News on the Go: 5 things that should matter to you today

• Air Peace introduces 15% student discount on Nigeria-London flight
• JAMB reschedules 2025 mock UTME to April 10
• Australia to construct 63,000-seat stadium for 2032 Olympic games

We have highlighted the five most important developments in the news today, Tuesday, March 25, and present them below.

5 issues in the news that should matter to you today

1. Air Peace introduces 15% student discount on Nigeria-London flights: Air Peace has unveiled a 15% discount on economy-class tickets for students travelling on its Nigeria-London routes. 

The initiative, announced by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, aims to make international travel more affordable for students.

2. Aviation workers threaten nationwide airport shutdown over assault on FAAN official: Aviation unions have announced plans to shut down airports nationwide starting March 31 if the customs officer responsible for assaulting the Director of Aviation Security at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is not removed.

The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), and the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) condemned the incident in a joint statement signed by Ocheme Aba, Frances Akinjole, and Abdul Rasaq Saidu.

3. JAMB reschedules 2025 mock UTME to April 10: The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the 2025 Mock UTME, shifting the exam date from April 5 to April 10, 2025.

According to JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, the change was made to finalise necessary preparations and implement various improvements aimed at enhancing the examination process. 

4. US warns Nigerians: Overstaying visa may lead to permanent ban: The United States government has issued a stern warning to Nigerian travellers, emphasising that overstaying a visa could result in a permanent ban from re-entering the country.

In a notice shared via its official X account on Monday, March 24, the US Mission in Nigeria highlighted the strict enforcement of visa regulations. 

5. Australia to construct 63,000-seat stadium for 2032 Olympic games: Australia has unveiled plans to build a state-of-the-art 63,000-seat stadium and a world-class aquatic centre for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli announced the upgrades on Tuesday, March 25, revealing that the new Brisbane Stadium will be located in the heart of the city, while the aquatic centre will accommodate up to 25,000 spectators.