Transportation

FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

By Ada Nkong The need to establish Marine infrastructure as well as a strong policy framework to drive Nigeria's Marine and Blue economy has been emphasized.The Minister of Marine and Blue economy Adegboyega Oyetola disclosed this at the executive validation workshop on the national policy on Marine and Blue economy in Abuja . The ministry… Continue reading FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

Aviation

NiMet Unveils Aeronautical Meteorological Bulletin

By Ada Nkong Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, SAN, (Right) and Professor Charles Anosike, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) at the Minister’s office during the unveiling of NiMet’s new publication, Aeronautical Meteorological Bulletin, on Monday, 9th December 2024. The bulletin is essential for flight… Continue reading NiMet Unveils Aeronautical Meteorological Bulletin

Aviation

Maritime Safety: NiMet And MOWCA Agree On Joint Action To Improve Uptake Of Marine Weather Information For Safety Of Maritime Operations In Member States

By Ada Nkong Left to Right: Dr Paul Adalikwu, Secretary General of the Maritime Organization of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), and Prof. Charles Anosike, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Prof. Charles Anosike, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), at MOWCA’s headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday, 5th December 2024, where… Continue reading Maritime Safety: NiMet And MOWCA Agree On Joint Action To Improve Uptake Of Marine Weather Information For Safety Of Maritime Operations In Member States

Transportation

Oyetola,Akpabio, Others Push for Establishment of Coast Guard

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue economy Adegboyega Oyetola says there is a need for a dedicated security force to safeguard Nigeria's Maritime resources as a pathway to maximizing the economic gains from the blue economy. Oyetola stated this at the public hearing organized by the Senate committee on Maritime and Blue… Continue reading Oyetola,Akpabio, Others Push for Establishment of Coast Guard

Transportation

Oyetola Commiserates With Kogi State Government and Affected Families of Boat Accident in Kupa South LGA, Kogi State.

……Reinforces the importance of complying with NIWA's Waterways Transportation Code. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has commiserated with the Kogi State government and the families and victims involved in the recent tragic boat accident that occurred in the Kupa Ebbe Village, Kupa South Local Government area of Kogi State, during the… Continue reading Oyetola Commiserates With Kogi State Government and Affected Families of Boat Accident in Kupa South LGA, Kogi State.

Transportation

FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

By Ada Nkong Dr Adegboyega Oyetola                                         Minister Marine and Blue Economy Nigeria has achieved notable progress in maritime governance, including the ratification and domestication of international protocols and conventions.The minister of Marine and Blue economy Dr Adegboyega Oyetola made this assertion at the validation workshop on development of national policy for the marine and Blue… Continue reading FG Moves to Validate National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy

Aviation

Adefunke Adeyemi Re-Elected Secretary General of the African  Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)

By Ada Nkong Nigeria has once again cemented its status as a leader in African aviation with the re-election of Nigeria’s Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi as Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood SA Media to the Minister of Aviation says the announcement came Thursday during the… Continue reading Adefunke Adeyemi Re-Elected Secretary General of the African  Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC)

Aviation

AAAU Partakes in 34th NMetS Conference on Climate Change and Sustainability

By Ada Nkong Dr. Eniola Ajani Olaniyan, Ag. Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies, participated in the 34th National Conference of the Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMetS), held from the 24th to 25th of November, 2024, at the main auditorium of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) in Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria. The… Continue reading AAAU Partakes in 34th NMetS Conference on Climate Change and Sustainability

Aviation

FG Moves to Improve Service Delivery at Airports

By Ada Nkong The federal government has announced the appointment of voluntary special merchants at airports. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood ,special assistant media and communications to the minister of aviation,says this is in recognition of the critical need for our airports to meet the highest standards of customer service and operational excellence.… Continue reading FG Moves to Improve Service Delivery at Airports