African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina was re-elected for another five-year term following a tumultuous three months that divided shareholders.He received unanimous support, the Abidjan, Ivory Coast-based lender said in an emailed statement Thursday. “As shareholders, we will give him all the necessary support to carry forward and implement his compelling vision for the bank.”… Continue reading Adesina Reelected President of AFDB_Ada Nkong
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Nigerian Shippers Council Partners NEPC to Improve Exports_Ada Nkong
The Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) had entered into a partnership with the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) to drive export volume and end the tradition of empty containers leaving Nigeria. The partnership was enhanced when the Executive Secretary (ES) Nigerian Shippers Council Mr. Hassan Bello paid a courtesy visit to the Executive director/CEO the Nigerian… Continue reading Nigerian Shippers Council Partners NEPC to Improve Exports_Ada Nkong
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Jet Rams into Fence as Brakes Fail_Ada Nkong
A jet ran into a fence at the General Aviation Terminal of the Lagos Airport on Friday when its brakes failed.The King Air 200 jet with registration number 5N-HIS is being operated by Mobil Oil Nigeria-Wings Aviation. According to an eyewitness, the King Air Jet was reparking when the driver rammed into the fence. "… Continue reading Jet Rams into Fence as Brakes Fail_Ada Nkong
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International Flights Resumption: Nigeria to Enforce Reciprocity_Ada Nkong
As international flights resumption draws closer, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says Nigeria will enforce the principle of reciprocity in granting permission to airlines to resume operations in the country as it opens its airspace. A statement signed by James Odaudu, director public relations, Ministry of Aviation explains that it means only airlines from… Continue reading International Flights Resumption: Nigeria to Enforce Reciprocity_Ada Nkong
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Covid-19 Test Mandatory for Passengers as International Flights Start August 29_Ada Nkong
As Nigeria prepares to resume international flights on August 29, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says Covid-19 test is mandatory for passengers. The minister said passengers must take a COVID-19 test wherever they're coming from very close to departure dates. "A portal will also be opened for passengers to pay for another COVID-19 test… Continue reading Covid-19 Test Mandatory for Passengers as International Flights Start August 29_Ada Nkong
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COVID-19: States to get $2.5m performance-based grants for tax relief_Femi Ehiabhi
The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Sunday said that each state government would receive USD2.5 million performance-based grants for implementing tax relief programmes for individual taxpayers and businesses to mitigate COVID-19 impact. The forum disclosed this in a statement issued by the Head, Media and Public Affairs of NGF Secretariat, Mr Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, in Abuja… Continue reading COVID-19: States to get $2.5m performance-based grants for tax relief_Femi Ehiabhi
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Biggest Container Ever in Nigeria Berths in Onne_ Raphael Bichene
The Nigerian Ports Authority Sunday ,announced the berthing of the biggest container vessel to ever dock at a Nigerian port. General Manager, Corporate and Strategic Communications, Mr. Adams Jatto, made the announcement in a statement in Lagos. Jatto said the Maerskline Stardelhorn vessel, with length overall of 300 metres, width of 48 metres was received… Continue reading Biggest Container Ever in Nigeria Berths in Onne_ Raphael Bichene
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Amaechi Okays Skeletal Services on Lagos Ibadan Rail, Awaits Loan to Commence Ibadan-Kano_Ada Nkong
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has tasked CCRC to increase the number of workers and provide PPEs for them as part of measures to increase the pace of work and deliver the Lagos- Ibadan project by Jan 2021.Speaking after he resumed the monthly inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan rail project, the Minister said Covid19 is… Continue reading Amaechi Okays Skeletal Services on Lagos Ibadan Rail, Awaits Loan to Commence Ibadan-Kano_Ada Nkong
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Amaechi, Lai Mohammed Hadiza Usman Inspect Lagos- Ibadan Rail_Ada Nkong
The Lagos- Ibadan rail project which had been earmarked for completion early this year has been hindered by Covid-19 like many other projects. The Minister of transportation Rotimi Amaechi had prr- covid carried out a monthly inspection and steering committee meeting to speed up the project. For the first time since Covid-19, the Minister inspected… Continue reading Amaechi, Lai Mohammed Hadiza Usman Inspect Lagos- Ibadan Rail_Ada Nkong
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