This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Ejike Ndiulo, head of Corporate Communications, Air Peace, on Wednesday in Lagos.
According to Ndiulo, the decision is necessary because NiMet is the agency responsible for issuing CNH (Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather) reports, critical for safe landings, especially during this season of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
He said without these reports from the control tower, flight safety could not be guaranteed.
“As a safety-first airline, we have chosen to act responsibly by suspending operations until NiMet resumes full service.
“We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologise. Passengers will be contacted with updates and options for rescheduling,” he said.
The staff of NiMET on Tuesday commenced an indefinite strike over the condition of service and other demands.
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Nigeria Takes Delivery of NigComSat-1r, FG Orders MDAs to Connect to New Satellite
Nigeria yesterday took formal delivery of Nigeria Communication Satellite (NigComSat-1R), her communication satellite and in-orbit delivery with President Goodluck Jonathan, urging Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to henceforth deploy and take advantage of this new technology, thereby making it mandatory for all government agencies to use the facility. President Jonathan who was represented by Prof. Turner Isoun, chairman, Board of NigComSat Ltd, said at the ceremony in Abuja that the new technology would quicken and expedite action on the activities of government for the benefit of Nigerians. The ceremony was performed at the Ground Control Station in Abuja where China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC) the contractor handed over the satellite to Nigeria.
Elated President Jonathan said: “One of the cardinal activities of this administration is the need to improve the living conditions of our people by creating economic emancipation and empowerment through Information and Communication Technology (ICT), which has remained a viable transformation vehicle for our economic stability, educational growth and social welfare.”
Speaking further, the President disclosed that government had set in motion for the orbit to acquire NigComSat 2 and 3 as backups to NigComSat 1R. He therefore directed all MDAs to hook up to NigComSat- 1R to accelerate government policies and programmes to the benefit of the people, adding that, “China has been one of our bigger trade partners with whom we have had very robust bilateral relationship. That this satellite was replaced with no cost testifies to the faith and confidence the country has in Nigeria.”
Mrs. Omobola Johnson, minister of Communications Technology, had earlier said that the commencement of NigComSat-1R on commercial activities opens up several opportunities and gains for the industry stakeholders to bring the benefits of this key ICT infrastructure to end users. “Given the importance of this satellite to Nigeria and Africa, the ministry would explore and provide NigComSat Limited with necessary support to take the lead by capturing a large share of the communications market over its coverage areas in Africa, Europe and Asia, thereby generating high revenues and creating job opportunities in Nigeria.
The ministry however will ensure that all MDAs and relevant stakeholders patronize NigComSat Ltd”, Johnson noted. Mr. Timasaniyu Rufai, managing director, NigComSat Limited, had explained that “the launch on December 19 last year of NigcomSat 1R in Xichnnag, China and the IOD remains to us and all Nigerians a spectacle of history. Nigeria has finally joined the big league in communications satellite service provision as NigComSat 1R boasts of several opportunities with footprints across Africa, part of Europe and Asia.” He expressed the determination of the agency to go to the next level by providing a satellite platform that would be the pride of all Africans in general and Nigeria in particular The MD said: “The NIgComSat 1R will enable us to meet our core mandate in covering the entire Africa, part of Europe and Asia with clear, clean and high resolution signals on our foot prints.”
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is pleased to announce the inaugural meeting of the Startup Consultative Forum, scheduled for Monday April 28, 2025 This milestone event marks a significant step in deepening stakeholder engagement within Nigeria’s growing startup ecosystem.
The Forum will serve as an interactive platform for startup founders, innovators, ecosystem enablers, and intermediaries to actively shape national policies that foster growth, attract investment, and drive digital innovation.
Convened under the framework of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), this initiative reflects the government’s commitment to making startups not just stakeholders but key contributors in building an enabling environment for innovation.
The meeting will emphasize collaborative dialogue, with a primary focus on nominating and selecting representatives for the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Startup Council)—Nigeria’s highest advisory body for the startup ecosystem. Decisions from this Forum will lay the foundation for inclusive policy development, amplifying the voices of Nigeria’s tech and innovation community.
NITDA invites all Labelled Startups, Verified Entrepreneurial and Innovation Support Organisations, Angel Investors, Venture Capitalists, and other relevant stakeholders to join the Forum and actively participate in the nomination and voting process.
Join us in shaping the future of digital innovation in Nigeria. Together, we can build a thriving ecosystem that supports and celebrates the pioneering spirit of Nigerian startups.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised downward its economic growth forecast for Nigeria in 2025 to 3.0%, a 0.2 percentage point cut from its earlier projection of 3.2%.
The downgrade is attributed to a decline in global crude oil prices, which remain a significant driver of Nigeria’s economy.
The updated figures were published in the IMF’s April 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO) report, released in Washington, DC, during the ongoing Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank.
The report outlines global and regional economic trends, highlighting continued vulnerability among oil-dependent economies.
According to the IMF, growth across sub-Saharan Africa is also expected to experience a modest decline, with projections falling from 4.0% in 2024 to 3.8% in 2025. However, a slight recovery is anticipated in 2026, with growth forecasted at 4.2%.
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, was singled out in the report as among the major economies affected by falling oil prices. The IMF noted that the country’s 2026 growth forecast has also been revised downward by 0.3 percentage points.
The IMF further reported similar economic challenges in other African countries. In South Africa, growth projections were adjusted downward by 0.5 percentage point for 2025 and 0.3 percentage point for 2026.
These revisions reflect weakening economic momentum following a lacklustre 2024, growing uncertainty, a rise in protectionist economic policies, and the impact of a broader global slowdown.
In a more severe adjustment, the IMF slashed South Sudan’s 2025 economic growth forecast by a staggering 31.5 percentage points.
The sharp decline is linked to delays in the resumption of oil production after a major pipeline sustained damage, significantly impacting the country’s revenue and export capacity.
The IMF’s outlook underscores the fragility of economies heavily reliant on natural resources and the ongoing risks posed by global market volatility.
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