By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola, has congratulated Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH). In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and… Continue reading Oyetola Felicitates Dantsoho on Election as IAPH Vice President
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The Laws of Human Stupidity and Nigeria’s Tragic Decline
By Mike Udam PhD Carlo M. Cipolla, the Italian economic historian, once wrote a humorous yet painfully accurate essay titled The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity. Though penned decades ago, his insight perfectly explains Nigeria’s present misery. It is not merely corruption, bad leadership, or foreign manipulation that has wrecked our economy; it is the… Continue reading The Laws of Human Stupidity and Nigeria’s Tragic Decline
AGriDI Project Hosts Close-Out and Dissemination Workshop in Dakar
By Janet Otieno The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), in collaboration with the West and Central African Council for Agricultural Research and Development (CORAF), will host the AGriDI Close-Out and Dissemination Workshop from 27–29 August 2025 at Sheraton Hotel, Dakar, Senegal. The workshop marks a pivotal stage in the Accelerating Inclusive Green… Continue reading AGriDI Project Hosts Close-Out and Dissemination Workshop in Dakar
FG Moves to Improve Road Safety Via National Land Transport Policy
By Ada Nkong ..........Builds bus terminals, CNG station in Six Geopolitical zones in Nigeria The Federal government says it will build bus terminals and CNG stations in the Six Geopolitical zones of the country. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali revealed this when he met with members of the Abuja Transport and Aviation… Continue reading FG Moves to Improve Road Safety Via National Land Transport Policy
NAMA Moves to Reinforce Nigerian Airspace Security Through Audit
By Ada Nkong As part of preparations for ICAO Audit and additional NCAA certification, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has commenced a comprehensive audit of the entire Kano Flight Information Region (FIR), also known as the Nigerian airspace. A statement signed by Abdullahi Musa Director Public Affairs and Consumer Relations says the exercise which… Continue reading NAMA Moves to Reinforce Nigerian Airspace Security Through Audit
Badaru Brokers Czech Republic Strategic Defence Partnership
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has expressed optimism that Nigeria and Czech Republic will develop a mutually beneficial bilateral relationship. A statement signed by Patience Ituke for director information says the minister said this when he received a high-level Czech delegation led by the Junior Deputy Minister of Defence, Radka Konderlova.… Continue reading Badaru Brokers Czech Republic Strategic Defence Partnership
(Videos) NCAA Bans Airplane Mode on flights, Vows Strict Enforcement
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Civil aviation authority has bannedthe use of airplane mode on phones during takeoff and landing onboard all aircraft.The Director General NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo made this known at a stakeholders security conference organized by the authority in Abuja.
WODDI Inaugurates Technical Committee For AU Agenda 2063
By Ada Nkong In a bid to contribute to Africa's transformation, former Imo State First Lady, and founder of the non-governmental organisation, the Women of Divine Destiny Initiative, WODDI, Dr. (Mrs.) Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, has inaugurated a technical committee on the implementation of the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Speaking at the inauguration on Monday in… Continue reading WODDI Inaugurates Technical Committee For AU Agenda 2063
Amb. Gabriel Aduda Retires as Permanent Secretary Defence
By Ada Nkong After 22 years of active service, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has retired from the Federal Civil Service . A statement signed by Patience Ituke describes it as "twenty-two (22) years of dedicated and meritorious service to the Federal Republic of Nigeria". According to Ituke,Amb.… Continue reading Amb. Gabriel Aduda Retires as Permanent Secretary Defence
