntoye, SAN, as Chairman and Aminu Gadanya, SAN, as Co-Chairman, the committee includes senior lawyers and other distinguished members drawn from across the Bar. Afam O. Okeke and Oludayo Olorunfemi…

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has assured Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, that their personal relationship remains intact despite their opposing positions on the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. In a statement issued Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media, Oguwike Nwachuku, Uzodimma said political differences would not strain the bond between them. “Davido remains his son,” the statement declared. The clarification followed Davido’s public appeal for Uzodimma to promote peace and prevent Osun from becoming a political battleground. The singer made the call at a youth mobilisation event supporting his uncle, Governor…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has identified two more fictitious government agencies tied to Adeniyi Matthew Adeyemi, the self-styled Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, revealed the findings while briefing State House correspondents after submitting an interim report on the matter at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to the commission, Adeyemi was never appointed by the Federal Government, and the PFIPC itself was never established by law or executive order. The appointment letter he presented was forged. Investigators found that the purported agency had…

The Nigeria Customs Service on Thursday intercepted a container of concealed pump-action rifle components and seized cannabis-infused products worth ₦373.8 million at the Tincan Island Port Command, in what officials described as a significant blow to transnational smuggling networks. Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi announced the seizures during a press briefing. He said Container No. TEMU 184536/9, which arrived on the vessel MV VELIKA on July 8, 2026, was flagged by the Service’s risk management system for enhanced scrutiny. A physical examination at the Customs Enforcement Station uncovered crates containing knocked-down parts preliminarily identified as JoJeff pump-action rifles. The components…

No fewer than 315 Nigerians held by terrorists and kidnappers have been rescued in separate operations in Kwara, Niger and Ogun states within 24 hours, offering relief to hundreds of families. The figure includes 308 people freed from terrorist captivity in the forests of Kwara and Niger states and seven students of Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, in Ogun State. The 308 victims, 163 from Kwara and 145 from Niger, many of them women and children, including a breastfeeding infant, were rescued during a special operation in Kainji Lake National Park. They had been abducted during attacks on Woro village in…

The United Kingdom has broadened its Global Talent visa programme, allowing more than 100 research focused companies to sponsor highly skilled scientists and engineers from around the world. Announced on Thursday, the expansion is aimed at helping innovative British businesses recruit international experts in strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, clean energy, life sciences, advanced manufacturing and quantum technology. For the first time, research-intensive private companies will be able to support exceptional researchers working on funded projects to relocate to the UK. The newly approved organisations include major industry players such as AstraZeneca and Jaguar Land Rover, alongside growing firms…