Transportation

Edo Train Station Kidnap: 6 Rescued, Search Team Doubles Effort _Ada Nkong

The Edo state government says six of the kidnapped passengers at Igueben train station have been rescued. According to a statement by commissioner for communication and orientation Chris Nehikare,the six persons rescued include 3 children. See full statement below: Following the directive from Governor Godwin Obaseki that the kidnappers that attacked the train in Igueben… Continue reading Edo Train Station Kidnap: 6 Rescued, Search Team Doubles Effort _Ada Nkong

Transportation

FG Assures Kidnapped Train Passengers of Rescue Efforts_Ada Nkong

The Federal government has condemned the kidnap of passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station Igueben Edo State.A statement by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, director Press and public communication ministry of transportation described the kidnapping as despicable and utterly barbaric.Ogubike further says the public "is hereby reassured that the security Agencies are making efforts to rescue the… Continue reading FG Assures Kidnapped Train Passengers of Rescue Efforts_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Nigerian Airline Status 2022 – What is next in 2023_ Prof. Tilmann Gabriel

For the last 70 years, Nigeria is aiming to develop a healthy airline industry, originally as a one national airline construct, as so many other nations, then leaning towards a minority share with reputable airlines, now focusing on a primarily private airline industry, as customary in most economies around the world. The only successful airlines… Continue reading Nigerian Airline Status 2022 – What is next in 2023_ Prof. Tilmann Gabriel

Aviation · POLITICS

NSIB, NIGERIAN NAVY SIGN AGREEMENT ON TRANSPORTATION SAFETY_Ada Nkong

Less than two weeks after it sealed a pact with its Saudi Arabian counterpart, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Nigerian Navy to enhance mutual efforts in the prevention and mitigation of accidents and serious incidents in the country's transportation sector.This was contained in a statement signed… Continue reading NSIB, NIGERIAN NAVY SIGN AGREEMENT ON TRANSPORTATION SAFETY_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

NIDCOM Partners ARI on Remittance Development _Ada Nkong

Dr Sule Bassi NIDCOM secretary with Amadou Cisse Executive director ARI The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed willingness to partner with the African Institute for Remittances (AIR) towards improving remittances in Africa. This was contained in a statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of the media, public relations and Protocol unit. According to Odu,… Continue reading NIDCOM Partners ARI on Remittance Development _Ada Nkong

Aviation

FG Relaxes Facemask Rule,Orders Airlines to Resume Meals on Board Flights_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has released a revised COVID-19 travel guideline saying the use of face mask and social distancing at airports is no longer mandatory as the risk of Covid-19 has remained at a low level for a sustained period . People above the age of 60 ,those with immuno-compromised systems or co-morbidities were however… Continue reading FG Relaxes Facemask Rule,Orders Airlines to Resume Meals on Board Flights_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Direct Flights as Seychelles, Nigeria Sign BASA _ Ada Nkong

Nigeria and Seychelles have signed a Bilateral service agreement. This was contained in a statement by James Odaudu Special Assistant to the Minister of Aviation on Public Affairs According to Odaudu, following the approval of the Federal Executive Council of the Memorandum on signing and ratification of Air Service Agreement between the Federal Republic of… Continue reading Direct Flights as Seychelles, Nigeria Sign BASA _ Ada Nkong

Aviation

International Civil Aviation Negotiation Event: President Buhari Directs Ministry of Aviation to Reorganize Agencies _Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the federal ministry of aviation to reorganize it's agencies in line with the new civil aviation act which he said would enhance safety.. The president gave the directive while declaring open the 14th ICAO air services negotiation event in Abuja. In his speech, Buhari reiterated Nigeria's commitment to adhering to… Continue reading International Civil Aviation Negotiation Event: President Buhari Directs Ministry of Aviation to Reorganize Agencies _Ada Nkong

Transportation

FG Urged to Adopt Effective Transport Management Systems_Ada Nkong

The need to put in place proper management systems to .mitigate the problem of traffic gridlocks on the Apapa axis in Lagos and Nyanya- Maraba in Abuja has been emphasized. The chief economic adviser ,Cross River state, and former AFDB private sector specialist, Dr Francis Ntamu  made the call during the annual seminar organized by… Continue reading FG Urged to Adopt Effective Transport Management Systems_Ada Nkong