Aviation

NAAPE Partners First Standard Insurance Brokers for Loss of Licence Insurance

By Ada Nkong The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) is set to partner with First Standard Insurance Brokers  to provide comprehensive Loss of Licence Insurance Cover for all Nigerian pilots and aircraft engineers. A statement by Engr. Blessing  Ahmadu,Public Relations Officer says the initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening the welfare and… Continue reading NAAPE Partners First Standard Insurance Brokers for Loss of Licence Insurance

Transportation

Blue Economy Ministry Partners NIPSS to Accelerate Fish Production, Cut Nigeria’s 2.2m MT Deficit

By Ada Nkong The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has partnered with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to accelerate national fish production and close Nigeria’s estimated 2.2 million metric tonne supply gap through a coordinated policy roadmap. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola Special Assistant to the Minister… Continue reading Blue Economy Ministry Partners NIPSS to Accelerate Fish Production, Cut Nigeria’s 2.2m MT Deficit

Transportation

FG Faults Peter Obi’s Submission on Port Development

By Ada Nkong The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has described recent remarks made by former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, concerning the Federal Government’s approval of the $1 billion modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos as misleading.A statement by Dr Bolaji  Akinola Special Assistant to t Minister… Continue reading FG Faults Peter Obi’s Submission on Port Development

ECONOMY

Alake Woos Investors, Advocates Shared Knowledge Systems

By Ada Nkong Minister of solid minerals development,Dr Dele Alake has charged investors to increase their investment stakes in Nigeria's solid minerals sector, following positive reforms that promise higher returns. Speaking on the theme "Connect and Collaborate, Co-Build and Co-Share" at this year's China Mining Conference in Tianjin, Alake impressed his hosts with security reforms,… Continue reading Alake Woos Investors, Advocates Shared Knowledge Systems

Aviation

NiMet Set to Revolutionize Urban Climate Monitoring With Innovative IoT Weather Stations

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), is set to revolutionize urban climate monitoring across Nigeria with the recent donation of innovative IoT-powered LoRaWAN-enabled weather stations. A statement by the agency says this significant upgrade, a collaborative effort between Barani Design Technologies and the West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted… Continue reading NiMet Set to Revolutionize Urban Climate Monitoring With Innovative IoT Weather Stations

Aviation

NCAA MOVES TO ENFORCE AIRLINES’ COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed its readiness to implement stricter enforcement measures to combat poor compliance to financial regulatory standards and obligations by airlines. A statement from the authority says the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, gave this indication at the 2025 Civil Aviation Cost Recovery… Continue reading NCAA MOVES TO ENFORCE AIRLINES’ COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS

Transportation

FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola

As part of efforts to ensure balanced development across the nation’s maritime gateways. the Federal Government has commenced the procurement process for the modernisation of seaports outside Lagos,   The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola stated this on Wednesday at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria Conference, themed… Continue reading FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola

Transportation

Oyetola Reaffirms FG Support for Indigenous Shipping

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s  commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s indigenous shipping industry, declaring that there is no going back on efforts to reposition local operators for global competitiveness. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola, Special Assistant Media and publicity to the… Continue reading Oyetola Reaffirms FG Support for Indigenous Shipping

Transportation

NIMASA Announces Strategic Management Reshuffle for Enhanced Efficiency

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced a strategic reshuffle of 56 management staff in a bid to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. In a statement signed by Bello Osagie Director public relations, the Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, said the exercise aims to strengthen inter-departmental… Continue reading NIMASA Announces Strategic Management Reshuffle for Enhanced Efficiency