Transportation

FMOT Collaborates With International Maritime Organization to Host World Maritime Day_Ada Nkong

Rt.Hon. Rotimi Amaechi Minister of transportation The Federal Ministry of Transportation is to the 2020 world Maritime day in conjunction with the International Maritime Organisation.A statement by Eric Ojiekwe ,Director Press And public relations States the theme of the event is : Sustainable Shipping For Sustainable Planet: The Nigerian Dimension.The statement reads in part ;… Continue reading FMOT Collaborates With International Maritime Organization to Host World Maritime Day_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Amaechi Clears the Air on Oshodi Train Incident, Kaduna Supposed Attack_Ada Nkong

The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has frowned at misuse of the railtracks by vendors and other people.Speaking after an inspection tour of the Lagos Ibadan rail, the Minister attributed the recent accident between a train at Oshodi and a vehicle to the wrong use of the rail track as a parking space by the… Continue reading Amaechi Clears the Air on Oshodi Train Incident, Kaduna Supposed Attack_Ada Nkong

Aviation

NiMet Supports NWRI to Set up Hydrology Center in Africa_Ada Nkong

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has pledged the full cooperation of the agency with the National Water Resources Institute (NWRI) to upgrade their hydrology center to a regional center of excellence recognized by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) for manpower training in operational hydrology in Africa. A statement signed by the General Manager corporate communications… Continue reading NiMet Supports NWRI to Set up Hydrology Center in Africa_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Eye Witness Debunks Kaduna Train Attack Allegations_Ada Nkong

Following rumors circulating on Social media that a train on the Abuja- Kaduna rail was attacked by bandits, an eyewitness says no such attack by bandits occurred. According to Sank Dauda who said he was on the train bound for Abuja, a group of hooligans threw stones at the train and broke a window. See… Continue reading Eye Witness Debunks Kaduna Train Attack Allegations_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

PPPRA Assures Nigerians of Better Days Ahead_Ada Nkong

The Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) has assured Nigerians that the deregulation of the downstream oil sector is in the best interest of the country. The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Saidu Abdulkadir, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the deregulation of the downstream oil and gas sector. Abubakar… Continue reading PPPRA Assures Nigerians of Better Days Ahead_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Shippers Council Equips Clinic for School, Orphanage_Ada Nkong

As part of its corporate social responsibility program, the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has donated clinc equipment to Government Junior Secondary School, Kurudu and Abuja Children's home, an orphanage.The Executive Secretary of NSC, Mr Hassan Bello, who was represented by the deputy director, Abuja liaison office, Hajia Rakiya Nuhu said the gesture was a part… Continue reading Shippers Council Equips Clinic for School, Orphanage_Ada Nkong

Aviation

See List of Airlines Approved for International Flights Under Covid-19 Protocol_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has released the list of airlines approved for international flights. While reading the list, the Minister stressed that all approved airlines must operate under Covid-19 protocol. Air France, KLM and Lufthansa are among airlines barred from international flights. See list below: Recall that international flights are to resume 5… Continue reading See List of Airlines Approved for International Flights Under Covid-19 Protocol_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

PPMC Increases Fuel Price to N151.56 _Ada Nkong

THE price of petrol has been increased to N151.56 per litre, with effect from 2nd September 2020 , according to Pipelines and Product Marketing Company (PPMC), a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. In a statement by D.O Abalaka,the PPMC stated: “Please be informed that a new product price adjustment has been effected… Continue reading PPMC Increases Fuel Price to N151.56 _Ada Nkong

Aviation

Aviation Unions Stage Peaceful Protest Against Concession of Big Four_Ada Nkong

To press home their opposition to the planned Concession of the four most profitable airports in Nigeria, Aviation Unions ,Monday staged a peaceful demonstration at the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport Abuja.The unions have vowed to resist the planned Concession because according to them, the action will lead to job losses.They also complained that the process is… Continue reading Aviation Unions Stage Peaceful Protest Against Concession of Big Four_Ada Nkong