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Aviation unions petition Presidency over Air Peace airside invasion

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A coalition of aviation unions has petitioned the presidency over an alleged airside invasion by Air Peace Airlines at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on 11 August 2026, demanding an urgent security investigation and prosecution of anyone found culpable. In a petition to the National Security Adviser, obtained by The PUNCH, the unions alleged that Air Peace management and staff drove five branded buses onto the airport’s taxiway and manoeuvring area after a trade union picketing exercise, disrupting flight operations and posing a significant threat to aviation safety. The petition was signed by General Secretary of the Airline Staff and Service Association of Nigeria, Frances Akinjole, General Secretary of the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Igene P.I.A,...

Oct202026 by info@insidebusinessafricang.comNo Comments

Lagos Innovates backs startups, targets more tech jobs

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Lagos Innovates, an initiative of the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, has supported more than 1,200 startups and trained over 3,000 technology talents since it was established in 2018, as the state seeks to expand employment opportunities and strengthen its technology sector. The initiative is targeting another 1,200 technology talents through a new training programme covering seven high-demand skills. In contrast, a separate artificial intelligence training partnership aims to reach 10,000 young people across Lagos. The Head of Startups at Lagos Innovates, Olanike Aladeojebi, disclosed the figures during a session titled “Building Businesses, Creating Jobs and Driving Startup Growth” at the maiden GrowthX event organised by Techeconomy in Lagos. She explained that the initiati...

Oct202026 by info@insidebusinessafricang.comNo Comments

Her Startup seeks to bridge funding gap for women founders

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Her Startup, an accelerator for women-led technology startups in Africa, has opened applications for its second cohort. The collaborative initiative spearheaded by KSH Foundation, Tomorrow Foundation and EHA Impact Ventures, will equip 10 women founders in early-stage to build investment-ready tech businesses. This training programme will be delivered by the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, Founder Institute. Despite accounting for 58 per cent of Africa’s self-employed population, women founders secured less than one per cent of the more than $2bn raised by African startups in 2025. Her Startup was created to help change this reality, providing women entrepreneurs with the training, capital, and networks they need to build and grow successful businesses through a single, in...

Oct202026 by info@insidebusinessafricang.comNo Comments

NASENI opens Kaduna UAV centre, eyes tech independence

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The Federal Government has called for increased investment in indigenous defence and security technology to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on foreign suppliers, as the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure inaugurated an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle training centre in Kaduna on Monday. The Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), who was represented by the Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology, Air Vice Marshal Adeniran Ademuwagun, said developing local expertise was crucial to strengthening national security and ensuring the effective maintenance of critical equipment. He warned that excessive dependence on foreign technology could expose the country to security vulnerabilities, particularly when access to technical information and maintenance se...

Oct152026 by info@insidebusinessafricang.comNo Comments

Denmark reaffirms commitment to Nigeria’s maritime safety

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Maritime October 15, 2026 12:32 am By Anozie Egole The Danish Government has committed to exploring further cooperation with the Federal Government of Nigeria in maritime security, with emphasis on intelligence sharing and capacity building to sustain security gains in the Gulf of Guinea. This formed the crux of discussions when the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, led a delegation of the agency to receive a Danish delegation at NIMASA headquarters in Lagos. The delegation was led by Sustainability Lead Tumi Onamade and Senior Advisor, Maritime Energy, Water and Environment Trade Council of Denmark. The Deputy Director/Head of Public Relations at NIMASA, Osagie Edward, announced this in a statement on Wedne...

Oct152026 by info@insidebusinessafricang.comNo Comments

Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Commitment To Human Capital Development

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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to human capital development, pledging to sustain public servants’ participation in the programmes of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) beyond his tenure. ICSAN At 60: Sanwo-Olu Seeks Stronger Governance In Public, Private Sectors Gridlock As Tanker Spills 33,000 Litres Of Groundnut Oil On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Lagos E-Hailing Drivers Continue Indefinite Strike Into Day 3 Over Fares, Welfare The governor gave the assurance when he received a delegation of CIPM, led by its President and Chairman of the Governing Council, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, at the State House, Marina, Lagos, during his formal decoration as a Fellow of the Institute. Sanwo-Olu sai...

Sep292026 by info@insidebusinessafricang.comNo Comments

Danielle Adewusi Emerges Miss Universe Nigeria 2026

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Lagos State representative, Danielle Adewusi, has emerged as the winner of the Miss Universe Nigeria 2026 pageant after defeating 19 other contestants at the grand finale in Lagos. The finale was held on Sunday at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, following weeks of competition involving camp activities, advocacy projects, talent showcases and stage performances. According to Silverbird, Adewusi impressed the judges with her confidence, intelligence, elegance and commitment to social impact before securing the crown after the final question-and-answer session. Anita Osikhena of Edo State emerged as the first runner-up, while Cross River State representative, Myya Jones, finished as the second runner-up. Oluwafunmibi Ajaja of Ekiti State and Melissa Togha...

Sep282026 by info@insidebusinessafricang.comNo Comments

Lagos makes health insurance compulsory, offers Ilera Eko at N15,000

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The Lagos State Government has reiterated that health insurance is mandatory for residents, with its subsidised Ilera Eko scheme costing N15,000 annually for an individual. Lagos Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, said the policy was aimed at expanding access to healthcare and reducing the financial burden on households. Abayomi spoke during an unannounced visit to Shomolu General Hospital while inspecting the construction of the new 150-bed Shomolu Specialist General Hospital. The commissioner engaged patients and healthcare workers on their experiences with health insurance, urging residents to understand the benefits and limitations of their coverage. He said a 2024 executive order domesticating the National Health Insurance Authority Act 2022 had made health insurance c...

Sep252026 by info@insidebusinessafricang.comNo Comments

Otti Backs Fuel Subsidy Removal, Says Return Advocates Don’t Mean Well

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Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has thrown his weight behind the removal of fuel subsidy, saying those advocating its return do not mean well for Nigeria. Otti stated this in an exclusive interview aired on Arise Television on Friday while speaking on the economic impact of subsidy removal and his position on the policy. The governor said he had consistently opposed the subsidisation of fuel consumption, arguing that government resources should instead be channelled towards supporting production. “I don’t have a problem supporting production, but consumption should not be subsidised,” Otti said. He recalled that he had advocated the removal of fuel subsidy in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when global demand for crude oil declined significantly. According to him, the pr...

Sep222026 by info@insidebusinessafricang.comNo Comments

TechEconomy marks ninth year with digital growth conference

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Technology, financial services and digital infrastructure leaders will converge in Lagos this week as technology news platform TechEconomy marks its ninth anniversary with discussions focused on the next phase of Nigeria’s digital economy. The anniversary will be marked with GrowthX by TechEconomy, a conference themed “Driving Digital Growth Through Innovation and Collaboration,” and the Technology Innovation and Leadership Awards, which will recognise individuals and organisations contributing to the country’s technology and digital economy. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, at The Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, with discussions expected to focus on data localisation, digital payments, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, infrastructure and the changing ec...