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THE HEADLINES
SWDC unveils ₦80bn rural transformation initiative
A’Ibom airport begins international flights,
THE DETAILS
The Southwest Development Commission will unveil an ₦80 billion rural transformation initiative targeting the Southwest part of the country.
According to a statement issued on Saturday, the commission said the programme will convene top government officials, development finance institutions, and private sector leaders in Ibadan from May 5 to May 6.
The statement added that the high-level meeting, scheduled to be held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, will formally unveil the Transformed Communities Programme, also known as TransComs.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has highlighted the strategic significance of the Victor Attah International Airport in Akwa Ibom State, describing it as a transit hub remarkably unique in the country.
The airport on Saturday commenced international operations with the airlift of its first passengers to Accra, Ghana.
On board the maiden flight were the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno; the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; and other government functionaries.
The minister, who spoke during a brief ceremony held at the airport grounds before takeoff, said the facility is not just another airport but has the unique advantage of allowing passengers to transfer flights from international to international, domestic to international, and international to domestic
The Dangote Group has strongly denied viral claims suggesting a rift between its president, Aliko Dangote, and fellow businessman Tony Elumelu, describing the reports as false and misleading.
As reported by Nairametrics on Sunday, in a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company cautioned content creators, organisations, and digital platforms against spreading misinformation and AI-generated content using its brand and leadership.
The response followed a viral post on X, which alleged that Dangote sought financial assistance from prominent associates to complete the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The post claimed that Elumelu pledged $20m but later cut off communication, while other business figures, including Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola, reportedly contributed significant sums.
However, the Dangote Group dismissed the claims outright, insisting that neither Dangote nor the company made such statements.
SWDC unveils ₦80bn rural transformation initiative
A’Ibom airport begins international flights,
THE DETAILS
The Southwest Development Commission will unveil an ₦80 billion rural transformation initiative targeting the Southwest part of the country.
According to a statement issued on Saturday, the commission said the programme will convene top government officials, development finance institutions, and private sector leaders in Ibadan from May 5 to May 6.
The statement added that the high-level meeting, scheduled to be held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, will formally unveil the Transformed Communities Programme, also known as TransComs.
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has highlighted the strategic significance of the Victor Attah International Airport in Akwa Ibom State, describing it as a transit hub remarkably unique in the country.
The airport on Saturday commenced international operations with the airlift of its first passengers to Accra, Ghana.
On board the maiden flight were the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno; the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; and other government functionaries.
The minister, who spoke during a brief ceremony held at the airport grounds before takeoff, said the facility is not just another airport but has the unique advantage of allowing passengers to transfer flights from international to international, domestic to international, and international to domestic
The Dangote Group has strongly denied viral claims suggesting a rift between its president, Aliko Dangote, and fellow businessman Tony Elumelu, describing the reports as false and misleading.
As reported by Nairametrics on Sunday, in a statement issued by its Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the company cautioned content creators, organisations, and digital platforms against spreading misinformation and AI-generated content using its brand and leadership.
The response followed a viral post on X, which alleged that Dangote sought financial assistance from prominent associates to complete the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
The post claimed that Elumelu pledged $20m but later cut off communication, while other business figures, including Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola, reportedly contributed significant sums.
However, the Dangote Group dismissed the claims outright, insisting that neither Dangote nor the company made such statements.