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
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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
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14 Airports Approved For Domestic Operations_Ada Nkong
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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