ECONOMY

FG Appoints Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi Substantive Registrar/CEO of CRFFN

By Ada Nkong As part of efforts to reposition the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) for better efficiency and management, the Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola , has approved the appointment of a substantive Registrar/CEO for the Council. He is Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi. He takes over from… Continue reading FG Appoints Igwe Kingsley Onyekachi Substantive Registrar/CEO of CRFFN

Transportation

Warri-Itakpe Train Service Addresses Concerns About Ticketing Practices

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Railway Corporation says it is working to end ticket racketeering on Warri-Itakpe rail corridor. A statement signed by Engineer Sanni Abdulganiyu the Coordinator  of Warri Itakpe Train Service says it is stepping up monitoring and any staff found culpable will be punished accordingly . See full statement below: The management… Continue reading Warri-Itakpe Train Service Addresses Concerns About Ticketing Practices

Aviation

NCAT Bags NCAA Approval for ARFF Training

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) today, Tuesday, October 29, 2024 has issued certificate of accreditation to the Aerodrome Emergency Training School of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria as provider of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training in Nigeria. The award ceremony, in line with Acting Director General Civil… Continue reading NCAT Bags NCAA Approval for ARFF Training

Aviation

PortHarcourt Helicopter Crash: NAMA Commiserates With Victims Families

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has  commiserated with the families of victims of the ill-fated helicopter crash on Thursday, the 24th of October, 2024 in Port Harcourt. A statement signed by Engr Farouk Umar ,MD NAMA says the agency grieves over the loss. " As an agency, we are deeply grieved by… Continue reading PortHarcourt Helicopter Crash: NAMA Commiserates With Victims Families

Transportation

Air peace 10th Anniversary: FG Commends Airline Resilience, Assures Ease of Doing Business

By Ada Nkong As Air Peace celebrates its tenth anniversary, Vice-president Shettima Kazim has commended the company and the CEO Allen Onyema for resilience, innovation and resilience in the sector. The Vice-President who was represented by minister of transportation Sa'id Alkali said Allen Onyema had flown the Nigerian flag beyond expectation. "We are here, first… Continue reading Air peace 10th Anniversary: FG Commends Airline Resilience, Assures Ease of Doing Business

Aviation

AAAU Board Chairman Inspects Work at Permanent Site

By Ada Nkong On Tuesday, 22nd October, 2024, the Chairman of the Governing Council of the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja, Alhaji Bukar Goni Aji, conducted an inspection of the ongoing construction at the university's permanent site. The Chairman, accompanied by the Registrar, Mr Sheikh Mustapha  the Director of Physical Planning and Works,… Continue reading AAAU Board Chairman Inspects Work at Permanent Site

Aviation

International Transport Workers’ Federation Congratulates Nigeria on Global Compliance Milestone

The International Transport Workers' Federation has congratulated Nigeria for its impressive achievement in the aviation sector. The ITF General Secretary made this known in an official email to the  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo  at the closing session of the 46th ITF Congress. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood says ITF… Continue reading International Transport Workers’ Federation Congratulates Nigeria on Global Compliance Milestone

ECONOMY

7th Diaspora Investment Summit:  NDIS, Key Platform for Diaspora Investment â€¦Dabiri-Erewa

By Ada Nkong Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS) is a consistent key platform for the Nigerian Diaspora to play a pivotal role in the country’s economic growth and development. Chairman/CEO, NIDCOM, stated this during the Press Conference towards the opening of the 7th Nigeria… Continue reading 7th Diaspora Investment Summit:  NDIS, Key Platform for Diaspora Investment â€¦Dabiri-Erewa

Transportation

Public Private Partnership Model- A necessity for Maritime Infrastructural development in Nigeria – Mobereola

By Ada Nkong Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola (left), with the Director General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Concession, ICRC, Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh during a courtesy visit by the ICRC management to the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos. We are ready to Partner NIMASA to Develop the Maritime Sector –… Continue reading Public Private Partnership Model- A necessity for Maritime Infrastructural development in Nigeria – Mobereola