By Ada Nkong The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria ,FAAN says it has successfully handled a fire outbreak at the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport Lagos. A statement by Abdullahi Yakubu-FuntuaDirector Public Affairs & Consumer Protection says approximately 0723 hours this morning, a suspected electrical spark at the baggage hall ceiling caused the smoke incident that… Continue reading MMIA Lagos Fire: FAAN Evacuates Passengers, Others
Category: ECONOMY
OYETOLA Calls For IMMEDIATE REHABILITATION OF APAPA AND TIN-CAN PORTS.
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for an immediate rehabilitation of the Apapa and Tin-Can ports in Lagos State, Nigeria. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike ,director press and public relations of the ministry,says the Minister made the assertion at the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) Headquarters in… Continue reading OYETOLA Calls For IMMEDIATE REHABILITATION OF APAPA AND TIN-CAN PORTS.
Do Not Judge Me Till After Two Months-Keyamo to Air Passengers
By Ada Nkong The minster for aviation and aerospace development,Festis Keyamo has assured air Passengers of improved comfort in Nigerian airports soon He identified chillers, elevators and conveyor belts as priority areas. The minister who spoke after inspection of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport said the federal government halted the Nigerian air project based on red flags… Continue reading Do Not Judge Me Till After Two Months-Keyamo to Air Passengers
FG Suspends Concessioning of Airports,Moves to Up FAAN Revenue Generation
By Ada Nkong Hon. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo says the federal government will optimize the generating capacity of FAAN. A statement by Mr Oluseyi Odutayo ,head press and public affairs says the minister Spoke during the facility visit of the Lagos Airport,. According to him,Keyamo said 60%revenue of FAAN comes from… Continue reading FG Suspends Concessioning of Airports,Moves to Up FAAN Revenue Generation
Aviation Minister Meets ICAO,Tours Facilities
By Ada Nkong The Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN CON FCIArb today met with the visiting team of the International Civil Aviation Organization-ICAO in Abuja. The ICAO team's visit is precipitated on the much-awaited audit of the nation's airports and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority-NCCA for the Universal Safety Oversight… Continue reading Aviation Minister Meets ICAO,Tours Facilities
Abuja Second Runway: F.C.T to Pay N825Mn Compensation to Communities Immediately
By Ada Nkong . In an effort to resolve all issues delaying the take-off of Abuja’s second runway by communities affected by the project, the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development together with the Federal Capital Development Authority convened a meeting of stakeholders today, 29th August,2023 at the F.C.T conference Room, Abuja. A statement… Continue reading Abuja Second Runway: F.C.T to Pay N825Mn Compensation to Communities Immediately
Minister of Transportation Laments Deplorable State of Rail Infrastructure
By Ada Nkong The Federal Government has expressed determination to reposition the rail transport sector for better service delivery in line with President Bola Tinibu's desire to make it safe, accessible and affordable to all Nigerians. The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sai'du Alkali, spoke recently after an unscheduled visit to the idu Train Station, Abuja. A… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Laments Deplorable State of Rail Infrastructure
NSIB, NAMA Sign MOU to Improve Aviation Safety
By Ada Nkong In a bid to improve air safety in Nigeria,the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau(NSIB) and the Nigerian airspace management agency ( NAMA) have signeda Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement and renewed partnership to promote air safety. According to a statement by Tunji Oketunmbi,the main purpose of the agreement was to consolidate the existing… Continue reading NSIB, NAMA Sign MOU to Improve Aviation Safety
Transportation: Alkali Assumes Office, Targets Electric Cars to Cushion Subsidy Removal effects
By Ada Nkong The new Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Alkali, accompanied by well wishers, was welcomed to the Ministry by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani and Staff of the Ministry. In her welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary expressed joy at the Minister's experience from the National Assembly, and stressed the need to leverage… Continue reading Transportation: Alkali Assumes Office, Targets Electric Cars to Cushion Subsidy Removal effects
