The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has described the nations Inland Waterways as cash cows long overdue for harnessing, as it abounds with economic potentials capable of revolutionizing the country's Gross Domestic Product. A statement signed by Mr Eric Ojiekwe says the Minister made this known Friday in Abuja at the inauguration of the… Continue reading Minister of Transportation Underscores Economic Potentials of Inland Waterways _Ada Nkong
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Aviation Workers Protest Bill Tagging Them Essential Workers_Ada Nkong
Aviation Workers have protested against being tagged essential workers. The union Sunday staged a peaceful protest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Internation Airport Abuja against the new insertion in the Aviation Bill before the National Assembly that classifies them as essential service providers.. The protesting workers carried different placcards saying "Buhari don't assent to anti-union aviation… Continue reading Aviation Workers Protest Bill Tagging Them Essential Workers_Ada Nkong
Insecurity, Vandalism Stalls Eastern Rail Line Project _Ada Nkong
Mu'azu Jaji Sambo Minister of Transportation                            The Minister of Transportation, Mu'azu Jaji Sambo says work on Port Harcourt- Maidugiri Eastern rail line has been affected by insecurity and vandalism. According to a statement signed by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, Director press and public relations, ministry of transportation, Sambo who was speaking during the Ministerial inspection tour… Continue reading Insecurity, Vandalism Stalls Eastern Rail Line Project _Ada Nkong
FG Moves to Reposition Onne Port_Ada Nkong
The Federal Government has expressed its determination to reposition the Onne Port to maximize its hugh potentials in export and import trades. A statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe ,Director press and public relations says the Minister of Transportation, Mu'azu Jaji Sambo made the disclosure at Onne, Rivers State, as part of a 3-day fact… Continue reading FG Moves to Reposition Onne Port_Ada Nkong
Minister Calls for Media Partnership to Drive Government Policies and Programs _Ada Nkong
Chairman Ataca, Chris Agabi presents copies of the association journal to the Minister of State Transportation, Prince Adegoroye The Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, has called for media partnership between media practitioners and government on policies and programmes aimed at making life better for Nigerians. According to a statement by special assistant… Continue reading Minister Calls for Media Partnership to Drive Government Policies and Programs _Ada Nkong
NCAA Accuses Local Airlines of Plot to Cripple Operations _Ada Nkong
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says Nigerian local airlines are trying to cripple its operations by deliberate refusal to pay for services rendered. The NCAA Director General, Capt. Musa Nuhu made this known on Tuesday in Abuja at a stakeholders’ meeting with all the airlines and aviation agencies. According to the DG the local… Continue reading NCAA Accuses Local Airlines of Plot to Cripple Operations _Ada Nkong
UTM Malaysia,NITT MOU on Transport Technology: Adegoroye Lauds Timely Partnership_Ada Nkong
The University of Technology of Malaysia (UTM) and the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in support of advancing research collaborations, staff development programs and staff mobility and exchange. A statement by Eric Ojiekwe ,Director Press ministry of Transportation says the MoU was signed by UTM Vice-Chancellor, Prof.… Continue reading UTM Malaysia,NITT MOU on Transport Technology: Adegoroye Lauds Timely Partnership_Ada Nkong
NiMet Calls For Mudslide Prevention Measures in Southeast, Warns on Flooding in the North_Ada Nkong
The Nigerian meteorologist agency has advised relevant authorities especially in the south east to put preventive measures against mudslides in place. The DG NiMet Prof Mansur Matazu said this during a press briefing at the NiMet headquarters in Abuja According to the DG, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Yobe, Borno, Bauchi, much of Kebbi and… Continue reading NiMet Calls For Mudslide Prevention Measures in Southeast, Warns on Flooding in the North_Ada Nkong
Abuja-Kaduna Train Services Will Resume When all Kidnap Victims are Rescued-FG _Ada Nkong
The Federal government says it will not resume train services on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor pending when all the kidnapped victims from the AK-9 train are reunited with their families. Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo also added that the service would commence when the digital security systems that will monitor activities around the tracks are… Continue reading Abuja-Kaduna Train Services Will Resume When all Kidnap Victims are Rescued-FG _Ada Nkong
