Aviation

Former NCAA DG Caption.Muhtar Dies at 63_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say former Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Muhtar Usman, is dead. Usman aged 63 reportedly died on Tuesday night at a hospital in Zaria following a brief illness. Barrister Illitrus Ahmadu President of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, confirmed his death to newsmen ,Wednesday morning.… Continue reading Former NCAA DG Caption.Muhtar Dies at 63_Ada Nkong

Aviation

ICPC Commends NIMET for High Ethics, Anti-corruption_Ada Nkong

The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Offences Commission (ICPC) has commended the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) for the efforts to ensure the promotion of ethical standards and anti-corruption fight in the agency.This was contained in a letter personally signed by the ICPC Chairman, Professor Bolaji Owasanoye. A statement by James Odaudu director Public affairs ,… Continue reading ICPC Commends NIMET for High Ethics, Anti-corruption_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Amaechi Apologizes to Nigerians for Hitches on Abuja-Kaduna Rail_Ada Nkong

The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has apologized to Nigerians for the disruptions experienced in some train services on the Abuja- Kaduna rail due to technical issues with some of the coaches.The Minister made this known after his monthly inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project.According to the Minister, the breakdown is worrisome because the coaches… Continue reading Amaechi Apologizes to Nigerians for Hitches on Abuja-Kaduna Rail_Ada Nkong

Transportation

FG Gives Lekki Deep Sea Port Concessionaire 2022 DeadLine _Ada Nkong

Minister of Transportation, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has given the concessionaire for the Lekki deep seaport to ensure completion in 2022. A statement by Eric Ojiekwe, Director Press ,Ministry of transportation, says Amaechi gave the directive during an inspection tour of the facility to ascertain the level of work done so far. The Lekki… Continue reading FG Gives Lekki Deep Sea Port Concessionaire 2022 DeadLine _Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

Third Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit: FG Woos Investors With Tax Incentives_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government says it is making Nigeria more business friendly by offering tax incentives through the 2020 finance bill.The Vice President Prof Yemi Osibanjo made this known while delivering his address at the virtual third Nigeria diaspora investment summit ,Friday in Abuja. According to Osibanjo,“what we have done in furthering our own economic policy… Continue reading Third Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit: FG Woos Investors With Tax Incentives_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

National Gallery of Arts Suffers Paucity of Funds Due to Non Revenue Generating Status-Ivara _Ada Nkong

The Director-General of the National Gallery of Arts (NGA), Mr. Ebeten William Ivara has called on the National Assembly to amend the National Gallery of Arts Act 2004 to make it a revenue generating outfit for it to have the financial muscle to carry out its functions diligently. Ivara made this call Thursday when he… Continue reading National Gallery of Arts Suffers Paucity of Funds Due to Non Revenue Generating Status-Ivara _Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

Third Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit to Focus on Grassroots,Small Businesses_Ada Nkong

The Chairman Nigerians in daspora commission,Abike Dabiri-Erewa says the 3rd Annual Diaspora Investment Summit is scheduled to hold on the20th and 21st of November, 2020.Recall that the summit which was to hold last month was put on hold because of the security situation as at then. Speaking at the pre-event briefing for the two day… Continue reading Third Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit to Focus on Grassroots,Small Businesses_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY · POLITICS

Republican National Committee staff blindsided by layoffs_Femi Ehiabhi

A round of layoffs at the Republican National Committee Monday blindsided staff, three sources familiar with what happened told CNN, as President Donald Trump continues his legal push to contest Joe Biden's victory.The party is in the middle of a fundraising blitz as the national party chair, Ronna McDaniel, is publicly pushing Trump's baseless allegations that the 2020 election was… Continue reading Republican National Committee staff blindsided by layoffs_Femi Ehiabhi

Transportation

2021 Budget Proposal: Amaechi Pledges to provide Efficient Alternative Means of Transportation_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, says the aims and objectives of it's 2021 budget is to make significant progress on all ongoing projects, to complete as well as deliver modern railway services that will provide efficient and cost effective alternative transport system that will engender economic growth and create job opportunities for… Continue reading 2021 Budget Proposal: Amaechi Pledges to provide Efficient Alternative Means of Transportation_Ada Nkong