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

Aviation

Airline Operators Call for Confirmation of Capt. Najomo as Substantive DG NCAA

*Describe Nigeria's Aviation Regulation as Best in the World The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called for the confirmation of Captain Chris Najomo as the substantive Director-General, Civil Aviation, Nigeria. Recall that Capt. Najomo was appointed the Acting Director General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in December, 2023. AON, the umbrella body for registered… Continue reading Airline Operators Call for Confirmation of Capt. Najomo as Substantive DG NCAA

Aviation

COP29 : Ministry of Aviation, AAAU strengthen Commitment To Climate Action 

By Ada Nkong The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, joined COP29 in Baku ,Azerbaijan (Nov 11–22, 2024), led by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo alongside senior AAAU officials including the Registrar, Mustapha Sheikh Abdullahi, Director Academic Planning, Prof. Yahaya Ibrahim Zayyana, HOD Meteorology Department, Dr Eniola Ajani Olaniyan and… Continue reading COP29 : Ministry of Aviation, AAAU strengthen Commitment To Climate Action 

Aviation

(Photos)Rivers Helicopter Crash: NSIB Recovers Black Box, to Begin Investigation in Abuja

By Ada Nkong The federal government says the black box for the I'll fated helicopter that crashed on the 24th of October after departing PortHarcout for an NNPC facility in Nniong Annam has been recovered The Minister of aviation and aerospace development Festus Keyamo who briefed pressmen alongside the DG NSIB, Alex Badeh Jr, the… Continue reading (Photos)Rivers Helicopter Crash: NSIB Recovers Black Box, to Begin Investigation in Abuja