The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has issued authority to Anambra State Government to open the international cargo and passenger airport for commercial operations with effect from 2nd December 2021.
The aviation authority says that it has received security clearance from relevant security agencies for the opening.
They stated that the negative security clearance was the reason the authority had declined approval for the opening of the airport on the 30th of October 2021, when the state government had scheduled the commissioning.
Anambra State Commissioner for Works, Mr Marcel Ifejiofor, commended the efforts of Governor Obiano who never relented even while on vacation to ensure that the Anambra airport becomes operational ahead of the Christmas 2021 mass return of the people of Anambra living in the diaspora, and other visitors.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed optimism about the inherent gains in the Nigerian-South Korean Parliamentary Friendship group.
Gbajabiamila noted that the robust existing bilateral relationship between the two countries was an indication of positive parliamentary gains for both countries.
The Speaker also expressed hope that the group would usher in a new vista of opportunities for growth and development for both countries.
Amb. Young-Chae informed the Speaker that South Korea was desirous of improving on its existing economic and technological activities in Nigeria.
He added that an impressive number of Nigerians were working and contributing to the South Korean economy.

Emirates Airlines will resume its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria on 5th December 2021.
The United Arab Emirates carrier made this known via a statement issued on Thursday.
The resumption of services comes 10 months after the carrier suspended flights to Nigeria after a diplomatic row between the two countries over COVID-19 protocols.
It will also enable travellers to safely connect via Dubai to the Emirates network of over 120 global destinations.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, says there is no provision in the law that empowers the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to overrule the decisions of the #EndSARS Judicial Panel of Inquiry.
The senior lawyer also argued that no provision exists for the issuance of a White Paper under the law setting up the Panel.
Mr Adegboruwa declared that the Governor cannot issue a White Paper to overrule the decisions of a Judicial Panel of Inquiry.

Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila has reiterated the determination of the House of Representatives to support the development of education in Nigeria.
Gbajabiamila noted that education ranked topmost on the Legislative Agenda of the 9th House of Representatives because it remained the foundation of development in any society.
He says education is the foundation of civilisation and development and many members are trying to get tertiary institutions to their locality.
He added that Education remains the priority and everything will be done to bring it to fruition.

The head of vaccine manufacturer Moderna warned that existing Covid-19 inoculations will struggle against the fast-spreading Omicron variant as countries ramp up vaccination programmes and impose further restrictions in an effort to curb growing concern.
Stephane Bancel, the head of US vaccine manufacturer Moderna, told the Financial Times in an interview that data would be available on the effectiveness of vaccines in the two weeks’ time, but that scientists were pessimistic.

OPEC and the oil cartel’s allies will hold a key output meeting on Thursday facing new challenges as the Omicron coronavirus variant has roiled markets and other US-led nations decided to tap their strategic reserves.
Peter McNally, an analyst at the Third Bridge think tank says the meeting is shaping up to be one of the most significant since the pandemic demand recovery began, and the key signal will be how much more oil will be added to supply to start the new year.
Carsten Fritsch of Commerzbank says there is much to suggest that OPEC+ will not initially step up its oil production any further” in an effort to maintain current prices at around $70 a barrel.

Japan confirmed its first case of the Omicron coronavirus variant, a day after authorities announced new Covid border restrictions.
Government spokesman Hirokazu Matsuno says regarding the traveller arriving from Namibia, it was confirmed to be a case of Omicron after analysis at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases.
The announcement came a day after Japan tightened its border rules again, barring all new foreign arrivals just weeks after relaxing tough regulations to allow some students and business travellers entry.
Japan has recorded just over 18,300 coronavirus cases during the pandemic while avoiding tough lockdowns.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says he is deeply concerned by travel bans on southern Africa.
The UN chief says the people of Africa cannot be blamed for the immorally low level of vaccinations available in Africa and they should not be penalised for identifying and sharing crucial science and health information with the world.
The UN chief viewed the blanket barring of certain citizens as a form of collective punishment.
The UN chief has appealed to governments to consider scientific-based solutions such as increased testing and quarantine if need be.

Uganda People’s Defence Forces Spokesperson Brigadier General Flavia Byekwaso says the Ugandan army has launched joint air and artillery strikes against the rebel group the Allied Democratic Forces in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
She says that the operations were carried out with Congolese allies, against ADF camps, but did not give further details on the areas they have been conducted.
Ugandan authorities blame the ADF, which is affiliated with the so-called Islamic State, for a series of bomb attacks in the country since October.
IS claimed responsibility for twin bombings just outside the capital Kampala’s central police station and near parliament.