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Buhari assents reduction of 30 per cent import duty on vehicles

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2021

President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the reduction of import duty on passenger transport vehicles by 30 per cent. The reprieve also includes zero or free import duty on aviation engines and spare parts. The directive, according to a circular from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), which

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Seven passengers died in Abuja crash —Air Force

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2021

The Nigerian Air Force on Sunday said seven passengers onboard a Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft died when the jet crashed in Abuja. The jet en route Minna in Niger State crashed close to the runway of the Abuja airport after reporting engine failure. In a statement, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore […]

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Breaking: Military aircraft crashes in Abuja, six passengers perish

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2021

A chattered airplane has jus been reported to have crashed and burst into terrific flame in Abuja. A source close to the airport told our correspondent that the aircraft, which departed Abuja at 1033UTC with six persons on board including two crew, crashed barely 15 minutes later. Confirming the crash, Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, tweeted: […]

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Two years after, FG lifts ban on Boeing 737 Max aircraft

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2021

Two years after imposing a ban on its operations due to its second fatal accident in six months, the Federal Government has lifted sanction on Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 aircraft. The aircraft brand is now given the approval to operate into the Nigerian airspace, Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil […]

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Atiku supports proposed privatisation of refineries, assets

Daily Dispatch February 21, 2021

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has supported decision by the Federal Government to privatise some of its assets. The assets include refineries, the International Conference Centre in Abuja, Yola Electricity Distribution Company, Zungeru Hydro Power, Tafawa Belewa Square, among others. A total of N493.4bn is expected to be earned from the sale of the assets […]

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Nigerian Troops Rejoice As They Seize Boko Haram Leader, Shekau Farm (VIDEO)

Daily Dispatch February 20, 2021