Transportation

Railway Infrastructure Development: Sen. Alkali leads delegation to Beijing,Strengthens Ties

By Ada Nkong The stage is set for a new era of cooperation between Nigeria and China in the realm of railway infrastructure development. A delegation from Nigeria's Ministry of Transportation and the Nigerian Railway Corporation led by The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali traveled to Beijing, China, for a crucial meeting with… Continue reading Railway Infrastructure Development: Sen. Alkali leads delegation to Beijing,Strengthens Ties

Aviation

Capacity Building: NCAA Trains Journalist on Aviation Safety, Credible Reportage

By Ada Nkong Facilitators with Chairman ATACA and some participants at the workshop In a bid to improve aviation safety reporting and equip journalists reporting its activities to serve the public better, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority held a two day workshop for Aviation journalists in Abuja . The theme of the workshop which took… Continue reading Capacity Building: NCAA Trains Journalist on Aviation Safety, Credible Reportage

ECONOMY

Stakeholders Back  License Review, Get Nod To Propose Royalties.

By Ada Nkong The federal government, in collaboration with stakeholders in the mining sector, have reached a consensus supporting the review of mining license rates after a recent three-hour meeting. This review aims to align the sector with current market realities and to ensure more effective management of Nigeria’s mineral resources.a statement signed by Mr… Continue reading Stakeholders Back  License Review, Get Nod To Propose Royalties.

Aviation

Deduction of 50%   Internal Revenue of Aviation Agencies: Keyamo Appeals for Calm

By Ada Nkong Following a call to action by aviation unions over 50% deduction of internal revenue, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has called for calm. In a statement made available to our correspondent, the Minister said he is aware of the call to action by the workers’ unions within the… Continue reading Deduction of 50%   Internal Revenue of Aviation Agencies: Keyamo Appeals for Calm

Transportation

Nationwide Protests: ATACA Move Annual Seminar to October 3

By Ada Nkong Following the uncertainties associated with the lingering nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests against hunger and hardship across the country, the organizers of the 4th Annual Seminar of the Abuja Transport & Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), originally set for August 7, 2024, at the NICON Luxury Hotel in Abuja, have announced postponement of the programme.… Continue reading Nationwide Protests: ATACA Move Annual Seminar to October 3

Aviation

Arik Aircraft Grounding: Airline Overall Operations Continue -NCAA

By Ada Nkong Following court orders to ground 3 Arik Air aircrafts which affected their operations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation authority has clarified that the airline's other aircrafts are still in operation. A statement signed by Michael Achimugu director public affairs and consumer operations says contrary to information being circulated in some quarters, neither the… Continue reading Arik Aircraft Grounding: Airline Overall Operations Continue -NCAA

Aviation

Arik Aircraft Grounding: Airline Overall Operations Continue -NCAA

By Ada Nkong Following court orders to ground 3 Arik Air aircrafts which affected their operations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation authority has clarified that the airline's other aircrafts are still in operation. A statement signed by Michael Achimugu director public affairs and consumer operations says contrary to information being circulated in some quarters, neither the… Continue reading Arik Aircraft Grounding: Airline Overall Operations Continue -NCAA

Aviation

NCAA Grounds Arik Aircraft Over Legal Issues

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil aviation authority has confirmed the grounding of Arik Air over legal issues. On the 19th day of July, 2024, the enforcement department of the FCT High Court enforced an Order made by the Court regarding a debt of $2.5 million owed by Arik Airline to one Atlas Petroleum International… Continue reading NCAA Grounds Arik Aircraft Over Legal Issues

Aviation

Breaking News: FG Bows to Pressure  Suspends Planned Increase in Navigational Charges

By Ada Nkong In response to the directive from the Honorable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo,  the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has suspended its earlier announced increase in navigational charges. A statement by Mr Abdullah Musa director public affairs says this decision follows the Minister’s recognition of the current economic challenges… Continue reading Breaking News: FG Bows to Pressure  Suspends Planned Increase in Navigational Charges