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

ECONOMY

Marine and Blue Economy Ministry  Adopts Performance  Management System.

By Ada Nkong The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy  has embraced the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP 25) with the inauguration of the Core Performance Management Team (PMS) for the new Ministry. A statement signed by Mr Mohammed Zakari, Head, Press, and Public Relations Department says he Permanent Secretary,  Oloruntola… Continue reading Marine and Blue Economy Ministry  Adopts Performance  Management System.

Transportation

Ports Concessioning :Marine And  Blue Economy Ministry Partners ICRC, BPE on Effective PPP Models 

By Ada Nkong The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy as part of efforts to restructure, transform and improve efficiency within the nations ports has indicated resolve to partner with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) in identifying world best practices and also identifying the appropriate Public and… Continue reading Ports Concessioning :Marine And  Blue Economy Ministry Partners ICRC, BPE on Effective PPP Models 

ELECTIONS · Transportation

BASA Direct Flights: Nigeria, Brazil in Talks

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo , has commenced high-level discussions with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) and initiate direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, special assistant communications to the minister says… Continue reading BASA Direct Flights: Nigeria, Brazil in Talks

Transportation

Unbundling Rail Sector: Governors Indicate Interest

The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has disclosed that a lot of governors are  investing in the rail sector, from Lagos to Plateau, and even that of Kaduna, he noted that they have all indicated their interest in expanding railways in their states. The Minister made this known Friday while on an inspection… Continue reading Unbundling Rail Sector: Governors Indicate Interest

Transportation

World Maritime Day 2024: Adegboyega Reaffirms Nigeria:s Commitment to Maritime Safety.

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to join the rest of the world in promoting the critical importance of maritime safety for seafarers, infrastructure, and the environment in line with the campaign by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to attain a robust and sustainable development… Continue reading World Maritime Day 2024: Adegboyega Reaffirms Nigeria:s Commitment to Maritime Safety.

Transportation

Transportation Minister Advocates Reconstruction of Federal Roads in North Eastern States.

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has appealed for the total reconstruction of the Gombe- Dukku- Darazo and Gombe - Bajoga - Nafada- Potiskum roads which are currently in deplorable condition. A statement signed by Umar Jubril special assistant media to the minister says Sen. Ahmed Alkali made the appeal… Continue reading Transportation Minister Advocates Reconstruction of Federal Roads in North Eastern States.