‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).

Image
 ‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION ‎ The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges.  ‎ ‎A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters  and two H-125 helicopters. ‎ The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. ‎ ‎The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...

NIGERIA-UAE TRADE HITS $5 BILLION, 1ST ABU DHABI BANK OPENS IN LAGOS. (PHOTO).


 Nigeria-UAE Trade Hits $5 billion, 1st Abu Dhabi Bank Opens In Lagos


Nigeria’s economic ties with the United Arab Emirates continue to grow as non-oil trade between both countries hits 5 billion dollars, while First Abu Dhabi Bank has opened its Lagos office. Etihad Airlines will also begin Abuja operations this year.


In a statement, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu and the UAE Ambassador say both countries are working to implement their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to boost trade and investment. 


This was disclosed when the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al-Shamsi, paid a visit to the Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abuja.

 

He said non-oil trade grew from 4.3 billion dollars in 2024 to 5 billion dollars in 2025, and is projected to hit 8 billion dollars by 2027. 


He also announced that visa restrictions for Nigerians have been eased, with over 15,000 Nigerians travelled  to the UAE in the last one year. 


Al-Shamsi added that Etihad Airlines will commence direct flights to Abuja this year, and First Abu Dhabi Bank has opened in Lagos.  


Bianca Ojukwu restated Nigeria’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for UAE investments, including sovereign wealth funds. 


The Minister said both countries remain committed to moving bilateral ties from strength to strength.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

INNOSON GIVES OUT BRAND NEW IVM G5 AND SALARY FOR LIFE TO THE MAN WHO PROPHESIED ABOUT HIS VEHICLE MANUFACTURING IN 1979.(PHOTO).

MUSICIAN HARRY-SONG,REVEALS THE FACE OF THE FEMALE FAN WHO IS THREATENING TO KILL HIM.{PHOTOS}.

THE NEW OONI OF ILE-IFE,WILL NOT EAT THE HEART OF THE LATE OONI-PALACE CHIEFS.