By Ada Nkong As the world marks the International Day of the Seafarer 2025, Maritime Advocate and Master Seafarer Captain Caleb Danladi has called for an end to workplace harassment in the Maritime industry. In a statement made available to Newsannex, Captain Danladi called on stakeholders in the sector to take firm action against harassment… Continue reading World Day of the Seafarer 2025: Capt. Caleb Danladi Calls for Harassment Free Maritime Industry
Category: ECONOMY
Africa’S Largest Rare Earth Minerals Project in Nigeria to Create 10,000 Plus Jobs
By Ada Nkong The Federal Government has pledged full support to a $ 400 million Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plan to build Africa's largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa State, potentially creating over 10,000 jobs nationwide. A statement signed by Segun Tomori, Special Assistant Media and Publicity to Minister of Solid Minerals… Continue reading Africa’S Largest Rare Earth Minerals Project in Nigeria to Create 10,000 Plus Jobs
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
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
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
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
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
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
Transport Minister Seeks Deeper Collaboration With China for Rail Power, Security Infrastructure
By Ada Nkong Minister Of Transportation, Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali has called on Chinese and foreign investors to invest in Nigeria's railway infrastructure such as the power supply schemes, integrated security solutions, and real-time monitoring systems to secure the corridors and ensure reliable service delivery. Speaking at the 16th International Infrastructure Investment And Construction Forum… Continue reading Transport Minister Seeks Deeper Collaboration With China for Rail Power, Security Infrastructure
