The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has released a list of airports approved for domestic operations. The Minister who made the announcement said these airports are free to operate without waiting for ministerial approval for flights, haven been cleared.
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Train Services on Abuja-Kaduna Corridor Resume Next Week as Fares Increase_Ada Nkong
The Minister of transportation , Rotimi Amaechi says train services on the Abuja- Kaduna line will resume next week. The Minister spoke during a prereumption test run of the newly acquired ten coaches and two locomotives on the Abuja -Kaduna corridor .According to him, passengers have been clamouring for the resumption."We are being pressured to… Continue reading Train Services on Abuja-Kaduna Corridor Resume Next Week as Fares Increase_Ada Nkong
Minister of State for Transportation Promises Synergy With Female Drivers to Set up Female Transport Service_Ada Nkong
The Minister of state for Transportation, Hon Gbemisola Saraki has promised to collaborate with Female Drivers Association of Nigeria to set up a transport service for female drivers in Nigeria within the next six months.The Minister who spoke during a zoom meeting with officials of Fedan said the female transport service will help take care… Continue reading Minister of State for Transportation Promises Synergy With Female Drivers to Set up Female Transport Service_Ada Nkong
Nigeria’s 2021 budget of N12.6trn to be financed by N4.3 trillion loan, others_Femi Ehiabhi
The federal government has proposed N12.6 trillion as aggregate budget for the 2021 fiscal year. The proposed budget will have a deficit of N5.16 trillion and will be partly financed by a total loan package of N4.28 trillion. The proposals were contained in the 2021- 2023 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper… Continue reading Nigeria’s 2021 budget of N12.6trn to be financed by N4.3 trillion loan, others_Femi Ehiabhi
Nigerian Shippers Council Collaborates With NAICOM to Improve Insurance Cover at Ports_Ada Nkong
The Nigeria Shippers Council(NSC) has collaborated with National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to reduce the cost of doing business through the introduction of insurance cover on Containers regime and looking into risk management at the various Ports to ease business. Barr. Hassan Bello, the Executive Secretary , NSC, disclosed this when the Council's delegation paid a courtesy… Continue reading Nigerian Shippers Council Collaborates With NAICOM to Improve Insurance Cover at Ports_Ada Nkong
International Flights May Resume Before October- Sirika _Ada Ogar
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has debunked rumours that International flights will resume October. Sirika who spoke through his twitter handle said what NAMA issued was a routine 90 day notice. He said his ministry will liaise with, health, Foreign affairs and the PTF to agree on a date. The Minister hinted that the… Continue reading International Flights May Resume Before October- Sirika _Ada Ogar
FG Moves to Double Railway Fares, Vows to Deal With Violators of Covid-19 Guidelines_Ada Nkong
The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi says disregard for Covid-19 guidelines will not be tolerated on trains.The Minister made this known during a trial run on the Itakpe-Warri Rail line Saturday, 18 th July 2020.Amaechi said irrespective of status, the use of sanitizers and face Masks would be enforced while less than half the capacity… Continue reading FG Moves to Double Railway Fares, Vows to Deal With Violators of Covid-19 Guidelines_Ada Nkong
Unruly Passengers at Airports Risk Prosecution-FG _Ada Nkong
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has read the riot act to all unruly passengers who violate protocols at the airports, including dignitaries. Minister of Aviation, Mr. Hadi Sirika says the Federal Government will ensure the prosecution of such persons. Mr. Sirika also confirmed that investigations are ongoing over alleged cases of breach of airport… Continue reading Unruly Passengers at Airports Risk Prosecution-FG _Ada Nkong
Ministry of Aviation Counters Aviation Unions Position on Concessioning_Ada Nkong
The Ministry of Aviation has countered Aviation unions position on concessioning Nigeria's airportA statement by James Odaudu,Director Public communication says some of the information contained in a statement by the unions as published on June 30th is misleading.See full text of the Ministry's position.RE: AIRPORT CONCESSION IS A CRIME AGAINST NIGERIAN PEOPLE: IT MUST BE… Continue reading Ministry of Aviation Counters Aviation Unions Position on Concessioning_Ada Nkong
