Transportation

FG receives 72 Nigerian graduates trained by CCECC in China

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government on Friday, 5th July 2024, received 72 Nigerians who were earlier sponsored by Chinese Engineering and Construction Company (CECC).  Recall that in 2019, they were sent to China to study Railway Engineering and other Transportation-related courses by China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) as part of its social corporate… Continue reading FG receives 72 Nigerian graduates trained by CCECC in China

Aviation

AAAU GETS  GOVERNING COUNCIL

The African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU), Abuja has gained grounds  as the Federal Government has inaugurated its  governing council. The governing council, mandated for all tertiary institutions, will oversee crucial decisions including budget allocation, employment matters, and strategic university policies. The official inauguration of AAAU's pioneer governing council took place on July 4th, 2024,… Continue reading AAAU GETS  GOVERNING COUNCIL

ECONOMY

CIG Motors Offers Exceptional Career Opportunities for Young Graduates

By Ada Nkong CIG Motors, the sole distributor of GAC Motor in Nigeria, is excited to announce exceptional career opportunities for young graduates eager to excel, contribute, and grow in the automotive industry. As a leading player in the Nigerian automotive market, CIG Motors is committed to fostering talent and providing a platform for young… Continue reading CIG Motors Offers Exceptional Career Opportunities for Young Graduates

Aviation

NCAA Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators Over Failure To Commence Recertification Process

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS, CARGO or MAIL for HIRE or REWARD (commercial operation or charter services) As a result of flagrant disregard of this rule, the NCAA had earlier directed all holders of PNCF to undergo… Continue reading NCAA Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators Over Failure To Commence Recertification Process

Aviation

NCAA Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators Over Failure To Commence Recertification Process

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS, CARGO or MAIL for HIRE or REWARD (commercial operation or charter services) As a result of flagrant disregard of this rule, the NCAA had earlier directed all holders of PNCF to undergo… Continue reading NCAA Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators Over Failure To Commence Recertification Process

Aviation

IATA Commends Nigeria for Clearing Backlog of Foreign Airlines’ Trapped Funds

By Ada Nkong The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has praised the Nigerian government for its swift action in clearing the backlog of foreign airlines' trapped funds, amounting to over $831 million USD. This commendation was delivered by Mr. Kamil Al-Awadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, during his opening address… Continue reading IATA Commends Nigeria for Clearing Backlog of Foreign Airlines’ Trapped Funds

ECONOMY

Management of  Public Resources: Panacea for Entrenching Enduring Culture of Public Accountability-AuGF

By Ada Nkong The Auditor General for the Federation, Shaakaa Chira sqysmanagement of public resources is a panacea for entrenching an enduring culture of public accountability Speaking at a National Workshop on Trends in Public Sector Accounting, Auditing and Public Sector Reforms organized by Public Accounts Committee, PAC, of the HoR in collaboration with the… Continue reading Management of  Public Resources: Panacea for Entrenching Enduring Culture of Public Accountability-AuGF

Transportation

Oyetola,UAE Ambassador Dialogue on Ports Infrastructure

By Ada Nkong • Remediation of errors in MOU which administrators of Lagos Ports initiated with UAE, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola,  has met with the new Ambassador of the United Arab Emirate (UAE) to Nigeria, H.E Salem Saeed AlShamsi who paid the minister a courtesy visit at work. A statement signed… Continue reading Oyetola,UAE Ambassador Dialogue on Ports Infrastructure

Transportation

FG Flags off Freight Services on Lagos- Kano Narrow Gauge

By Ada Nkong The need for a sustainable transportation network in Nigeria has been emphasized. The minister of transportation Sa'id Alkali reiterated  federal government's commitment to developing Nigeria's transport sector during the flag off of freight services at the Dala inland dry port via narrow gauge to connect the standard gauge railway service with construction… Continue reading FG Flags off Freight Services on Lagos- Kano Narrow Gauge