Aviation

Timely Communication of Climate and Weather Predictions, Support Sustainable Socio-Economic Development -Anosike

By Ada Nkong Prof Charles Anosike DG/CEO NiMet (second Left) in a group picture at the Investor Roundtable meeting of the ISSB The Director General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency has emphasized the role of weather and climate reporting in Socio-Economic Development. The DG made the assertion during investors roundtable meeting organized by the Nigerian Exchange Group… Continue reading Timely Communication of Climate and Weather Predictions, Support Sustainable Socio-Economic Development -Anosike

ECONOMY

African Professionals Confer African Champion of the Year on Dele Alake

By Ada Nkong The African Professionals of Australia (APA) has conferred the title of African Champion of the Year on Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the mining sector and commitment to diaspora engagement. A statement by Segun Tomori, SA Media to the Minister says… Continue reading African Professionals Confer African Champion of the Year on Dele Alake

POLITICS

CROSSJOF Commends Boki LGA Chairperson Hon. Nyiam Over Fight Against Illicit Drug Abuse

By Ada Nkong Cross Rivers State journalists in Abuja under the umbrella body of Cross Rivers State Journalists Forum (CROSSJOF) have commended the steps taken so far by the Chairman of Boki Local Government Area, Eti-Eka Hon.Beatrice Etta Nyiam in the fight against drug-related social vices in the council. This was contained in a press… Continue reading CROSSJOF Commends Boki LGA Chairperson Hon. Nyiam Over Fight Against Illicit Drug Abuse

AGRICULTURE

22nd Anniversary: ARCN Executive Secretary Celebrates Etsu Nupe @ 73 

By Ada Nkong The Executive Secretary, Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, (ARCN) Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban has described the Etsu Nupe ,Dr. Yahaya Abubakar as a father and mentor to the entire kingdom. This was contained in his birthday felicitations to the Etsu Nupe, a first class traditional ruler who has been on the throne… Continue reading 22nd Anniversary: ARCN Executive Secretary Celebrates Etsu Nupe @ 73 

Aviation

Air Peace Port-Harcourt Incident: Crew Members Test Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis -NSIB

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says some crew members aboard  the Boeing 737-524 aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-BQQ, operated by Air Peace Limited 9128209331 which was involved in a serious incident that occurred on 13 July 2025 at Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Omagwa, Port Harcourt, Rivers State have… Continue reading Air Peace Port-Harcourt Incident: Crew Members Test Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis -NSIB

Transportation

Unauthorized Trucks Diversion: NPA Moves to Check Trend With Technology

By Ada Nkong In a bid to improve operational efficiency and ease traffic management,the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has actualized the installation of Electronic Barrier Systems at all Terminal access points in furtherance of its 'Automation Drive' across Terminals in Lagos Ports Complexes (LPCs). According to the NPA Management, under the leadership of Managing Director… Continue reading Unauthorized Trucks Diversion: NPA Moves to Check Trend With Technology

LEGISLATURE

Why Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot resume at the Senate yet

By Ken Harries Esq In Nigeria’s political landscape, the National Assembly is meant to be a sanctuary of sober deliberation and a place where rules and processes are observed with discipline, decorum and responsibility. Yet in this same hallowed chamber, the suspended Kogi Central Senatorial District Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has continued to demonstrate a determination… Continue reading Why Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cannot resume at the Senate yet

Aviation

NiMet Restates Commitment to Reliable Climate Data for Nation Building

By Ada Nkong L-R Prof. Charles Anosike DG/CEO NiMet, Mr John Briggs Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien Board Member (African Rep) International Sustainability Standards Board,Neil Stewart Director of Corporate Outreach, the IFRS Foundation The Director General NiMet and Nigeria's Permanent Representative to WMO, Prof. Anosike has reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to ensuring access to… Continue reading NiMet Restates Commitment to Reliable Climate Data for Nation Building

POLITICS

Passenger Responsibility: NCAA Bars Pilots From Flying With Unruly Passengers

By Ada Nkong The need to enforce penalties on unruly passengers as a means of sanitizing  passenger, airlines engagement has been emphasized. The Director public affairs  and consumer protection of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Mr Michael Achimugu during a meeting of the regulating authority with airline operators in Abuja disclosed that Pilots have been… Continue reading Passenger Responsibility: NCAA Bars Pilots From Flying With Unruly Passengers