Aviation

FAAN MD Commits to Staff Welfare, Training and Business Development

By Ada Nkong Aviation stakeholders have been urged to prioritise investment in project development to enhance bankability and attract investors. The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku made the appeal during her opening address at the ongoing Biennial FAAN Joint Trade Unions Conference 2025, held… Continue reading FAAN MD Commits to Staff Welfare, Training and Business Development

POLITICS

Amb.Etim Okpoyo Debunks Publication By Eagle Eye, Others

By Ada Nkong Former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State , Ambassador Etim Okpoyo has described recent  Publications in Eagle Eye and other papers crediting him with some statements as false affirming that the  publications were based by comments  made by him at an interview with some newspapers between 2015 and,2019. In an interaction with… Continue reading Amb.Etim Okpoyo Debunks Publication By Eagle Eye, Others

ECONOMY

IMO Council Election Bid: Oyetola Canvasses Island Nation’s Vote

By Ada Nkong Nigeria's Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola CON (left) and Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment, Dr. Joyelle Clarke, when both Ministers met on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. As the… Continue reading IMO Council Election Bid: Oyetola Canvasses Island Nation’s Vote

Aviation

NSIB Strengthens Regional Strategic Ties, Visits AskyAirlines Togo

By Ada Nkong Captain Alex Badeh Jr., Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), visited Mr. Esayas Woldemariam Hailu, Chief Executive Officer of Asky Airlines, in Lomé, Togo . The high-level engagement marked a significant step in fostering regional cooperation and mutual alignment on aviation safety, investigative transparency, and technical training. In a… Continue reading NSIB Strengthens Regional Strategic Ties, Visits AskyAirlines Togo

Aviation

NCAA Builds Capacity in Aviation Reportage

By Ada Nkong In a bid to ensure effective communication of policies, programs and updates about it's activities and the aviation sector in general,the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has organized a two day training program for aviation correspondents in Abuja. Speaking to Journalists during the training, Mrs Uju Mbamadu , Assistant Director public relations with… Continue reading NCAA Builds Capacity in Aviation Reportage

Gender

NAWOJ FCT Advocates Early Cancer Screening

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter has urged women to undertake early and regular cancer screening. The call was made at its June 2025 Congress for women across the country to take advantage of free cancer screening opportunities, warning that ignorance and late detection are major causes of avoidable… Continue reading NAWOJ FCT Advocates Early Cancer Screening

Security

Ambassador Gabriel Aduda Underscores Importance of Reliable Military Healthcare,  Training Infrastructure to performance

By Ada Nkong The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery and training infrastructure across the Nigerian Armed Forces. A statement signed by Elvis Jiyovwi for Director Public Information says during an official visit to Kaduna, Ambassador Aduda inspected the newly… Continue reading Ambassador Gabriel Aduda Underscores Importance of Reliable Military Healthcare,  Training Infrastructure to performance

Aviation · HUMAN INTEREST

Update on Air India Crash: 290 Persons Confirmed Dead

By Ada Nkong As at this morning, the CNN has it that 290 persons including those hit on the ground have been confirmed dead in the Air India Crash. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited the scene of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad and is meeting injured people in hospital All but… Continue reading Update on Air India Crash: 290 Persons Confirmed Dead

Aviation

Maiden Nigeria International Air Show-FG Dialogues With International Airline Operators

By Ada Nkong Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni 5th from left, Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Air show, Brian Williams 4th from left and members of the International Airline Operators. In a bid to foster collaboration and stimulate growth within the Nigerian aviation sector, the Permanent Secretary Ministry… Continue reading Maiden Nigeria International Air Show-FG Dialogues With International Airline Operators