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
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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
NiMet Restates Commitment to Reliable Climate Data for Nation Building
By Ada Nkong L-R Prof. Charles Anosike DG/CEO NiMet, Mr John Briggs Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien Board Member (African Rep) International Sustainability Standards Board,Neil Stewart Director of Corporate Outreach, the IFRS Foundation The Director General NiMet and Nigeria's Permanent Representative to WMO, Prof. Anosike has reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to ensuring access to… Continue reading NiMet Restates Commitment to Reliable Climate Data for Nation Building
FG Moves To Decarbonise Abuja Airport
By Ada Nkong The Federal Government is to commence the decarbonisation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo who was represented by the Permanent Secretary , Dr. Ibrahim Kana made this known at a stakeholders engagement on Carbon emission held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport… Continue reading FG Moves To Decarbonise Abuja Airport
Full Text : NSIB Speaks on Train Derailment
Press ReleaseDate: 29 August 2025Location: Abuja, NigeriaTrain Derailment at Asham Train StationOn 26 August 2025 at approximately 11:07 hours, a passenger train operating the Abuja–Kaduna service (AK1), registration CDD5C2 2701, derailed at Asham Train Station on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line. The train was operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).The train consisted of eight passenger… Continue reading Full Text : NSIB Speaks on Train Derailment
Train Derailment: FG Assures tracks will be restored in 10 days
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Transportation, Sa'id Ahmed Alkali has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing restoration of the Abuja -Kaduna Rail track destroyed during the recent derailment, saying the work will be completed in the next ten days. The Minister also applauded the security and other stakeholders for their untiring efforts to ensure safety… Continue reading Train Derailment: FG Assures tracks will be restored in 10 days
Diaspora Remittances: Abike hails Diasporans, CBN Over Increase
By Ada Nkong Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) says the recent increase in diaspora remittances are due to the Renewed Hope policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the trust and confidence Nigerians in diaspora have in the system. In a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director media, public relations,… Continue reading Diaspora Remittances: Abike hails Diasporans, CBN Over Increase
Abuja -Kaduna Rail Incident: MD NRC Tenders Public Apology to Ladi Bala,NUJ
By Ada Nkong The Managing Director Nigerian Railway Corporation Dr Kayode Opiefa has tendered his unreserved apology to former NAWOJ National Chairperson Comtade Ladi Bala, the Nigerian Union of journalists, Nigerian Television Authority and the Nigerian association of women journalists over harassment of Chief Bala at the scene of the Abuja -Kaduna railway accident. The… Continue reading Abuja -Kaduna Rail Incident: MD NRC Tenders Public Apology to Ladi Bala,NUJ
