Aviation

African Ministers Reject Imposition of Vaccine Passport_Ada Nkong

African Ministers of Aviation have described the much-touted proposal to impose vaccine passports for air travelers as unacceptable . According to them it is tantamount to discrimination against certain groups of population, especially on the African Continent which still has considerable number of its citizens who are yet to receive the vaccines. The African Ministers… Continue reading African Ministers Reject Imposition of Vaccine Passport_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Construction of Bonny Deep Sea Port to Commence Soon _Ada Nkong

Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has inspected the proposed site for construction of the Bonny Deep Seaport. A statement by Mr Eric Ejiekwe,director media and publicity ministry of transportation says Amaechi made the visit, Friday in company of the Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, the Acting MD, Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA), Mohammed… Continue reading Construction of Bonny Deep Sea Port to Commence Soon _Ada Nkong

Transportation

FG Reappoints Effedua Rector Maritime Academy_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the reappointment of Commodore Emmanuel Duja Effedua (rtd), as the Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State for another four year term.This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Eric Ojiekwe, Director press and public relations, ministry of transportation. According to Oiekwe.,Effedua who was first appointed… Continue reading FG Reappoints Effedua Rector Maritime Academy_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Flash Floods: NiMet Issues Warning Advisories_Ada Nkong

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has warned of slim chances of flash floods across 34 states in the federation in the next three days. A statement by Ibrahim Muntari, GM public relations for NiMet says the moderate to heavy rainfall which could lead to flash floods are expected to commence from Tuesday, 24th, through to… Continue reading Flash Floods: NiMet Issues Warning Advisories_Ada Nkong

Aviation

FG  Moves to Partner Hungarian Company for Production of Aircrafts in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government says it is ready to partner with the Magnus aircraft Manufacturing industry in Hungary to establish an assembling plant and begin to manufacture airplanes in Nigeria from start to finish before the end of the Buhari administration. A statement by Mr James Odaudu director press and public affairs says the Minister of… Continue reading FG  Moves to Partner Hungarian Company for Production of Aircrafts in Nigeria_Ada Nkong

POLITICS · Transportation

FG to Collaborate With Korea Towards Maritime Security in GoG_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government says it will collaborate with the Republic of Korea on the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure otherwise known as the Deep Blue Project deployed to protect the Gulf of Guinea from piracy and other Maritime crimes. A statement by Eric Ojiekwe,director press and public relations reports the Honorable Minister of… Continue reading FG to Collaborate With Korea Towards Maritime Security in GoG_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Airport Concessioning: FG Releases Requests For Qualification _Ada Nkong

The Federal Government has released a request for qualification from those interested in airport concessioning. A statement by Mr James Odaudu ,director public affairs of the ministry of aviation says the request came through the Ministry of Aviation in compliance with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and National Policy on Public-Private Partnership (N4P) has… Continue reading Airport Concessioning: FG Releases Requests For Qualification _Ada Nkong

Aviation

Aviation Minister Harps on Need to Upgrade Nigeria’s International Airports_Ada Nkong

The need to modernize Nigeria's international airports has been reiterated. Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika at a virtual meeting with aviation stakeholders lamented the current suboptimal environment of the airports adding that they are urgently in need of infrastructure investments and modernisation to meet international standards. The Minister who spoke on the Nigerian Airport… Continue reading Aviation Minister Harps on Need to Upgrade Nigeria’s International Airports_Ada Nkong

Transportation

FEC Approves $11.17 Billion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Rail_Ada Nkong

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the sum of $11.17 billion for the Lagos-Calabar coastal rail project. When completed in six years, the rail line will link all coastal cities in the country . Alhaji Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, announced this while briefing State House correspondents after the virtual FEC meeting… Continue reading FEC Approves $11.17 Billion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Rail_Ada Nkong