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NAMA commences calibration of landing equipment at Ekiti Airport

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January 11, 2025

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… EKSG says airport set for commercial operations

The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) on Friday commenced the calibration of landing system at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport in readiness for commencement of commercial flights operation.

This is coming barely a month after the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), granted approval for non – scheduled flight operations at the airport for a period of six months.

The calibration aircraft that conveyed he NAMA officials touched down on the runway of the airport at exactly 4.13pm.

The exercise commenced immediately. Calibration, in the air system industry is a process that allows safety of air navigation by conducting regular flight inspection, calibration of test equipment systems, and surveillance of airspace system.

It is also part of the final stages of ensuring the facility meets global aviation standards for safe and efficient operations.

On hand at the airport to receive the NAMA team were the Technical Adviser to the Governor on Airport Project, AVM Sunday Makinde (rtd); Commissioners for Information, Rt. Hon. Taiwo Olatunbosun; Environment, Chief (Mrs) Tosin Aluko- Ajisafe; Transport, Hon Kolawole Akobiewe; Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Mr Yinka Oyebode; among others.

Briefing Journalists at the airport, AVM Makinde (Rtd) said, the landing of the calibrator aircraft as well as the calibration exercise by NAMA officials was a major step in the final approval for commercial operations at the airport.

According to him, the exercise was to assess and fine-tune the navigational aids equipment installed at the airport which include, instrument landing systems, communication radios, and other essential equipment required for safe and efficient operations.

Expressing his delight at the progress of the airport, AVM Makinde explained that the airport is fully ready for commercial operation, adding that it can accommodate any type of aircraft.

“What’s happening here today is actually a working flight operation, this plane is a calibration plane from NAMA.

Basically what they came for is just to ensure that our systems, especially our navigations, are able to pick any frequency of any aircraft coming to Ekiti and also check out communication systems.

The Ekiti Agro Cargo international airport is fully ready.” He assured.In his own remarks, the Commissioner for Information, Chief Taiwo Olatubosun, explained that with series of inspections by relevant regulatory aviation agencies, and certifications, the Airport is ready for smooth take off.

Describing the development as a dream come true, Olatubosun said the airport would open new doors for investment, tourism, and economic growth in the state as well as facilitate business, attract investors, and make life easier for the people.

While assuring that the development would boost the socio economic and industrial development of the state, the Commissioner said the completion of the airport is a testament to Governor Oyebanji ‘s commitment to the transformation of the state’s economy and establish it as a hub for both local and international connectivity.

The NAMA team is billed to depart the airport on Saturday.

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Tony Elumelu’s United Capital Secures approval to operate in Ethiopia

Elumeu lauded the transformational Prime Minister of Ethiopia, His Excellency @AbiyAhmedAli , for promoting economic reforms and regional cooperation, the Director General of Ethiopian Capital Market Authority @CMAEthiopia , Ms. Hana Tehelku, and the team at @UnitedCap on this landmark achievement.

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June 9, 2026

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United Capital Group has again secured regulatory approvals to commence operations in Ethiopia.

Its Chairman, Tony Elumelu, broke the news on Tuesday, via his official X.

” This development is particularly noteworthy because Ethiopia only recently opened its financial sector to foreign participation, making United Capital’s entry a historic step for both the company and the ongoing integration of African capital markets,” said Elumelu.

Last month, United Capital commenced operations in Rwanda, marking its formal entry into East Africa and reinforcing its ambition to build a leading continental financial services institution.

The Group’s newly established entities include United Capital Trustees Rwanda Limited, licensed to provide trusteeship services, and United Capital Financial Services Rwanda Limited, licensed to offer investment management services, including portfolio management, investment advisory, capital mobilisation, capital market advisory, and fund management solutions.

With this development, United Capital now operates in 11 countries, including Nigeria, with a strong presence in key African markets, a recent expansion into the eight countries within the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) region, alongside a growing footprint in East Africa.

According to Elumelu, African institutions are increasingly leading, competing, and succeeding across the continent.

For decades, Africa witnessed foreign capital flowing in while profits largely flowed out.

That narrative is beginning to change.

This is Africapitalism in action — a vision that recognizes the importance of both indigenous and international capital working together to finance Africa’s development and unlock shared prosperity.

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Lagos developing world – class new business district —Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu said Lagos was deliberately building a globally competitive economy driven by innovation, infrastructure and private-sector participation.

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June 9, 2026

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• Invest Lagos Summit 3.0: Secretary to the Lagos State Government, ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin (right); Member, House of Representatives, Kafilat Ogbara; Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Tunbosun Alake; Chairman, Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC), Lord Jonathan Marland; Vice President Kashim Shettima; Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade & Investment, Mrs Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem; Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Sam Egube, Dr Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji and members of the State Executives Council at the opening of Invest Lagos 3.0, themed: “Lagos – The Business Gateway to Africa”, in Lagos, yesterday.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that as part of efforts to deepen access to global capital, his administration is developing the Lagos International Financial Centre (LIFC), envisioned as a world-class financial district that would strengthen the state’s position as a gateway for investment into Africa.

Speaking yesterday at the third edition of the Invest Lagos Summit, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, other governors, foreign investors, development finance institutions and business leaders, Sanwo-Olu said Lagos was deliberately building a globally competitive economy driven by innovation, infrastructure and private-sector participation.

Sanwo-Olu said that the state had recorded significant economic progress in recent years through targeted reforms across transportation, digital infrastructure and industrial development.

Highlighting key infrastructure achievements, Sanwo-Olu cited investments in road networks, waterways and rail transportation, describing them as critical enablers of economic growth and investor confidence.

The governor noted that Lagos was increasingly serving as a gateway to African markets and global capital, positioning itself at the centre of continental trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

According to him, Lagos remains one of the continent’s most strategic economic hubs, with a population exceeding 25 million and a gross domestic product steadily approaching the $300 billion mark.