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Nigerian Aviation Legal Expert Chinasa Unaegbunam Appointed to HCAA Advisory Board

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5 days ago

December 7, 2024

The Hague Court of Arbitration for Aviation (HCAA) has named Chinasa Unaegbunam, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), to its prestigious advisory board, marking a significant milestone in international aviation arbitration.

The appointment, announced on Friday, December 6, by Tunde Moshood, spokesperson for Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, highlights Unaegbunam’s exceptional expertise in aviation law.

Moshood described the recognition as both a personal achievement and a testament to Nigeria’s growing influence in global aviation arbitration.

With a diverse 40-member advisory board, the HCAA includes international experts such as Claire McDermott, Mary Walker, and Wade Thomson. The board’s mission is to champion arbitration and mediation as effective methods for resolving disputes within the complex aviation sector.

Unaegbunam’s appointment places her as Nigeria’s second aviation-focused Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to join the board, further solidifying her legacy in the field. She is set to contribute strategic advice to enhance global dispute resolution mechanisms tailored for aviation.

Her recognition aligns with Nigeria’s broader commitment to advancing excellence in aviation a sector critical to national and global economic development.

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FIFA Officially Names Saudi Arabia as Host of the 2034 World Cup

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6 hours ago

December 11, 2024

Zion Olamide

FIFA has announced Saudi Arabia as the official host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The decision was confirmed during an Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting on Wednesday, December 11, where Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid was applauded by over 200 FIFA member federations attending remotely.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the vote as “loud and clear,” highlighting global support for Saudi Arabia’s bid.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed excitement, promising an exceptional tournament that will bring joy to football fans worldwide.

Additionally, FIFA confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay hosting one match each in celebration of the tournament’s centenary. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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The National Power Grid Collapses For The 12th Time In 2024

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13 hours ago

December 11, 2024

Ese Ohwofa

The National Grid Collapses for the 12th time in 2024, it was reported that the power grid collapsed on Wednesday 11th of December around 2pm.

The reason behind the collapse has not yet been disclosed. This will be a total of 12 times that the Nigeria power grid collapsed. The collapse started becoming more frequent from the month of October, as it collapsed 3 within one week.

The information about the collapse was confirmed on by a tweet from the official page of Nigeria’s National Grid.

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NSCIA Appoints Five New Imams for National Mosque in Abuja

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14 hours ago

December 11, 2024

Zion Olamide

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appointed five new imams for the National Mosque in Abuja.

The Secretary-General, Ishaq Oloyede, announced the appointees: Ilyasu Usman (Enugu), Luqman Zakariyah (Osun), Khalid Abubakar (Plateau), Haroun Muhammad Eze (Enugu), and Abdulkadir Salman (Kwara).

Oloyede highlighted the appointments as part of efforts to enhance the mosque’s role as a center for worship and learning. The selection process was vetted by the NSCIA’s General Purpose and Fatwa Committees, ensuring the imams’ qualifications.

This move also fulfills the council’s promise to increase representation from the South-East and South-South regions, marking a milestone in the mosque’s administration.