Transportation

President Buhari Commissions Kajola Locomotive and Rolling Stock Assembly _Ada Nkong

..As first set of wagons roll out for freight services. The Federal Government has commissioned the Kajola Wagon Assembly Plant in Ogun State. A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director press ministry of transportation says President Muhammadu Buhari who performed the commissioning of the project, coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Transportation expressed immense pleasure… Continue reading President Buhari Commissions Kajola Locomotive and Rolling Stock Assembly _Ada Nkong

Aviation

2nd Aviation National Conference: Carbon Footprints Reduction,40% TSA Deduction Tops Communique _Ada Nkong

Federal Government and Aviation Regulators have been urged to take steps to reduce carbon footprints by 50 percent. This was part of the resolutions issued in a Communique at the end of the second National Aviation Conference in Abuja. The participants also called for a review of the 40 percent TSA deduction. The five day… Continue reading 2nd Aviation National Conference: Carbon Footprints Reduction,40% TSA Deduction Tops Communique _Ada Nkong

Aviation

FG,Nile University Sign MOU for African Aviation and Aerospace University _Ada Nkong

The Hon. Minister of Aviation Sen Hadi Sirika on behalf of the Federal Government has today, has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with Nile University of Nigeria for the take-off of the African Aviation and Aerospace University in September this year.A statement signed by Mr Odutayo Oluseyi says at the signing ceremony, Sirika said “We… Continue reading FG,Nile University Sign MOU for African Aviation and Aerospace University _Ada Nkong

Aviation

Ministry of Aviation Now Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Completes Concession of Abuja,Kano Airports _Ada Nkong

The concession of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, and Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano has been approved by the Federal Executive Council. A statement by Dr James Odaudu special assistant to the minister of aviation says the achievement signifies a notable milestone in our steadfast commitment towards revitalizing the nation’s aviation… Continue reading Ministry of Aviation Now Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Completes Concession of Abuja,Kano Airports _Ada Nkong

Transportation

Minister of Transportation Distances Self From Maritime Contract Controversy _Ada Nkong

The Minster of transportation,Muazu Sambo has debunked allegations linking him to hijack of a maritime contract. In a statement made available to journalists, the minister said he had enlisted the help of security agencies to investigate the content of the publication which he described as misleading. See full statement below: My attention has been drawn… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Distances Self From Maritime Contract Controversy _Ada Nkong

Aviation

2nd National Aviation Conference: Senator Olujimi Tasks Stakeholders on Exorbitant Airfares _Ada Nkong

As the second National Aviation Conference takes off Monday in Abuja, chairman Senate committee on aviation,Senator Biodun Olujimi has tasked stakeholders to deliberate on crashing exorbitant airfares. The Managing Director Federal airport authority, Rabiu Yadudu said the conference is to brain storm on generation of revenue for sustainable outside aeronautic activities. Stakeholders in the aviation… Continue reading 2nd National Aviation Conference: Senator Olujimi Tasks Stakeholders on Exorbitant Airfares _Ada Nkong

Transportation

Overtime Cargoes: FG Inaugurates Task Team _Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has inaugurated a collaborative Task Team of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Ministry of Transportation and others with the charge to address lingering issues of overtime cargoes at the nations seaports and terminals while also proffering best case situation on how these cargoes can be cleared. A statement… Continue reading Overtime Cargoes: FG Inaugurates Task Team _Ada Nkong

Aviation

ATACA Chairman Joins Panelists at Second Aviation Conference _Ada Nkong

As stakeholders converge on Abuja next week to strategize to move Nigeria's aviation sector forward,the Chairman Abuja Transport & Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), and publisher NewsdotAfrica Mr. Oru Leonard, has been nominated among the panelists to feature at the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria 2nd Edition of it's National Conference scheduled to hold on Monday… Continue reading ATACA Chairman Joins Panelists at Second Aviation Conference _Ada Nkong

Aviation

Second National Aviation Conference: FAAN Spearheads Discussion on Sustainability of Aviation Industry in Nigeria _Ada Nkong

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria is set to play host to all stakeholders and investors, at the second edition of the FAAN National Aviation Conference (FNAC2) A statement by Faithful A. Hope-Ivbaze (Mrs.)Ag General Manager, Corporate Affairs says the theme of this edition, which will be holding at the International Conference Centre, Abuja from… Continue reading Second National Aviation Conference: FAAN Spearheads Discussion on Sustainability of Aviation Industry in Nigeria _Ada Nkong