ECONOMY

Deep Seabed Mining: NIMASA to Collaborate With Relevant MDAs to Expand Maritime Resources

By Ada Nkong Nigeria's deep sea exploratory mining activities have commenced in both national and international waters with many developed countries and Pacific countries in support of these activities.  The Director General Nigerian Maritime and safety administration and safety agency (NIMASA) Dr Dayo Mabereola made this known during the stake holders sensitization workshop on deep-sea… Continue reading Deep Seabed Mining: NIMASA to Collaborate With Relevant MDAs to Expand Maritime Resources

Aviation

Capt. Chris Najomo @ 65: Encomiums  as NCAA Management, Staff Fetes AG. DGCA

By Ada Nkong The corporate headquarters Abuja of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) was a beehive of activities as the Authority's management and staff staged a surprise birthday party in honor of the Ag. Director General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo who turned 65 on Tuesday 17th September 2024. The management and staff… Continue reading Capt. Chris Najomo @ 65: Encomiums  as NCAA Management, Staff Fetes AG. DGCA

Transportation

NIMASA DG Cautions Public on Fake Social Media Accounts.

By Ada Nkong The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has cautioned members of the public on the existence of several unauthorized social media accounts making the rounds and purportedly belonging to him. A statement signed by Osagie Edward head public relations says Dr Mobereola via his… Continue reading NIMASA DG Cautions Public on Fake Social Media Accounts.

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