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Nigeria, Canada Sign Bilateral Air Service Agreement

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Canadian Government on Friday signed a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) allowing passengers to travel on flights under a different airline’s code.
While signing the agreement in Abuja on behalf of the Federal Government, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, said the development is a significant milestone for the aviation industry.
He explained that the agreement was not a full bilateral agreement, but a code-share agreement, which is an arrangement where two or more airlines market and sell seats on flights operated by another airline, allowing passengers to travel on flights under a different airline’s code.
Keyamo further stated that Nigeria will designate airline operators to enhance this agreement.
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The Minister said that the agreement will go a long way in further strengthening the relationship between Canada and Nigeria.
He, therefore, commended the Canadian authorities for signing the agreement in Nigeria, stating that it will save costs.
On his part, the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Pasquale Salvaggio, expressed excitement over the signing of the agreement.
He said the Canadian Government is ready to always work with Nigeria in strengthening bilateral agreements.
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Also at the meeting, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, while welcoming the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, stated that Nigeria has the highest economic partnership in Africa with Canada.
He stated that the Bilateral Air Services Agreement will be beneficial to both countries.
According to a statement by Odutayo Oluseyi, Head of Press and Public Affairs in the Ministry, code-sharing allows greater access to cities through a given airline’s network without having to offer extra flights, and makes connections simpler by allowing single bookings across multiple flights and airlines.
“Most major airlines today have code-sharing partnerships with other airlines, and code-sharing is a key feature of airline alliances,” the statement noted.
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Out-of-school: Bauchi Education Ministry Takes ‘Back To School’ Campaign To Markets
The Bauchi State Ministry of Education has launched a sensitization campaign on the importance of education across selected market places in the state.
The campaign aims to encourage school enrolment and showcase the infrastructural facilities provided by the Bauchi state government to ensure a conducive environment for learning and teaching in the state.
Speaking during the flag off of the campaign at Gadan-Maiwa Community, Dr. Mohammed Lawal, the state’s Commissioner for Education, emphasized that the marketplaces are ideal locations to promote education, as it is a hub of activity where people gather to buy and sell.
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He highlighted the various infrastructural facilities provided by the government, which he said included the mega schools, provision of qualified teachers, and educational materials to woo parents to enroll their wards into school.
The Commissioner noted that the state has made significant progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children.
Lawal stated that the government has implemented a Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme to support the education of girl children, which he said, has recorded significant success.
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He therefore urged parents to take advantage of the government’s efforts and send their children to school.
The commissioner also commended Governor Bala Mohammed for his commitment to education and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.
On their part, the village head of Gadan-Maiwa, Safiyanu Ahmed, and the Chairman of Gadan-Maiwa motor Park, Alhaji Adamu Abubakar, lauded the government’s initiative and urged parents to support the effort.
The duo also appealed for more teachers to be employed to improve education in the state.
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How My Fiancée kept Me From Temptations – Singer Spyro
Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has revealed that his fiancée, Janet Atom, keeps him him grounded and away from temptations.
The ‘Who’s Your Guy’ crooner shared that before meeting his fiancée he was “tempted” by ladies, especially in Lekki.
Hailing his fiancée as his “Jesus baddie,” he appreciated her for changing his life.
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The singer captioned a picture of his fiancée via Instagram; “Eiii God! My very own Jesus baddie @_callme_njure.
“Thank you again for saving me from Lekki girls o, na me know wettin my eyes see.”
Recall that Spyro recently engaged Janet Atom. He disclosed that he met her at a nightclub while announcing their engagement in September.
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Drama In Abuja Hotel As BBNaija Star, Phyna Creates Scene Over alleged N200,000 Dispute [VIDEO]
Former Big Brother Naija winner, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, popularly known as Phyna, was reportedly involved in a heated altercation at a hotel in Abuja following an alleged N200,000 disagreement.
According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation began in the early hours of Tuesday inside Phyna’s hotel room in Abuja, before spilling into the lobby, attracting the attention of guests and staff.
Sources claimed the dispute stemmed from an unsettled financial issue involving N200,000, which quickly escalated into a shouting match.
The argument reportedly intensified when neither party was willing to back down, leading to pushing and chaos within the hotel premises.
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Eyewitnesses further alleged that the situation worsened after others connected to the individuals involved joined the confrontation, turning the verbal exchange into a physical clash.
Security personnel and police officers were eventually called in to restore order, using teargas to disperse the crowd.
The incident comes shortly after Phyna returned to the public eye following a brief break to mourn the death of her sister, who died in an accident involving a Dangote truck.
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