Aviation

Five Crew Members Confirmed Safe as Jet Skids Off Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Runway

By Ada Nkong Following an incidence with aCargo Airplane that Skided-Off the Runway, leading to a temporary closure of the airspace at Nnamdi Azikiwe airport Abuja, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria says all five Crew on board escaped with no reported injury. A statement signed by Mrs Obiageli Oprah director public affairs and consumer… Continue reading Five Crew Members Confirmed Safe as Jet Skids Off Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Runway

Transportation

FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

By Ada Nkong The need to establish Marine infrastructure as well as a strong policy framework to drive Nigeria's Marine and Blue economy has been emphasized.The Minister of Marine and Blue economy Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this at the executive validation workshop on the national policy on Marine and Blue economy in Abuja . The ministry… Continue reading FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

Aviation

NiMet Unveils Aeronautical Meteorological Bulletin

By Ada Nkong Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, SAN, (Right) and Professor Charles Anosike, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) at the Minister’s office during the unveiling of NiMet’s new publication, Aeronautical Meteorological Bulletin, on Monday, 9th December 2024. The bulletin is essential for flight… Continue reading NiMet Unveils Aeronautical Meteorological Bulletin

HEALTH

Corona Virus: Federal Ministry of Health Issues Alert on New Strain

By Ada Nkong The federal ministry of health has raised alarm over the emergence of a new Variant of Corona Virus that has emerged . A statement signed by Dr O Anuma ,Head Teaching hospital division says the virus originated in Australia and has spread to 29 countries already. According to Anuma, the new variant… Continue reading Corona Virus: Federal Ministry of Health Issues Alert on New Strain

Security

Our Success Story is Huge – Matawalle

By Ada Nkong The Minister of State for defence  Dr. Mohammed Bello Matawalle has disclosed that the Nigerian Armed Forces have achieved a lot in the fight against insurgency, banditry and other groups that are enemies of the Nigerian State since the advent of this administration. He however says  a lot of these success stories… Continue reading Our Success Story is Huge – Matawalle

Aviation

Maritime Safety: NiMet And MOWCA Agree On Joint Action To Improve Uptake Of Marine Weather Information For Safety Of Maritime Operations In Member States

By Ada Nkong Left to Right: Dr Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), and Prof. Charles Anosike, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), at MOWCA’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday, 5th December 2024, where… Continue reading Maritime Safety: NiMet And MOWCA Agree On Joint Action To Improve Uptake Of Marine Weather Information For Safety Of Maritime Operations In Member States

Security

Pensions and Other Military Entitlements: Matawalle Commends President Tinubu for Prompt Payment

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of State for Defence,. Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle , has expressed his gratitude to  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu , for his decisive action in ensuring the prompt payment of military salary increase with three months arrears and also today's release of funds for the payment of Pension and other owed… Continue reading Pensions and Other Military Entitlements: Matawalle Commends President Tinubu for Prompt Payment

Transportation

Oyetola,Akpabio, Others Push for Establishment of Coast Guard

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue economy Adegboyega Oyetola says there is a need for a dedicated security force to safeguard Nigeria's Maritime resources as a pathway to maximizing the economic gains from the blue economy. Oyetola stated this at the public hearing organized by the Senate committee on Maritime and Blue… Continue reading Oyetola,Akpabio, Others Push for Establishment of Coast Guard

APPOINTMENTS

Okpebholo Appoints Godswill Inegbe Special Adviser on Communication, Strategy, and Media Projects

By Efosa Osagie Edo State, Nigeria – In a strategic move to strengthen his media coverage and relations with the public, Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced the appointment of Godswill Inegbe as his Special Adviser on Communication, Strategy, and Media Projects. This pivotal appointment comes as the governor looks to fortify his administration with robust… Continue reading Okpebholo Appoints Godswill Inegbe Special Adviser on Communication, Strategy, and Media Projects