Aviation

Full Text: NCAA Debunks Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Claims About  NCAA, Nigerian Pilots, and Substance Abuse.

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has noted with concern the comments made by Distinguished Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on the floor of the Senate regarding alleged inadequacies in pilot preparation, claims of substance use among flight crew, and supposed lapses in the Authority’s oversight responsibilities. While the Authority holds the Distinguished… Continue reading Full Text: NCAA Debunks Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s Claims About  NCAA, Nigerian Pilots, and Substance Abuse.

CAMPAIGNS

IDGC 2025: Edgerley Old Girls Association,Unity Chapter Distributes Sanitary Pads, Pep Talks to GGSS Dutse

By Ada Nkong Old students of Edgerley Memorial Girls Secondary Calabar resident in Abuja under the Unity Chapter paid a visit to Government Girls Secondary School Dutse on Tuesday October 20, to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child. The team led by the President of the Chapter Mrs Atim Ejike, ably represented by… Continue reading IDGC 2025: Edgerley Old Girls Association,Unity Chapter Distributes Sanitary Pads, Pep Talks to GGSS Dutse

AWARDS

NAMA Bags National Integrity, Leadership, and Development Award

By Ada Nkong …As Spokesman Bags Individual Integrity Award The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has won an award for National Integrity, Leadership and Development. A statement signed by Dr Abdullahi Musa, director public relations and consumer protection says the recognition is for its exceptional commitment to integrity, transparency, and accountability in the aviation industry.… Continue reading NAMA Bags National Integrity, Leadership, and Development Award

HUMAN INTEREST

2025 UN Day for Older Persons:Stakeholders Advocate Greater Inclusion, Empowerment of Older Persons

By Ada Nkong The need to harness the potentials of older persons in national development has been emphasized. Speaking at a roundtable to commemorate the 35th UN International day of older persons organized by the National Human Rights Commission,United Nations in Nigeria and the Dave Omokaro Foundation. The Theme for this year's celebration is Older Persons… Continue reading 2025 UN Day for Older Persons:Stakeholders Advocate Greater Inclusion, Empowerment of Older Persons

AWARDS

NiMet DG Bags Best MDA in Open Data Excellence at  Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025

By Ada Nkong The  Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), under the leadership of Prof. Charles Anosike, has been honoured at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, organized by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) under The Presidency. While NiMet was conferred with the “Best Federal MDA in Open Data Excellence” award in recognition of… Continue reading NiMet DG Bags Best MDA in Open Data Excellence at  Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025

Security

Badaru Charges Army War College Graduands to Lead With Courage, Integrity

By Ada Nkong ........Commends President Tinubu’s support for strengthening national security The  Minister of Defence  Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has charged the Army War College Graduands to lead with courage and integrity. The Minister  and Special Guest of Honour gave the charge at the graduation ceremony of Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Course 9/2025, held on… Continue reading Badaru Charges Army War College Graduands to Lead With Courage, Integrity

Transportation

Dantsoho Inaugurated as IAPH VP, Sets Agenda For African Port Growth

By Ada Nkong The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has outlined his key priorities for advancing port development across the continent. This follows his inauguration as Vice President (Africa) of the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), Speaking after his inauguration at the recently concluded World Ports Conference,… Continue reading Dantsoho Inaugurated as IAPH VP, Sets Agenda For African Port Growth

Aviation

NiMet to Leverage AI for Weather Forecasting

By Ada Nkong The DG Nigerian Meteorological Agency,Prof. Charles Anosike says NiMet Is Committed to Leveraging AI-Powered Weather Forecasting to Strengthen Weather and Climate Information for Farmers . He made this known when the Agricultural Innovation Mechanism for Scale (AIM for Scale) team, led by Imara Salas, Director, AIM for Scale Secretariat, and Mohammad Farrae,… Continue reading NiMet to Leverage AI for Weather Forecasting

TRAVELS

Gov Bassey Otu Hails Diasporas as Agents of Change, Innovation

By Ada Nkong The Governor of Cross River State, Sen. Bassey Otu, has underscored the importance of state Diaspora Focal Offices as a tool for driving diaspora engagement and investing. Governor Otu who  hailed diasporas as agents of Change, innovations, investments and social transformation, was represented by the Deputy Governor Rt. Hon Peter Odey stated… Continue reading Gov Bassey Otu Hails Diasporas as Agents of Change, Innovation