Nigeria and Canada have signed an expanded Air Transport Agreement that paves the way for direct scheduled flights between both countries, marking a major milestone in bilateral aviation relations, trade, tourism, and economic cooperation. The agreement is expected to strengthen connectivity, reduce travel time and logistics costs, and deepen commercial, educational, and cultural ties between the two nations.
Key highlights:
- Both countries can now designate multiple airlines to operate scheduled services.
- The agreement provides for 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly all-cargo flights for designated airlines of each country.
- It grants Fifth Freedom Traffic Rights for all-cargo operations, allowing cargo airlines to transport freight between two foreign countries as part of services originating or terminating in their home country.
- The expanded framework is expected to boost tourism, trade, investment, business travel, and cultural exchanges, while lowering travel and logistics costs.
- With over 25,000 Nigerians holding valid Canadian study permits as of 31 March 2026, the agreement is expected to further support educational exchanges and people-to-people relations.
- The agreement expands the bilateral air services framework originally negotiated in 2014 and formally signed in March 2025, representing its first major expansion in more than a decade.
My presentation on Capital Markets the other day at @oilspillexperts.
Ran through the basics of the Global Equity Market and Global Bonds/Fixed Income Market sizes.
Touched on the risks and challenges.
Feedback was superb.
Thank you Southampton for having me. #EnergyEfficiency
Monday Headlines—July 13, 2026
From restoring critical power infrastructure to strengthening local industries, expanding healthcare capacity, and widening access to renewable energy, this week's opening #TheHeadlines reflect Nigeria's continued focus on inclusive growth and national development.
Happy New Week 🎉
Federal Government has launched the National Cancer Control Plan (2026–2030) with the goal of reducing Nigeria's cancer burden by 30 percent by 2030, while strengthening prevention, early detection, treatment, research, and access to quality cancer care.
The plan prioritises prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, research, data management, artificial intelligence, and oncology workforce development.
UPDATE!
Ahead of the rollout of 7 million electricity meters procured by the Federal Government, about 5,000 personnel will be trained to help install them.
The application portal opens on July 4 for eligible applicants, including secondary school graduates and NYSC members. This is not a full-time employment programme, but a certification and skills-training initiative.
The first phase of the installation will commence in Abuja before expanding to other geopolitical zones across the country.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu(GCFR) and First Lady Senator Oluremi (CON) Tinubu attend the 1st ever Inaugural Annual Presidential Press Corps Dinner hosted by the State House Press Corps at the State House Banquet Hall
- Maternal deaths down 17%
- Newborn deaths down 10% —
- 40,000+ free C-sections
- 3,158 health centers fully revamped
- 61 PHCs solarized.
- 23,000+ health workers recruited.
Among many others.
Here are 30 major milestones achieved in the Health Sector by the President Tinubu-led administration under the leadership of Professor @muhammadpate
These milestones represents a fulfillment of the Renewed Hope agenda for the sector and demonstrates President Tinubu’s commitment towards improving the sector for sustainable health care in Nigeria.
AACA Urges EFCC to Probe Alleged N1.7 Trillion Linked to Senator Yari’s Company
AACA alleged that AJAP Financial Services Limited, a private company registered with Corporate Affairs Commission Registration Number 1851464 and located at Plot 1289, Wikki Springs Street, Maitama, Abuja, maintained the account into which the funds were reportedly paid. The group further claimed that the account signatory is Abdullahi Abdulkarim Tsafe, identified as a former Chief of Staff to Senator Abdulaziz Yari during his tenure as Governor of Zamfara State.
The group also alleged that funds from the account were subsequently transferred to several other entities and individuals, including ASAD Universal Concept, ASAD Infrastructural Tech Ltd, ASAD Energy Fleet Ltd, Kayatawa Nig. Ltd, Abdullahi Tsafe Abdulkarim, Yarinya and Co. Farms Ltd, Yanware Express Ventures, and Flawless Domestic Gas Supplies Limited. More: https://t.co/fdABYh504F
Yesterday, Nigeria’s Finance Minister and Coordinating Minster of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, implored Mastercard to work on the availability of credit cards in Nigeria, as part of the broader vision in the development of the 40 million small-to Medium Enterprises in Nigeria.
“NASENI Is Ready to Support MDAs on Digital Transformation” – Khalil Halilu, EVC
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (@NASENIHQ), Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu (@NASENIHQ), has reiterated the Agency’s commitment to supporting Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in accelerating their digital transformation through the adoption of integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.
Speaking at the Nigeria Public Service Lecture Series organized by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (@BPP_NG) in Abuja, Khalil said public service reform is fundamentally a leadership commitment that must be driven by innovation, technology, and a culture of performance.
He noted that when he assumed office in 2023, many of NASENI’s processes were manual, approvals were slow, and digital adoption was limited. However, through deliberate institutional reforms and the deployment of an ERP system, the Agency now operates a largely paperless and data-driven environment.
According to him, the transformation has significantly improved operational efficiency, transparency, accountability, and service delivery across the Agency, while empowering staff at all levels to utilize digital tools in their daily operations.
Drawing from NASENI’s experience, the EVC emphasized that institutions transform when people embrace change and technology, adding that digital transformation remains critical to building a more efficient and responsive public service.
He therefore invited MDAs across the country to partner with NASENI in deploying ERP solutions tailored to their operational needs, stressing that the future of governance is digital and innovation-driven.
The Nigeria Public Service Lecture Series provides a platform for senior public officials, policy leaders, and development partners to discuss strategies for strengthening public institutions, advancing governance reforms, and improving service delivery in Nigeria.
@officialABAT
“NASENI Is Ready to Support MDAs on Digital Transformation” – Khalil Halilu, EVC
The Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (@NASENIHQ), Mr. Khalil Suleiman @KSHalilu , has reiterated the Agency’s commitment to supporting Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in accelerating their digital transformation through the adoption of integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.
Speaking at the Nigeria Public Service Lecture Series organized by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms @bpsr_ng (BPSR) in Abuja, Khalil said public service reform is fundamentally a leadership commitment that must be driven by innovation, technology, and a culture of performance.
He noted that when he assumed office in 2023, many of NASENI’s processes were manual, approvals were slow, and digital adoption was limited. However, through deliberate institutional reforms and the deployment of an ERP system, the Agency now operates a largely paperless and data-driven environment.
According to him, the transformation has significantly improved operational efficiency, transparency, accountability, and service delivery across the Agency, while empowering staff at all levels to utilize digital tools in their daily operations.
Drawing from NASENI’s experience, the EVC emphasized that institutions transform when people embrace change and technology, adding that digital transformation remains critical to building a more efficient and responsive public service.
He therefore invited MDAs across the country to partner with NASENI in deploying ERP solutions tailored to their operational needs, stressing that the future of governance is digital and innovation-driven.
The Nigeria Public Service Lecture Series provides a platform for senior public officials, policy leaders, and development partners to discuss strategies for strengthening public institutions, advancing governance reforms, and improving service delivery in Nigeria.
@officialABAT
"Peter Obi would have resigned as at the time they were having some of the most catastrophic security challenges in Anambra State. Why didn't he resign then? There are times where people just get up and say things in the name of opposition. You don't just get up and say things just because you feel like saying them." — Governor Abdullahi Sule