Transportation

Dantsoho Advocates African Ports Collaboration to Accelerate Blue Economy Growth

By Ada Nkong Calls for collective action on climate, digitalisation, trade facilitation Reaffirms commitment to resilient infrastructure across the continent The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and President of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, urged member states to embrace regional collaboration to harness Africa’s… Continue reading Dantsoho Advocates African Ports Collaboration to Accelerate Blue Economy Growth

Aviation

NiMET DG Says ICT Central to Meteorology

By Ada Nkong Professor Charles Anosike, the Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), says that ICT is an essential tool for weather forecasting and the analysis of complex climate data. The DG said this when he paid a courtesy visit to Mr. Kashifu Inuwa, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development… Continue reading NiMET DG Says ICT Central to Meteorology

Aviation

NAAPE Partners First Standard Insurance Brokers for Loss of Licence Insurance

By Ada Nkong The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) is set to partner with First Standard Insurance Brokers  to provide comprehensive Loss of Licence Insurance Cover for all Nigerian pilots and aircraft engineers. A statement by Engr. Blessing  Ahmadu,Public Relations Officer says the initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening the welfare and… Continue reading NAAPE Partners First Standard Insurance Brokers for Loss of Licence Insurance

Transportation

Blue Economy Ministry Partners NIPSS to Accelerate Fish Production, Cut Nigeria’s 2.2m MT Deficit

By Ada Nkong The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has partnered with the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to accelerate national fish production and close Nigeria’s estimated 2.2 million metric tonne supply gap through a coordinated policy roadmap. A statement signed by Dr Bolaji Akinola Special Assistant to the Minister… Continue reading Blue Economy Ministry Partners NIPSS to Accelerate Fish Production, Cut Nigeria’s 2.2m MT Deficit

Transportation

FG Faults Peter Obi’s Submission on Port Development

By Ada Nkong The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy has described recent remarks made by former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, concerning the Federal Government’s approval of the $1 billion modernisation of the Apapa and TinCan Island Ports in Lagos as misleading.A statement by Dr Bolaji  Akinola Special Assistant to t Minister… Continue reading FG Faults Peter Obi’s Submission on Port Development

ECONOMY

Alake Woos Investors, Advocates Shared Knowledge Systems

By Ada Nkong Minister of solid minerals development,Dr Dele Alake has charged investors to increase their investment stakes in Nigeria's solid minerals sector, following positive reforms that promise higher returns. Speaking on the theme "Connect and Collaborate, Co-Build and Co-Share" at this year's China Mining Conference in Tianjin, Alake impressed his hosts with security reforms,… Continue reading Alake Woos Investors, Advocates Shared Knowledge Systems

Aviation

NiMet Set to Revolutionize Urban Climate Monitoring With Innovative IoT Weather Stations

By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), is set to revolutionize urban climate monitoring across Nigeria with the recent donation of innovative IoT-powered LoRaWAN-enabled weather stations. A statement by the agency says this significant upgrade, a collaborative effort between Barani Design Technologies and the West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted… Continue reading NiMet Set to Revolutionize Urban Climate Monitoring With Innovative IoT Weather Stations

Aviation

NCAA MOVES TO ENFORCE AIRLINES’ COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has expressed its readiness to implement stricter enforcement measures to combat poor compliance to financial regulatory standards and obligations by airlines. A statement from the authority says the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Capt. Chris Najomo, gave this indication at the 2025 Civil Aviation Cost Recovery… Continue reading NCAA MOVES TO ENFORCE AIRLINES’ COMPLIANCE WITH FINANCIAL REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS

Transportation

FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola

As part of efforts to ensure balanced development across the nation’s maritime gateways. the Federal Government has commenced the procurement process for the modernisation of seaports outside Lagos,   The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola stated this on Wednesday at the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Nigeria Conference, themed… Continue reading FG Begins Procurement for Port Modernisation Outside Lagos — Oyetola