Aviation

FG , US Collaborate on Direct Flight to Houston Texas _Ada Nkong

L-R Mrs Abike Dabiri Erewa, (DG NIDCOM), Mr Sylvester Tuner, (Mayor of Houston, Texas) Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, (Permanent secretary ministry of Aviation and Aerospace) and Ambassador Akinremi Bolaji (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) at the Event. In a bid to further expand her horizon, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace has assured the delegation from the… Continue reading FG , US Collaborate on Direct Flight to Houston Texas _Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

NIDCOM Boss Lauds Tinubu’s CBN naira payout Policy_Ada Nkong

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has commended the new payout policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a boost to diaspora remittances describing it as a further encouragement for Diaspora Remittances by the new Administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Head of Media… Continue reading NIDCOM Boss Lauds Tinubu’s CBN naira payout Policy_Ada Nkong

Aviation

NCAA Suspends Max Air Boeing 737 Operations_Ada Nkong

The NCAA says it had suspended the operations of Max Air Boeing 737 with immediate effect. In a statement by Mr Sam Adurogboye ,GM public affairs NCAA the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has suspended with immediate effect the parts A3 and D43 in the Operations Specifications of the Boeing B737 Aircraft type… Continue reading NCAA Suspends Max Air Boeing 737 Operations_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Kano-Maradi : FG Pushes for CNG,LPG Powered Railway Engines_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has requested Mota-Eñgil, Nigeria Limited, the Contractor handling Kano-Maradi railway project to consider procuring Compressed National Gas (CNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) as against Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) engines for the rail line Rolling Stock for more environmentally-friendly operators. A statement by Mr. Henshaw Ogubike says the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry… Continue reading Kano-Maradi : FG Pushes for CNG,LPG Powered Railway Engines_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Aviation Workers Strike: Hold Permanent Secretary Responsible-Union Leader_Ada Nkong

Following a couple of industrial actions by aviation workers that crippled operations and led to loss of revenue running into millions, an aviation union leader, Comrade Abdulrasaq Saidu has pointed to the poor relationship between the permanent secretary and the unions as being responsible. The general secretary of Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) Comrade… Continue reading Aviation Workers Strike: Hold Permanent Secretary Responsible-Union Leader_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

National Senior Citizens Center Dialogues With Bankers on Financial Inclusion for Elderly _Ada Nkong

In a bid to further discussions on Financial Inclusion for senior citizens that will improve access to goods and services at discounted rates, the National Senior Citizens Center held a roundtable discussion with high level staff of banks, in Abuja. The meeting which had in attendance the Director general of NIMC, Engineer Aliyu Aziz and… Continue reading National Senior Citizens Center Dialogues With Bankers on Financial Inclusion for Elderly _Ada Nkong

Transportation

Calabar Boat Incident: Governor Bassey Otu Orders Immediate Suspension of Cruise _Ada Nkong

Following a boat incident at Marina resort Calabar involving 14 medical students which left 11 injured and 3 feared dead, Governor Bassey Otu has ordered the immediate suspension of cruise activities at Marina resort. In a statement signed by Mr Emmanuel Ogbeche,chief press secretary to the governor, the governor ordered the ministry of transportation to… Continue reading Calabar Boat Incident: Governor Bassey Otu Orders Immediate Suspension of Cruise _Ada Nkong

Aviation

Nigeria Air and Allied Matters: Getting Answers to Questions _Ada Nkong

Following the unveiling of Nigerian air on the 26th of May 2023 shortly before the end of the immediate past administration, brows have been raised in many quarters.Reports ranging from the ownership of the aircraft used ,it's return to Ethiopian airlines, country of registration and age of aircraft elicited reactions from Nigerians across the country.… Continue reading Nigeria Air and Allied Matters: Getting Answers to Questions _Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

Emefiele Suspended as CBN Governor _Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the central bank of Nigeria has been suspended. According to a statement signed by Mr Willie Bassey, director information secretary to the government of the federation, he is to hand over with immediate effect to the director operations. See statement below OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY TO… Continue reading Emefiele Suspended as CBN Governor _Ada Nkong