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  The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria - Kaduna State has been splitted into 6 campuses with 1 in each geopolitical zone of Nigeria. They're located in the following states: 1. Akure (Southwest) Ondo State; 2. Osubi (South-South)Delta State; 3. Ebonyi (Southeast) Ebonyi State; 4. Ilorin (North Central) Keara State; and 5. Yola (North-East) Adamawa State. The College boasts of more than 50 years of experience in providing human resource development in the aviation industry in Africa and is well on its way to becoming a reputable global provider of aviation training. NCAT undertakes training programmes to meet both national and international requirements. Training is also provided in non-aviation-specific areas such as computer equipment maintenance and satellite communication principles. Since its inception, NCAT has produced well over 20,000 professionals in the aviation industry in Nigeria and beyond. Our aviation training programmes comply with ICAO standards...

BREAKING NEWS 🔴 Apple billionaire Tim Cook is said to have offered a $245 million contract to UFC star Israel Adesanya—with the condition that the fighter publicly participate in an advertising campaign to promote the new features and iPhone line from Apple, while using and endorsing the new device throughout his upcoming UFC matches. In response, Israel Adesanya sent just one sentence about this offer… leaving the entire sports world stunned. Apple CEO Tim Cook Offers UFC Star Israel Adesanya $245 Million iPhone Endorsement Deal In a groundbreaking move that has sent shockwaves through both the tech and sports industries, Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly offered UFC middleweight star Israel Adesanya a staggering $245 million contract to promote the latest iPhone line and its new features. The deal, which would rank among the most lucrative endorsement agreements in sports history, comes with a unique condition: Adesanya must actively endorse and use the new iPhone during his upcomin...

In an impressive achievement by Nigerian military forces, Abu Iklima, a prominent commander of Boko Haram, has been apprehended alive by troops engaged in Operation Hadin Kai. Iklima was notably responsible for orchestrating terrorist operations across several regions within the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, specifically in locations such as Gaizuwa, Mantari, Gabchari, Kashimiri, and Maimusari. The successful operation reportedly led to the elimination of hundreds of his fighters and dismantled his bases. This significant development was confirmed by counterterrorism expert Zagazola Makama. Earlier reports highlighted the important role played by precise intelligence and surveillance, particularly in successful strikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) as part of Operation FANSAN YAMMA. These operations targeted terrorist activities, including the recent destruction of a bandit logistics hub in Alawa Forest, Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. The NAF's targeted ...

  In times of great peril, some individuals rise to exemplify unparalleled courage, leadership, and sacrifice. Lt. Col. T.E. Alari was one such remarkable figure—a resolute officer who stood as a defense against terror, sacrificing his life so that others could live in peace and safety. On January 24, 2025, during a critical operation in the Timbuktu Triangle—the last and only notorious hub of terrorist activity in Damboa, Lt. Col. Alari once again demonstrated exemplary leadership. Under his command, the 149 Battalion dismantled insurgent strongholds, neutralizing numerous terrorists and forcing them into retreat. However, in a desperate attempt to retaliate, ISWAP deployed a Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) against his troops. Although his men destroyed the VBIED, the resulting explosion tragically claimed the lives of those closest to the blast shrapnel, including Lt. Col. Alari who always led from the front, exemplifying unwavering courage even in the face ...

World history is replete with accounts on men and women who brought in their exceptional bravery and guts in the defence of their society and community at critical times of danger and despair. In Nigeria, our primitive history has many hunters, as individuals or in groups, who waved off marauding wild and dangerous animals attempting to invade villages. We do not lack as well those brave warriors and rulers who fought to protect their communities from external aggression and invasion, or imposition of external influence or will by warlords from other distant or nearby community.  The early time narrations of acts of gallantry extensively centred on wars and community defence mostly dominated by the male species of the homo sapiens. In this fold, stories around great men like Napoleon Bonaparte of France were so rampant.  Shaka Senzangakona de Zulu of South Africa and other successful warriors in human history like Ozolua of Benin Empire, and Mirambo and Zaude featured frequent...

  Let them account for billions they are receiving  A Kogi State -born political activist, Comrade Usman Okai Austin has alleged Governors are among Nigeria’s foremost problems. According to Okai, the Governors’ Forum has hindered the nation’s progress with their relentless pursuit of power and influence. In a reaction to the President’s recent speech, Okai alleged the Governors have effectively dismantled the local government system, reduced Assemblies to mere extensions of their offices and undermined traditional institutions and the judiciary, turning judges into “errand boys” for the Governors’. Okai described the Governors’ Forum as a “cartel of the enemies of the masses,” suggesting that its members prioritise their own egos and agendas over the welfare of the people they are meant to serve. He claimed the funds released by the President to assist the States are often misappropriated with resources intended for the public being diverted for personal gain. “It’s shameful ...

  The CBN has directed all banks to impose a 0.5% cybersecurity levy on all transactions except some Sixteen Transactions are exempted from this new levy . This levy, amounting to 0.5% of the value of all electronic transactions, is intended to boost the National Cyber Security Fund administered by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). Here are some things to know about the cybersecurity levy to be paid by Nigerians, according to the CBN circular: 1. A new levy of 0.5%, equivalent to half per cent, is applied to electronic transactions as mandated by the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, etc) (amendment) Act 2024. 2. The levy is paid by the originator of the electronic transaction and deducted by the financial institution. The deducted amount shall be reflected in the customer's account with the narration: "Cybersecurity Levy." 3. Financial institutions will deduct the levy and remit it to the National Cybersecurity Fund administered by the Office of the N...

  These 16 transactions are not going to be affected by the Newly introduced Cyber Security Levy Charges to be paid by Nigerians: 1. Loan disbursements and repayments. 2. Salary payments. 3. Intra-account transfers within the same bank or between different banks for the same customer. 4. Intra-bank transfers between customers of the same bank. 5.Other Financial Institutions instructions to their correspondent banks 6. Interbank placements. 7. Banks’ transfers to CBN and vice-versa. 8. Inter-branch transfers within a bank. 9. Cheque clearing and settlements 10. Letters of Credits 11. Banks’ recapitalisation-related funding – only bulk funds movement from collection accounts 12. Savings and deposits, including transactions involving long-term investments such as Treasury Bills, Bonds, and Commercial Papers. 13. Government Social Welfare Programmes transactions e.g. Pension payments 14. Non-profit and charitable transactions, including donations to registered non-profit organisations...

April 25, 2024 The Lagos State Government disclosed that Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras captured 850,000 traffic violations over a 15-month period. These cameras, totaling 53 in number, are strategically installed across various locations in the state to conduct routine monitoring checks. During the 2024 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa – Ikeja, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, highlighted the efficiency of the Traffic Management Solution (TMS) device. He noted that in the last three months alone, the TMS successfully recorded 26,816 real-time traffic infringements, significantly enhancing traffic enforcement. Mr. Osiyemi emphasized the broader scope of the ANPR system, which not only captures violations related to prescribed particulars but also detects offenses like vehicles moving against traffic flow. From January 2023 to March 2024, the ANPR cameras recorded a total of 856,680 violation...

  Dr Bukola Saraki supporters Take To Social Media To Reveal 99 Things Saraki Did While In Office As Governor  This is the season of political grandstanding and records-checking by politicians and Nigerian electorates alike in preparation for 2023 elections. This is to learn from past mistakes of electing the wrong leaders to positions of authority. The appearance on Twitter spaces by  Dr. Bukola Saraki a former president of the Nigerian senate and a presidential aspirant in the forthcoming 2023 General elections, made Nigerians take to various social media platforms to reveal things done by Saraki while he was in office as Governor.  POWER 1. Kwara State under Saraki was the first state to complete the Nigeria Independent Power Project (NIPP) by re-energizing the Ganmo Power Station in Ilorin. The power station generated only 90 MVA but after the reconstruction in collaboration with the Federal Government, the power generation capacity of the sub-station increase...

  Black out worsens as national grid collapse twice within 48 hours. Some states were thrown  into darkness sequel to disruption of power supply from the collapse. Eko Electricity Distribution Company confirmed the collapse in a public notice that read thus; "Dear esteemed Customers,  we would like to inform you of another system collapse on the national grid which occurred at 5:10 p.m on (Tuesday) Before the collapse, Nigerians barely enjoyed 15 hours of light per day. Many places enjoy less than 5 hours.  How long will this continue despite many promises made by APC led government before taking over power from the PDP?  Kind pend down your view on what you think about this article and the likely solution to this national problem. 

T he Brazilian government has given Yoruba a pride of place among foreign languages spoken in the country. NewsmakersNG was told in an exclusive interview with the Brazilian minister of culture, Dr Sérgio Sá leitão at the weekend in Brazil that the government has introduced the compulsory study of African History and Yoruba language into the primary and secondary schools curriculum. The minister spoke at an event where the Institute of African Studies, University of Sao Paulo, in Brazil paraded important dignitaries including Nigerian artists and historians, as well as professors of arts and African studies at a lecture on the importance of Yoruba language in the Brazilian culture and tradition. According to him, the inclusion of African History and Yoruba Language in the curriculum would help bring the closeness of the African Brazilian people to their roots and thus encourage the understandings of the language among other important languages in Brazil apart from Portuguese which is t...

PROF CHARLES SOLUDO OF APGA DECLARED WINNER OF ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION The formal CBN Governor, Prof Charles Soludo Wins Anambra Governorship Election defeating his closest rivals from PDP and APC with a wide marging.  He defeated Ozigbo of PDP who scored 53,807 votes and that of APC, Andy Uba who scored 43,285. Soludo defeated them with 112, 229 votes What's your view about this election?

  By Emeka Ugwuonye, Esq. When Nnamdi Kanu took up the campaign for actualization of Biafra from his former boss, Raph Uwazurike, many reasonable and farsighted Igbo adults were worried. I was one of those who entertained fear.  The fear was that this highly vocal, but poorly informed, Igbo man was going to unleash forces and factors he will not be able to control and the Igbos will suffer badly for his miscalculations.  He was going to unleash the mythical force of Biafra as no other person had done since Ojukwu, and those forces would end up, again, consuming those it claimed to be protecting. Ojukwu’s Biafran gambit led to the death of approximately three million Biafrans. You may now wonder what was the gain or purpose of that war if it killed 7% of the people it came to protect and held the Igbos back for 50 years.  But regret or lamentation is not the purpose of this piece. It should be more forward looking. However, we must not ignore the aphorism by the Spani...