Aviation

Economic Transformation: Keyamo, MOFI Dialogue on Aviation Investment Opportunities

By Ada Nkong In a bid to discuss investment opportunities within the aviation sector as part of broader efforts to reposition the industry as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic transformation, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo ,  received in audience a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), led by… Continue reading Economic Transformation: Keyamo, MOFI Dialogue on Aviation Investment Opportunities

Transportation

NSIB to Step up Safety Oversight With Multimodal Instruments

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)  says as part of its strategic vision, the Bureau is finalising two critical regulatory frameworks, the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for the Maritime Mode of Transport and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations for the Rail sector. A statement signed by Bimbo Oladeji, Director public… Continue reading NSIB to Step up Safety Oversight With Multimodal Instruments

Aviation

NiMet, SEDC  Discuss Strategic Partnership to Enhance Climate Disaster Preparedness in South-East

By Ada Nkong  The Managing Director, South-East Development Commission (SEDC), Mr. Mark Okoye paid a courtesy visit to the Director General/CEO Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike,  Wednesday 16th July. During the visit , the MD expressed his desire for both government institutions to explore ways to partner and improve collective efforts in promoting… Continue reading NiMet, SEDC  Discuss Strategic Partnership to Enhance Climate Disaster Preparedness in South-East

Aviation

( Video) FAAN Board: Keyamo Inaugurates Ganduje,Kuku Others

By Ada Nkong The Minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo has tasked the newly inaugurated Board of Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria to bring their wealth of experience to bear on solving the challenges faced by FAAN. The Minister gave the charge while handing over letters of appointment to the new FAAN Board… Continue reading ( Video) FAAN Board: Keyamo Inaugurates Ganduje,Kuku Others

Aviation

NCAA Authorizes Domestic Flights for Enugu Air

By Ada Nkong In line with the 5 point agenda of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has approved domestic operations for Enough Air In a release made available to newsmen signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, Director Consumer protection and public relations, this is in line with… Continue reading NCAA Authorizes Domestic Flights for Enugu Air

Transportation

Kaduna State to Enjoy Federal Government Collaboration on Light Rail Development

…says transportation is the gateway to a nation’s economy By Ada Nkong The Federal Government says it is  ready to collaborate with the Kaduna state government on the construction of light rail projects to ease  transportation . The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali disclosed this while receiving a delegation led by the governor… Continue reading Kaduna State to Enjoy Federal Government Collaboration on Light Rail Development

Aviation

Weather Forecast : NiMet Tasks Journalists On Prompt, Professional Reportage

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Meteorological agency NiMet has tasked journalists on timely and efficient reportage of climate and weather advisories.The director general NiMet, Prof Charles Anosike gave the charge Tuesday at a media dialogue in Abuja. The media dialogue with the theme 'Weather and Climate Reporting for Safety of Lives' organized by NiMet in… Continue reading Weather Forecast : NiMet Tasks Journalists On Prompt, Professional Reportage

ECONOMY

FG Partners With UNODC To Strengthen Response To Mineral Terrorism

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) are partnering to strengthen Nigeria’s response to criminal and terrorist finance related to minerals. A statement signed by Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant Media and Publicity says officials of the UN agency Consulting the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr.… Continue reading FG Partners With UNODC To Strengthen Response To Mineral Terrorism

Aviation

BAGASOO Confirms Exponential Increase of West Africa Air Safety Records

By Ada Nkong The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO), says the safety profile of aviation safety among member States has improved exponentially. Recall that BAGASOO, comprises Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. Since its establishment in 2009. BAGASOO's support with the implementation of international safety… Continue reading BAGASOO Confirms Exponential Increase of West Africa Air Safety Records