Aviation

Keyamo Confirms Nigeria’s Readiness to Host ACI Regional  Conference

By Ada Nkong Nigeria is billed to host the prestigious ACI Africa's Acrobatics Regional Conference and Exhibition next September, 2026.and the visit by the ACI-Africa delegation was primarily aimed at assessing the nation’s level of preparedness for the continental event. In furtherance of this, Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo Aviation receives a… Continue reading Keyamo Confirms Nigeria’s Readiness to Host ACI Regional  Conference

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AAAU and De Montfort University Brainstorm Towards Faculty of Engineering Take-Off

By Ada Nkong In preparation for the establishment of the Faculty of Engineering at the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, a delegation from the University embarked on a facility tour to the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development, De Montfort University (DMU), United Kingdom. A meeting held with the host university focused on… Continue reading AAAU and De Montfort University Brainstorm Towards Faculty of Engineering Take-Off

Transportation

PMAWCA 2025: Dantsoho Reiterates Need for Cooperation to Drive African Seaports Growth

By Ada Nkong The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has emphasized need for cooperation to drive collective  advancement of seaports across the continent. Dantsoho who cited the interconnectedness and interdependence of African nations made this known at the closing ceremony of the 45th Annual Council of the Port Management… Continue reading PMAWCA 2025: Dantsoho Reiterates Need for Cooperation to Drive African Seaports Growth

Aviation

NiMET Innovates in Aviation Sector, Deploys Electric Vehicles to Major Airports

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has enhanced its operations with the deployment of  electric vehicles (EVs) for airside operations across Nigeria’s five international airports — Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, and Enugu. This deployment of EVs is the first in the nation’s aviation sector, positioning NiMet at the forefront of environmental transformation… Continue reading NiMET Innovates in Aviation Sector, Deploys Electric Vehicles to Major Airports

Transportation

Dantsoho Advocates African Ports Collaboration to Accelerate Blue Economy Growth

By Ada Nkong Calls for collective action on climate, digitalisation, trade facilitation Reaffirms commitment to resilient infrastructure across the continent The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and President of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, urged member states to embrace regional collaboration to harness Africa’s… Continue reading Dantsoho Advocates African Ports Collaboration to Accelerate Blue Economy Growth

Aviation

NiMET DG Says ICT Central to Meteorology

By Ada Nkong Professor Charles Anosike, the Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), says that ICT is an essential tool for weather forecasting and the analysis of complex climate data. The DG said this when he paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development… Continue reading NiMET DG Says ICT Central to Meteorology

Aviation

NAAPE Partners First Standard Insurance Brokers for Loss of Licence Insurance

By Ada Nkong The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) is set to partner with First Standard Insurance Brokers  to provide comprehensive Loss of Licence Insurance Cover for all Nigerian pilots and aircraft engineers. A statement by Engr. Blessing  Ahmadu,Public Relations Officer says the initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening the welfare and… Continue reading NAAPE Partners First Standard Insurance Brokers for Loss of Licence Insurance

Transportation

Blue Economy Ministry Partners NIPSS to Accelerate Fish Production, Cut Nigeria’s 2.2m MT Deficit

By Ada Nkong The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has partnered with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to accelerate national fish production and close Nigeria’s estimated 2.2 million metric tonne supply gap through a coordinated policy roadmap. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola Special Assistant to the Minister… Continue reading Blue Economy Ministry Partners NIPSS to Accelerate Fish Production, Cut Nigeria’s 2.2m MT Deficit

Transportation

FG Faults Peter Obi’s Submission on Port Development

By Ada Nkong The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has described recent remarks made by former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, concerning the Federal Government’s approval of the $1 billion modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos as misleading.A statement by Dr Bolaji  Akinola Special Assistant to t Minister… Continue reading FG Faults Peter Obi’s Submission on Port Development