![Hon. Festus Keyamo SAN arrives MMIA past 11:50 p.m. Feb 23 to lead oversight of Terminal 1 fire. Joined FAAN MD & team actively managing situation. Directed morning inspection Tuesday to guide restoration & confirm safety standards. Reaffirmed focus on passenger safety. Story: [link] #KeyamoMMIA #FireIncident #FAAN](https://fullcliphq.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mym-150x150.jpg "MMIA Fire: Keyamo Inspects Lagos Airport After Terminal 1 Blaze Disrupts Flights")
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![Hon. Festus Keyamo SAN arrives MMIA past 11:50 p.m. Feb 23 to lead oversight of Terminal 1 fire. Joined FAAN MD & team actively managing situation. Directed morning inspection Tuesday to guide restoration & confirm safety standards. Reaffirmed focus on passenger safety. Story: [link] #KeyamoMMIA #FireIncident #FAAN](https://fullcliphq.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mym-600x400.jpg "MMIA Fire: Keyamo Inspects Lagos Airport After Terminal 1 Blaze Disrupts Flights")
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A Qatar Airways aircraft carrying 248 passengers and 12 crew members made a safe emergency landing at Murtala Muhammed International…
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41.82-Carat Blue Diamond Discovered at Cullinan Mine by Petra Diamonds
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Africa Leads Globally in Gender Diversity in Private Capital – AVCA Report 2025
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NCC Grants Landing Permit to Amazon’s Project Kuiper for Satellite Operations in Nigeria
Nigeria has officially approved Kuiper Systems LLC, the Amazon-backed satellite operator, to provide space-based communications services across the country. The…
Alaafin Rejects Makinde’s Installation of Ladoja as Chairman of Oyo Obas Council
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Nigeria Climbs 31 Places in Global AI Readiness Index 2025 – Now 72nd Worldwide
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Ghana Fuel Prices Drop Again Starting January 16 – Second Cut This Month
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Kenya High Court Dismisses EACC’s Bid to Freeze Kiambu Governor Wamatangi’s Accounts in Sh160 Million Graft Probe
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Uganda Imposes Internet Blackout Ahead of Thursday’s Election
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Turkey Pushes for Nigeria e‑Visa Inclusion to Boost Business and Investment Ties
Turkey has formally requested inclusion in Nigeria’s electronic visa (e‑visa) system to ease travel and strengthen economic and diplomatic relations…
China Warns of Retaliation if U.S. Attacks Iran Amid Deadly Protests
China has warned it will retaliate if the United States launches military strikes against Iran, as Foreign Ministry spokesperson…
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Makoko Residents Reject Demolition of Their Homes by Lagos State Government
Residents of Makoko, a densely populated waterfront community along the Third Mainland Bridge, staged protests on Tuesday against the demolition…
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South Africa’s Matric Class of 2025 Hits Record 88% Pass Rate
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Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi – also known as Bobi Wine has warned that he will call for nationwide protests…
U.S. Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria in Abuja
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Nigeria Mandates Tax IDs for Crypto From 2026
From January 1, 2026, Nigeria requires all crypto platforms operating in the country to register with tax authorities, implement full…
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