The minister of Transportation,Mu'azu Sambo says no money was paid to secure the release of 23 released Abuja Kaduna train attack victims. The Minister who spoke to the press following their release said short and long term plans are in place for resumption of train services on the rail corridor. According to him, efforts have… Continue reading Released 23 Abuja-Kaduna Remaining Passengers: FG Insists No Ransom Paid_Ada Nkong
Category: ECONOMY
Why We Picked Ethiopia as Partner for Nigeria Air- FG
The Federal Government says Ethiopia was picked as preferred partner for the national carrier due to its track record. According to a statement by Mr James Odaudu special assistant public affairs to the minister of aviation,the Nigeria Air project was described by the Ethiopian Minister of Transport and logistics, Mrs Dagamawit Moges as a partnership… Continue reading Why We Picked Ethiopia as Partner for Nigeria Air- FG
FG Pledges Support for Ondo Deep Sea Port_Ada Nkong
As Transport Ministry, Ondo State Government hold joint technical session The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has said that the Federal Government will in no distant time make a 'Port Declaration' of the proposed Ondo Deep Sea Port to herald commencement of other processes at the port. According to a statement by Mr Eric… Continue reading FG Pledges Support for Ondo Deep Sea Port_Ada Nkong
Hadi Sirika bags ICAO Recognition for No z Country Left Behind Initiative _Ada Nkong
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has been recognised and honoured by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as the Champion of the No Country Left Behind initiative which the Organization introduced in 2014. According to a statement by Mr.James Odaudi , special assistant media to the Minister of aviation,the recognition and award which… Continue reading Hadi Sirika bags ICAO Recognition for No z Country Left Behind Initiative _Ada Nkong
Nigeria Air: FG Debunks NSWIA Listing as Investor_Ada Nkong
Contrary to earlier reports that the Nigerian sovereign investment authority is part of investors in the soon to take off Nigeria air, the federal government has listed investors , excluding them . In a statement signed by Mr James Odaudu, special assistant to the minister of aviation on public affairs, the ministry said the NSIA… Continue reading Nigeria Air: FG Debunks NSWIA Listing as Investor_Ada Nkong
FG Mass Transit Scheme Scheme Long Overdue-NURTW_Ada Nkong
The leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has expressed support for the Federal Ministry of Transportation proposed mass transit scheme that will make available new vehicles for commercial drivers in the country. In a statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, director press and public relations ministry of transportation ,National President of the… Continue reading FG Mass Transit Scheme Scheme Long Overdue-NURTW_Ada Nkong
Minister of Transportation Underscores Economic Potentials of Inland Waterways _Ada Nkong
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
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
