Abdullateef Aliyu

Nigeria

Pen pusher, journalising for a better&more prosperous Nigeria. Reporter, Daily Trust. Political Analyst, Aviation Enthusiast. [email protected]

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Nigeria: With Right Support, We Can Generate More Foreign Exchange for Nigeria - NCAT Rector

4 days ago | allafrica.com | Abdullateef Aliyu

Rector/Chief Executive of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Dr Danjuma Adamu Ismaila, in this interview, speaks on the challenges in training professionals for the aviation industry and why the college, an ICAO-designated regional training centre, is struggling to meet the industry's demands. Given the rising enrolment rate in the school, are there commensurate infrastructure to cater for the students and other professionals coming for training?
Nigeria: Controversy Rages Over $300 Helicopter Landing Levy for Oil Companies

4 days ago | allafrica.com | Abdullateef Aliyu

There is no end in sight to the controversy generated by the introduction of a $300 helicopter landing levy for oil and gas companies, Daily Trust can report. The helicopter landing levy is imposed on helicopter landing at oil rigs and platforms through a consultant, NAEBI Dynamic Concept. The federal government under former President Muhammadu Buhari, had through the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, introduced the levy which airline operators including oil companies kicked against.
FG targets $1bn annual investments in CNG conversion projects

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Abdullateef Aliyu

The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi) has announced that the Federal Government is aiming for a billion-dollar annual investment in compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion projects. Programme Director/CEO of the initiative, Michael Oluwagbemi, disclosed this at the launch of a CNG conversion centre at Commercial Parks, Mile 2, Lagos, in collaboration with the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
BUA Group, Hadiza Usman renew rift over Rivers port concession

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Abdullateef Aliyu

The Special Adviser on Policy Coordination to the President, Hadiza Bala Usman, has accused the chairman of BUA Group, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu of “persistently violating his contractual obligations” to Nigeria.
Rivers will soon be free from democratic erosion –PANDEF - Daily Trust

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Abdullateef Aliyu

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) on Friday declared that the people of Rivers State would soon be free from erosion of democracy in the state. The foremost sociopolitical group in the South-South promised to mobilise and unite people towards peace. It spoke against the backdrop of political crisis in the region which climaxed with the declaration of State of Emergency in the state and the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
TotalEnergies sells stake in Bonga Field for $500m to SNEPCo

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Abdullateef Aliyu

TotalEnergies yesterday announced that its subsidiary TotalEnergies EP Nigeria (TEPNG) has signed an agreement with Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) for the sale of its non-operated 12.5% interest in the OML118 Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for an amount of $ 510 million. OML118 PSC is operated by SNEPCo (55%), in partnership with Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria (20%), TotalEnergies EP Nigeria (12.5%), and Nigerian Agip Exploration (12.5%).
African airlines record 13.6% growth in passengers

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Abdullateef Aliyu

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with African airlines recording a 13.6% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 8.9% year-on-year. The load factor was 76.3% (+3.1 ppt compared to April 2024). According to the data, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. SPONSOR ADTotal capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year.
Auto Show: Toyota Nigeria to introduce new fuel-efficient, hybrid models

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Abdullateef Aliyu

Toyota Nigeria Limited yesterday reiterated its commitment to diverse model offerings and customer service, as the second edition of the exclusive Toyota Motor Show (TMS) kicked off in Lekki, Lagos. The show which started on Tuesday, May 27, will run till Sunday, June 1, except on Friday, May 30.
AfDB gets new president to succeed Adesina

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | Abdullateef Aliyu

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected President as the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) at the Bank’s Annual Meetings held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Tah is expected to succeed Nigeria’s Akinwunmi Adesina whose tenure elapses by the end of August. Adesina served two terms of 10 years in the pan-African financial institution.
Nigeria: Naira Shows Stability Amidst Fresh $190m Injection, Rising Investors' Confidence

1 week ago | allafrica.com | Abdullateef Aliyu

The naira remained stable in the various markets amidst the latest interventions of $190m, with experts concluding that the stability is boosting investors' confidence, Daily Trust can report. The local currency, despite global and domestic headwinds, has maintained a positive outlook and stability in recent months. The stability and reduced volatility of the local currency follow Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reforms that brought efficiency in the management and operations of the FX market.