By Ada Nkong The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has pledged unwavering support for the newly established Department of Gemology and Gemstones at Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. A statement signed by Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant media and publicity says the initiative, the first of its kind in Africa, aligns with the… Continue reading Minister Declares Support for Gemology and Gemstone Department UniAbuja
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FG to Reopen Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu Monday, 28th April
By Ada Nkong The Federal Government has announced that Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, will reopen for flight operations on Monday, 28th April 2025, following the completion of emergency runway repairs. Recall that on April 18th, 2025, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced that due to a sudden and significant… Continue reading FG to Reopen Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu Monday, 28th April
NIMASA To Disburse Cabotage Fund Following FG Directive
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA says it is set to Disburse Cabotage Vessel Financing Funds,CVFF In a statement made available to journalists, it says the disbursement in response to a firm directive from the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola,will commence by August 2025. Director General of… Continue reading NIMASA To Disburse Cabotage Fund Following FG Directive
Minister of Transportation Commiserates With Families of Gombe Accident Victims
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has consoled families of victims of Gombe State Accident. A statement signed by Alkali Jubril special adviser media and publicity to the Minister says Sen. Alkali received with shock the news of the tragic accident in Billiri town, Gombe state which claimed five (5)… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Commiserates With Families of Gombe Accident Victims
Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Temporarily Closed For Runway Rehabilitation
By Ada Nkong The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the temporary closure of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State, for emergency runway repairs. A statement signed by Mrs Obiageri Oprah director public affairs and consumer protection says there is a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical… Continue reading Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Temporarily Closed For Runway Rehabilitation
Strike: NiMet Responds to Unions, Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Meteorological Agency,NiMet has refuted claims that all elements of the January 28th 2025 agreement between the agency and the unions have been left unattended. In a letter signed by Nasiru Sani , Director Human Resource Management and Administration, on behalf of the Director General, NiMet says it has liaised with… Continue reading Strike: NiMet Responds to Unions, Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare
US Tarrifs May Be A Blessing in Disguise, For Africa – Alake
By Ada Nkong The Minister of solid minerals development Dr. Dele Alake says the prevailing barrage of tariffs initiated by the United States of America may well be a blessing in disguise for African countries. A statement signed by Mr Segun Tomori special assistant media to the Minister says Alake made this remark at the… Continue reading US Tarrifs May Be A Blessing in Disguise, For Africa – Alake
Oyetola Mourns Dr. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji ‘Kongo’: Describes Him as a Seasoned Administrator, Loyal Party Man, Committed Progressive
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, , has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Dr. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji, fondly known as "Kongo", who was kidnapped and died in the hands of his captors in Abuja. In a condolence message personally signed by him, Oyetola, who is also… Continue reading Oyetola Mourns Dr. AbdulRauf Adekunle Adeniji ‘Kongo’: Describes Him as a Seasoned Administrator, Loyal Party Man, Committed Progressive
Stop Assaulting Female Drivers -FEDAN
By Ada Nkong The Female Drivers Association of Nigeria has condemned assault and harassment of female drivers. In a statement signed by Ambassador Eunice Oghale,Founder/President ,it says the Female Drivers Association of Nigeria (FEDAN) are outraged and deeply disturbed by the recent r of assault and harassment perpetrated against one of our members near the… Continue reading Stop Assaulting Female Drivers -FEDAN
