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All Nigerian Flights Banned From Republic Of Niger’s Airspace
The silent war between the federal government of Nigeria and that of Niger Republic is getting deeper as the government of the Francophone African country has singled out all flights from Nigeria for total ban from its airspace.
The ban which was contained in circular issued by the Bureau Notam International De L’Quest African to its agencies with reference number: NR 16/A/24GO, dated February 6th, 2024, with the headline: ‘Restriction of Flights to and from Nigeria,’ and sighted by the Nigerian Tribune, specified that while its airspace remained opened to all national and international commercial flights from ground to unlimited such privilege did not include flights into or out of Nigeria.
The latest action from the Niger Republic government may have been a reaction towards an earlier ban on flights between the Francophone country and Nigeria following the overthrow of the civilian government of the country by a military junta.
While the federal government explained that the restrictions has not affected flights that fly over the Niger Republican airspace without landing in Nigeria, it however maintained that Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) and/or radar transponders must remain on any flight taking place in the Niger Republic airspace.
The agency of Nigerian government responsible for coordinating flights into and out of Nigeria’s airspace, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), had recently reiterated the ban on flights between Nigeria and the Republic of Nigeria.
NAMA had in a statement issued, clarified that authorised exemptions to the ban on Niger include over-flight aircraft traversing Nigerian airspace, aircraft in a state of emergency, and special flights.
The hitherto cordial relationship between the two countries went sour when the military junta from the Republic of Nigeria toppled the civilian government of President Mohammed Bazoum in a coup d’etat.
In a swift response the governments of the countries under the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a body coincidentally having Nigerian President BolaAhmed Tinubu as its Chairman, at a meeting unanimously agreed to closed land borders with the Niger Republic and declared it a “No-Fly Zone.”
Other resolutions adopted by the ECOWAS during the emergency meeting included: the closure of ECOWAS member states’ land and air borders with Niger, along with the establishment of a no-fly zone for all commercial flights to and from Niger.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the date for the Anambra governorship election.
Addressing representatives of political parties at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, October 17, INEC national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu said the election will be held on Saturday 8th November 2025.
Hear him: “As you are aware, the last governorship election in Anambra State was held on 6th November 2021. By the effluxion of time, the governorship election is due next year.
In compliance with the mandatory requirement of 360 days, the formal notice for the election will be published on 13th November 2024. Party primaries will be held from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025.
“The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
In compliance with the mandatory requirement of 360 days, the formal notice for the election will be published on 13th November 2024. Party primaries will be held from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025.
“The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00 am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00 pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025.
“Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.
“In the coming weeks, the Commission will provide details of other electoral activities, including the registration of new voters, transfer of voters and the replacement of lost or damaged PVCs.
“The detailed Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will be uploaded to our website and social media platforms before the end of this meeting.”
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Despite heavy hunger, World Bank Tells Nigerians Not To Oppose, Reverse Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Despite hunger, World Bank has urged Nigerians to support the ongoing economic reforms, warning that opposing or reversing them could have serious negative consequences for the country.
Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report in Abuja, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Dr. Ndiame Diop, emphasized that while the reforms may be challenging, they are crucial for the nation’s long-term stability.
Dr. Diop cautioned that rolling back these reforms would be detrimental, saying, “Reversing the reforms would spell doom for Nigeria.”
In the same vein, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, reiterated the importance of staying committed to the reforms. He stated, “Any effort that is not sustained will be a waste. Together with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, we’ve been discussing how to stay on course.”
Edun further explained that the government’s focus is on reducing inflation while ensuring investments flow into critical sectors such as industry, where jobs can be created. “We are prioritizing market pricing and sat down with labor unions to explain why we cannot afford to let this opportunity slip.”
On the removal of subsidies, Edun noted, “Every day without subsidies means more funds available for education, healthcare, and other essential expenditures.”
Also speaking, Central Bank Governor Mr. Olayemi Cardoso highlighted the importance of promoting exports in light of the exchange rate adjustments. “The moderation in the FX rate should make our goods more competitive for export and discourage the importation of unnecessary goods,” he said
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