This is an update on the planned commissioning of Anambra state international cargo and passenger airport. jkcyno news earlier reported that Federal Government suspended the opening of Anambra international Cargo and passenger Airport Umueri that was supposed to be commissioned officially tomorrow, Saturday, October 30, 2021. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), which had
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eNaira app restored to Google playstore hours after removal with terrible review
The recently launched eNaira speed wallet application has been restored to the Google Play Store barely 24 hours after it was taken down. Jkcyno news had reported that eNaira app was removed from the Google playstore on Wednesday, some days after its launch by the Central Bank of Nigeria. This may not be unconnected to