Following a story on twitter with a video alleging insufficient fuel issues with a standard gauge train on Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, has explained to newsmen that the incident was caused by fuel gauge failure on the passenger train service. According to Okhiria, boss passengers coming to Lagos… Continue reading NRC Reacts to Lagos Train Fuel Shortage Story_Ada Nkong
Category: ECONOMY
NiMet Predicts Low Visibility in Northern States_Ada Nkong
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, says that Fresh dust has been raised over Faya-Lageau in Chad Republic. According to a statement by Ibrahim Muntari , GM public affairs NiMet, this dust is currently advancing towards Nigeria. Its arrival into the country is expected to deteriorate horizontal visibility over most states in the North. Muntari says… Continue reading NiMet Predicts Low Visibility in Northern States_Ada Nkong
Nigerian Air: No Preferred Bidder Yet_Ada Nkong
Following speculations in some quarters that Qatar Airways has been penciled down as the preferred bidder for the national Carrier, the Ministry of Aviation has issued a statement debunking the rumors. According to a statement signed by James Odaudu, Director press and public communications of the ministry, such rumors are capable of discrediting the process.… Continue reading Nigerian Air: No Preferred Bidder Yet_Ada Nkong
Leave Politics Alone, Face Construction -Amaechi tells CCECC_Ada Nkong
The Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi has accused the CCECC of playing politics with the Kano-Kaduna rail project. The Minister who lamented the slow pace of work on the project said this during a routine inspection of the project over the weekend. “I think the CCECC is beginning to play politics. They should move away… Continue reading Leave Politics Alone, Face Construction -Amaechi tells CCECC_Ada Nkong
Dala Dry Port: Governor Ganduje Unveils Logo 7th March,Holds Diaspora Investment Summit_Ada Nkong
The Executive Governor of Kano State, His Excellency DR. Abdullahi UmarGanduje, Monday 7th March, 2022 unveils the Theme and Logo ofDala Dry Port at Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja. A statement by Mallam Mohammed Garba, Kano state Commissioner for information says the unveiling is prelude to Kano Economic Investment summit which willshowcase the DALA DRY PORT… Continue reading Dala Dry Port: Governor Ganduje Unveils Logo 7th March,Holds Diaspora Investment Summit_Ada Nkong
National Carrier: FG Opens Bid March 8 -Sirika _Ada Nkong
The Federal government says it will call for proposals from intending investors in National Carrier on the 8th of March 2022. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika revealed that "the Transitional Adviser is going to request for proposal next week Monday" while hosting executive members of Association of transportation and Aviation correspondents in his office on… Continue reading National Carrier: FG Opens Bid March 8 -Sirika _Ada Nkong
Pictures: Dala Dry Inland Port Congratulatory Visit to Minister of Transportation_Ada Nkong
(L-R) Chairman, Dala Inland Dry Port, Abubakar Sahabo Bawuro, Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and the MD, Dala Inland Dry Port, Ahmad Rabiu, during a congratulatory visit to the Minister at his office in Abuja on his recent turbaning as the Dan Amanar Daura.
Commemoration of Air Crash Victims and their families: Stakeholders Restate Commitment to Safety_Ada Nkong
The international council on Aviation has mandated all member states to set aside February 20 each year to remember the victims and identify with survivors and families of the victims in their healing process. The President of ICAO, Salvatore Sciacchitano addressing the attendees which included representatives of airlines said air crashes are a reminder of… Continue reading Commemoration of Air Crash Victims and their families: Stakeholders Restate Commitment to Safety_Ada Nkong
President Buhari Approves Appointment of Mohammed Bello-Koko , Substantive NPA MD_Ada Nkong
President Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Mohamed Bello-Koko as Substantive Managing Director of Nigeria Ports Authority. According to a statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe director press and public relations ,ministry of Transportation, the appointment is with immediate effect. Until his appointment, Mr Bello-Koko was the executive director, finance and administration
