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
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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
NiMet DG Advocates Adoption of Weather Reports_Ada Nkong
The Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency Professor Mansur Bako Matazu, has called on Nogerians to adopt the weather information put out by the agency. A statement by the GM Public relations, Ibrahim Muntari reports the DG as saying that adopting, implementation and utilisation of weather and climate information for national planning is one amongst… Continue reading NiMet DG Advocates Adoption of Weather Reports_Ada Nkong
FG Appoints Gambo Registrar NiMet Katsina_Ada Nkong
The Federal Government has appointed Dr. Bishir Gambo as the Registrar of the Meteorological Institute of Science and Technology, Katsina.A statement by NiMets GM public affairs ,Muntari Ibrahim says the appointment, which is for a four year term in the first instance, was conveyed in a letter signed by the Director of Human Resources, S.D.… Continue reading FG Appoints Gambo Registrar NiMet Katsina_Ada Nkong
Lagos Heavy Rains: NiMet Urges Nigerians to Key into Predictions Provided_ Ada Nkong
Following the Lagos heavy rainfall of 16th July that caused a yet to be financially quantified havoc, the Nigerian meteorological agency, NiMet has urged Nigerians to pay attention to their weather forecasts and predictions on facebook and YouTube as a means of getting information to avert calamities. A statement by NiMet's GM public affairs ,Muntari… Continue reading Lagos Heavy Rains: NiMet Urges Nigerians to Key into Predictions Provided_ Ada Nkong
CallyAir Makes Maiden Flight -Ada Nkong
Cross River state owned airline Cally Air Thursday, made its maiden flight. The flight from Murtala Mohammed Airport Lagos was welcomed by Gov.Ben Ayafe at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Onboard the CallyAir maiden flight to Abuja was the Cross River state commissioner for Aviation, Dr. Jake Otu Enyia. His finance counterpart, Asuquo Ekpenyong (Jnr.)… Continue reading CallyAir Makes Maiden Flight -Ada Nkong
Kano-Kaduna Ground Breaking: Rail Transport This Administration’s Priority- President Buhari _Ada Nkong
President Muhamadu Buhari says rail transport is one of his administration's priority. The President said this during the ground breaking ceremony of the Kano -Kaduna rail project. According to the President, the take off of the project signifies the commitment of his administration to the revival of Nigeria's railway system to "reduce the deficiency in… Continue reading Kano-Kaduna Ground Breaking: Rail Transport This Administration’s Priority- President Buhari _Ada Nkong
Photostory: President Buhari Performs Groundbreaking Kano- Kaduna Rail Project_Ada Nkong
President Flanked by Governor of Kano state and iMinisters Present Good will Messages,Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje and Rep. Kaduna State Governor Emir of Kano Aminu Ado Bayero Minister of Transportation Rt.Hon.Rotimi Amaechi
Lekki Deep Sea Port: Amaechi Gives Contractor Deadline_Ada Nkong
The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has directed the contractors handling Lekki deep sea project to complete the project by second quarter 2022. The minister said this during an inspection of the project Saturday in the company of the permanent secretary ministry of transportation, Dr Magdalene Ajani and other government agencies including the Nigerian Ports… Continue reading Lekki Deep Sea Port: Amaechi Gives Contractor Deadline_Ada Nkong
