The Federal government has approved the reopening of Osubi Airport Warri for daylight Operations. Minister of Aviation ,Hadi Sirika made the announcement on his twitter handle. He tweeted: “I have just approved the reopening of Osubi Airport Warri, for daylight operations in VFR conditions, subject to all procedures, practices and protocols, including COVID-19, strictly being… Continue reading FG Reopens Osubi Airport Warri for Daylight Operations_Ada Nkong
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FG to Flag off Eastern Rail Corridor March 9, Extend to Abakiliki and Awka_Ada Nkong
The Federal Government has approved the commencement of the Port Harcourt - Kano rail project. The Minister of transportation,Rotimi Amaechi who spoke to Journalists after the inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari, will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastern rail corridor on 9th March, 2021.He further disclosed that the… Continue reading FG to Flag off Eastern Rail Corridor March 9, Extend to Abakiliki and Awka_Ada Nkong
Lagos-Ibadan Rail Track Linked Succesfully With Apapa Port_Ada Nkong
In what can be considered a milestone. the linking of the Lagos-Ibadan rail to the Apapa port has been successfully completed. The Minister of Transportation shared the good news on his twitter handle after successfully riding from the station at Ebute Meta to the Apapa port and all the way to Ibadan by rail. The… Continue reading Lagos-Ibadan Rail Track Linked Succesfully With Apapa Port_Ada Nkong
Aviation Minister Takes Delivery of Allied Aircraft For Vaccine Distribution_Ada Nkong
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, on Thursday received a new aircraft brought by Allied Air at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the country. The modern aircraft B737-800SF was acquired by Allied Air, a Lagos-based and the only International Air Transport Association (IATA) designated cargo airline… Continue reading Aviation Minister Takes Delivery of Allied Aircraft For Vaccine Distribution_Ada Nkong
List of Officers on Board NAF Aircraft that Crashed in Abuja_Ada Nkong
NAF has issued a statement saying 7 people died in the crash involving its aircraft on Sunday. A source gave the list below though not up to 7. See NAF statement AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT This is to confirm that a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft crashed while returning to the Abuja Airport after… Continue reading List of Officers on Board NAF Aircraft that Crashed in Abuja_Ada Nkong
6 Feared Dead in Abuja Plane Crash _Ada Nkong
Reports reaching us say an aircraft has crash landed soon after taking off from the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport in Abuja. According to our source the aircraft experienced engine failure soon after take off. All six passengers are feared dead though the fire service was alerted and made efforts to put out the fire. A source… Continue reading 6 Feared Dead in Abuja Plane Crash _Ada Nkong
FG Names Idu Train Station After UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed _Ada Nkong
The Federal government has named the Idu train station and Abuja Light rail after the UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed. A statement by Mr Eric Ojiekwe ,Director Press Ministry of transportation says, this has received the concurrence of the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaech and the Minister of the FCT administration Mohammed Bello. The… Continue reading FG Names Idu Train Station After UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed _Ada Nkong
President Buhari Performs Ground Breaking of $ 1.96 Billion Kano-Maradi Rail Project_Ada Nkong
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday performed the ground breaking ceremony of the Kano-Maradi rail project. A statement by Mr Eric Ejiekwe says the President in a virtual ceremony,performed the ground breaking which was attended by the Minister of Transportation, Niger Republic, Sadu Saidu, the Governor of Jigawa, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar… Continue reading President Buhari Performs Ground Breaking of $ 1.96 Billion Kano-Maradi Rail Project_Ada Nkong
Minister of Aviation Tasks Aviators to Adapt to Covid Operations
As the world continues to graple with the covid-19 pandemic and its challenges,Minister of aviation ,Senator Hadi Sirika has urged aviation stakeholders to tighten their belts and device means by which the sector will adapt and operate efficiently with COVID 19 pandemic, inferring that COVID 19 might linger for a while. A statement by Mr… Continue reading Minister of Aviation Tasks Aviators to Adapt to Covid Operations
