By Ada Nkong Nigeria has been re-elected into Part II of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) at the ongoing 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, Canada with Nigeria’s candidate, Engr. Mahmoud Ben-Tukur, emerging victorious in a keenly contested election involving 11 other African nations. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, Special… Continue reading Nigeria’s Mahmoud Ben-Tukur Re-Elected into ICAO Council in Montreal, Canada
Category: ECONOMY
FAAN Goes Cashless
By Ada Nkong The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria says from September 29 2025, payments at all its revenue points across the country will be cashless. A statement made available to our correspondent says FAAN in partnership with Paystack, will roll-out OPERATION GO CASHLESS, a cashless contactless payment solution across all airports beginning with Murtala… Continue reading FAAN Goes Cashless
FG Moves To Curtail Tanker, Road Accidents
By Ada Nkong The federal government has pledged to ensure that adequate provisions are made for the training and certification of truck and articulated vehicle drivers in order to curtail the menace of truck drivers accidents. The Minister of Transportation ,Senator Said Alkali who made this known at a meeting in Abuja with the committee… Continue reading FG Moves To Curtail Tanker, Road Accidents
NAMA Advocates NASS Intervention on 50% Revenue Deduction,Seeks Financial Autonomy
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has appealed to the National Assembly, to end the 50% revenue deduction and enable it to attain financial autonomy. A statement signed by Dr. Abdullahi Musa, Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection says the Managing Director of NAMA, Engr Farouk Umar who made this plea in… Continue reading NAMA Advocates NASS Intervention on 50% Revenue Deduction,Seeks Financial Autonomy
Nigeria’s Strong Economy and Population Good for Business– Kana
As a fallout of the visit of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo's visit to China, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) , paid a courtesy call to the Minister in Abuja. Receiving the delegation,Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Ibrahim Abubakar Kana stated that Nigeria's strong economy… Continue reading Nigeria’s Strong Economy and Population Good for Business– Kana
Timely Communication of Climate and Weather Predictions, Support Sustainable Socio-Economic Development -Anosike
By Ada Nkong Prof Charles Anosike DG/CEO NiMet (second Left) in a group picture at the Investor Roundtable meeting of the ISSB The Director General, Nigerian Meteorological Agency has emphasized the role of weather and climate reporting in Socio-Economic Development. The DG made the assertion during investors roundtable meeting organized by the Nigerian Exchange Group… Continue reading Timely Communication of Climate and Weather Predictions, Support Sustainable Socio-Economic Development -Anosike
African Professionals Confer African Champion of the Year on Dele Alake
By Ada Nkong The African Professionals of Australia (APA) has conferred the title of African Champion of the Year on Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the mining sector and commitment to diaspora engagement. A statement by Segun Tomori, SA Media to the Minister says… Continue reading African Professionals Confer African Champion of the Year on Dele Alake
Air Peace Port-Harcourt Incident: Crew Members Test Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis -NSIB
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) says some crew members aboard the Boeing 737-524 aircraft, with nationality and registration marks 5N-BQQ, operated by Air Peace Limited 9128209331 which was involved in a serious incident that occurred on 13 July 2025 at Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo International Airport, Omagwa, Port Harcourt, Rivers State have… Continue reading Air Peace Port-Harcourt Incident: Crew Members Test Positive for Alcohol, Cannabis -NSIB
Unauthorized Trucks Diversion: NPA Moves to Check Trend With Technology
By Ada Nkong In a bid to improve operational efficiency and ease traffic management,the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has actualized the installation of Electronic Barrier Systems at all Terminal access points in furtherance of its 'Automation Drive' across Terminals in Lagos Ports Complexes (LPCs). According to the NPA Management, under the leadership of Managing Director… Continue reading Unauthorized Trucks Diversion: NPA Moves to Check Trend With Technology
