The management of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) says, there is no justification for the threat of going on strike by the joint union of workers; Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals and the National Union of Air Transport Employees.A statement signed by James Odaudu Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation says a letter sent to the… Continue reading NiMet Frowns at Aviation Unions Intended Strike_Ada Nkong
Category: ECONOMY
Air Peace Agrees to Recall Some of its Sacked Pilots_Ada Nkong
Air peace has agreed to recall some of its sacked pilots following the intervention of Minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika.A statement by James Odaudu , Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation says this was the fall-out of an intervention meeting called by the Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika between the airline management and the… Continue reading Air Peace Agrees to Recall Some of its Sacked Pilots_Ada Nkong
Air Peace Sacks Pilots, Cuts Wages_Ada Nkong
Air Peace, a key player in Nigeria's aviation sector said Tuesday ,it had laid off a number of pilots and cut salaries in order to cope with the impact of the coronavirus on its operations. The number of pilots affected, were not disclosed but sources say about 70 are affected. Air Peace, a private airline… Continue reading Air Peace Sacks Pilots, Cuts Wages_Ada Nkong
We Will Pay Back China Loan in 20 years-Amaechi _Ada Nkong
Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon.Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi says the Nigerian can pay back the loans collected for the construction of rail projects within the stipulated period of twenty years. Amaechi said on a live television programme (Democracy Today) aired on AIT in Abuja, Friday. According to him,China was the only country given out loans with… Continue reading We Will Pay Back China Loan in 20 years-Amaechi _Ada Nkong
AFDB Board Reacts to Clearing of Adeshina _Femi Ehiabhi
The Bureau of the Board of Governors of the African Development Bank has responded to the report of the High-Level Panel appointed to further investigate the allegations of misconduct levelled against Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina. The Panel had in its report concurred with the bank’s Ethics Committee in its findings in respect of all allegations… Continue reading AFDB Board Reacts to Clearing of Adeshina _Femi Ehiabhi
FG Tasks Female Drivers on Embracing Technology, Safety_Ada Nkong
Female drivers have been urged to observe Covid-19 guidelines as they go about their daily business activities. The Minister of state for Transportation gave the charge during a sensitization workshop on digitization organized by the Female drivers association of Nigeria, FEDAN.While applauding the initiative of the female drivers in venturing into a field hitherto considered… Continue reading FG Tasks Female Drivers on Embracing Technology, Safety_Ada Nkong
Collision Grounds Two Aircrafts at Lagos Airport_Ada Nkong
A wing tip incident involving Middle East Airlines and Turkish Airlines aircraft has been reported at the cargo area of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Wednesday.Sources say the collision occurred late Wednesday and led to the grounding of the two aircraft at the airport.The incident, Newsannexonline gathered occurred as Middle East Airlines… Continue reading Collision Grounds Two Aircrafts at Lagos Airport_Ada Nkong
Osinbajo’s Helicopter Accident Caused by Human Error – AIB _Ada Nkong
The Accident Investigation Bureau has released the final report of the February 2, 2019 helicopter accident in Kogi involving the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and three other accidents.Earlier, the AIB had said the crew lost visual contact with the ground at about 50 feet owing to dust generated when landing on a sandy area.The… Continue reading Osinbajo’s Helicopter Accident Caused by Human Error – AIB _Ada Nkong
President Buhari Names Railway Stations After Prominent Nigerians_Ada Nkong
Some railway stations along the Lagos -Ibadan corridor and others on the Itakpe /Ajaokuta /Aladja-Warri have been named after some deserving Nigerian citizens by President Muhammadu Buhari.. Minister of transportation Rt.Hon.Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi disclosed this via a statement by the Director of Press, Ministry of transportation, Eric Ojiekwe. According to Ojiekwe, the deserving citizens have… Continue reading President Buhari Names Railway Stations After Prominent Nigerians_Ada Nkong
