ECONOMY

France Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Mining Development Road Map

By Ada Nkong French Ambassador to Nigeria,  Marc Fonbaustier has reaffirmed his nation’s commitment to remain Nigeria’s formidable ally in developing the solid minerals sector. A statement by Segun Tomori, special assistant media to the Minister says he made this remark while paying a courtesy call on the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele… Continue reading France Reaffirms Commitment to Nigeria’s Mining Development Road Map

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NiMet DG Harps on Good Leadership Model

Ada Nkong The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has said that good leaders bring the weather and set the climate within the team by serving as a role model for the way team members interact with others. Professor Anosike who was speaking at the African… Continue reading NiMet DG Harps on Good Leadership Model

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NiMet  CARE Nigeria Partner to Reach More Users

By Ada Nkong NiMet is to sign a memorandum of understanding with CARE Nigeria to seal a partnership that will ensure more users access climate information. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike says the partnership with CARE Nigeria, part of CARE USA, will help the… Continue reading NiMet  CARE Nigeria Partner to Reach More Users

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NCAA @25: Keyamo, NCAA DG Harps on Deeper Economic Regulation, Tech Adaptation for Safer Aviation

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,  and the Director-General, Civil Aviation Capt. Chris Najomo have harped on technological adaptation and deeper economic regulation to drive safer Nigerian aviation industry. They both spoke at the Nigeria Civil Aviation (NCAA) 25 Years Anniversary symposium held in Abuja on Saturday. The symposium… Continue reading NCAA @25: Keyamo, NCAA DG Harps on Deeper Economic Regulation, Tech Adaptation for Safer Aviation

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AAAU Signs MoU with ATOM Aviation Training Services,Tours Facility

By Ada Nkong The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) in Abuja has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ATOM Aviation Training Services, an aviation training institution based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). A statement signed by Miss Saadatu Usman public relations officer AAAU says the MoU signing ceremony, held on 12th… Continue reading AAAU Signs MoU with ATOM Aviation Training Services,Tours Facility

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Seasonal Climate Predictions 2025: NiMet Predicts Flash Floods in Coastal Cities by May-June

By Ada Nkong High intensity rainfall in May-June this year is likely to result in flash floods in the Coastal Cities according to NiMet. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this during the 2025 Annual Public Presentation of the Seasonal Climate Prediction by Nigerian Meteorological Agency with the theme ' The… Continue reading Seasonal Climate Predictions 2025: NiMet Predicts Flash Floods in Coastal Cities by May-June

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Strike Action : NiMet Management, Unions  Agree To Postpone

By Ada Nkong The planned strike action by  some NiMet staff and some aviation unions scheduled to begin on Tuesday, 4th of February 2025 has been postponed. The management of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the agency-based unions; National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP), Senior Staff Association of… Continue reading Strike Action : NiMet Management, Unions  Agree To Postpone

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Fatal Plane Crash: Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Collide in Washington DC

By Ada Nkong An American Airlines flight carrying dozens of passengers has collided with a military helicopter as it approached Washington DC's Ronald Reagan National Airport. The plane then crashed into the Potomac River, officials said, and boats and divers are searching the water for survivors. The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet - carrying 60 passengers… Continue reading Fatal Plane Crash: Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Collide in Washington DC

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NCAA Annouces Max Air Imminent Operations Suspension for 3 Months.

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the inminent suspension of Max Air operations following  the incident involving Max Air B734 aircraft with registration marks 5N-MBD, on landing at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano on Tuesday, 28th, January 2025 at about 2251 hours. A statement by Mr Mike Achimugu, Director… Continue reading NCAA Annouces Max Air Imminent Operations Suspension for 3 Months.