Aviation engineering company AVIC-KDN is showcasing its full range of airport and airline solutions at the Nigeria Air Show, which opened Tuesday in Abuja and will run until Thursday, 4 December. AVIC-KDN is participating as a major sponsor and exhibitor. The company stated that its presence reflects its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen airport infrastructure, improve operational standards, and enhance overall aviation efficiency. “This is why we opened our Abuja office in 2024,”...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday maintained the country’s benchmark interest rate, the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), at 27 percent, as the bank stated that it seeks to build on recent gains in inflation and exchange-rate stability. Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision at a press conference at the end of the 303rd meeting of the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), held in Abuja. In addition to holding the MPR at 27...

The management of Zara Stores, one of the major shopping malls in Awka, Anambra State, opened a new Zara Mall in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Thursday. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zara Stores, Chief Akai Egwuonwu, who keyed into the “aku luo uno” or “think home” mantra of the Obiano administration, has continued to expand his businesses across different parts of Anambra State. A reputable agro businessman with a major stake in rice...

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has closed its application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session. The portal will officially close on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, as it moves to the next academic cycle. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Strategic Communications, NELFUND, Mrs Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the closure marks the conclusion of its second full cycle, allowing it to finalize the processing of pending applications...