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Stakeholders Applaud Ex-FAAN Boss’ Achievements

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Stakeholders in the aviation industry have applauded achievements of the immediate past Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr. Saleh Dunoma, following his replacement by a new Managing Director on Monday.
They have described his achievements as great feats, due to numerous unusual advantages brought to the Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Describing Dunoma and his achievements, Mr Fineman Jerry of the FAAN’s security department, told The Tide that Dunoma was a great achiever who stood out among equals.
“How do we describe him? A giant clothed in humility who rose through the ranks to build an enviable carrier that span through 35 years in the aviation industry.
“ He has mostly chosen to work in the background and never wanted his trumpet blown. A man who under his direct supervision, two major Nigerian airports; the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) received certification, “he said.
On her part, Theressa Nwoye of the commercial department, said that the former managing director was a man whose tenure saw the FAAN’s training school being designated ACI training center and received certification as ICAO Aviation security training centre.
“ Dunoma has been at the heart of airport projects. He knows the airports inside out, he superintended over the remodelling of 22 airports.
“He presided over Airport Council International (ACI) in the whole of the African continent. Infact, under his watch, Nigeria hosted ACI world conference in April 2018.
“ His election as President of ACI has yielded tremendous benefits to this country, his position had been utilised tremendously to upgrade the airports, especially in areas of safety and security “, She said.
Meanwhile, a retired aviation personnel, now an independent ticketer, Mr Mike Chigbo,s on his part said that Dunoma was a certified member of the Council of Regulation of Engineering (COREN),and a fellow of the Nigeria Society of Engineers.
He said that Dunoma had received numerous awards,some of which include Distinguished Service Award for Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service, and merit award from the Nigerian Society of Engineers, as well as award from the aviation and allied Business Leadership, in recognition of his outstanding service to nation building.
Dunoma was appointed FAAN’s MD on March 22, 2014 and was replaced on Monday May 20,2019 by the former director, airport operations, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu.

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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons

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September 22, 2025

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Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.

Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.

The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.

Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.

“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.

“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”

Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.

In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.

Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.

Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.

 

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NIS Ends Decentralised Passport Production After 62 Years

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially ended passport production at multiple centres, transitioning to a single, centralised system for the first time in 62 years.
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the disclosure during an inspection of the Nigeria’s new Centralised Passport Personalisation Centre at the NIS Headquarters in Abuja, last Thursday.
He stated that since the establishment of NIS in 1963, Nigeria had never operated a central passport production centre, until now, marking a major reform milestone.
“The project is 100 per cent ready. Nigeria can now be more productive and efficient in delivering passport services,” Tunji-Ojo said.
He explained that old machines could only produce 250 to 300 passports daily, but the new system had a capacity of 4,500 to 5,000 passports every day.
“With this, NIS can now meet daily demands within just four to five hours of operation,” he added, describing it as a game-changer for passport processing in Nigeria.
“We promised two-week delivery, and we’re now pushing for one week.
“Automation and optimisation are crucial for keeping this promise to Nigerians,” the minister said.
He noted that centralisation, in line with global standards, would improve uniformity and enhance the overall integrity of Nigerian travel documents worldwide.
Tunji-Ojo described the development as a step toward bringing services closer to Nigerians while driving a culture of efficiency and total passport system reform.
According to him, the centralised production system aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda, boosting NIS capacity and changing the narrative for improved service delivery.
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FG To Roll Out Digital Public Infrastructure, Data Exchange, Next Year 

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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced plans to roll out Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX) platforms across key sectors of the economy, starting in early 2026.
Director of E-Government and Digital Economy at NITDA, Dr. Salisu Kaka, made the disclosure in Abuja during a stakeholder review session of the DPI and NGDX drafts at the Digital Public Infrastructure Live Event.
The forum, themed “Advancing Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure through Standards, Data Exchange and e-Government Transformation,” brought together regulators, state governments, and private sector stakeholders to harmonise inputs for building inclusive, secure, and interoperable systems for governance and service delivery.
According to Kaka, Nigeria already has several foundational elements in place, including national identity systems and digital payment platforms.
What remains is the establishment of the data exchange framework, which he said would be finalised by the end of 2025.
“Before the end of this year and by next year we will be fully ready with the foundational element, and we start dropping the use cases across sectors,” Kaka explained.
He stressed that the federal government recognises the autonomy of states urging them to align with national standards.
“If the states can model and reflect what happens at the national level, then we can have a 360-degree view of the whole data exchange across the country and drive all-of-government processes,” he added.
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