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
Category: ECONOMY
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
Akanu Ibiam Airport Reopens August 30th _Ada Nkong
The Federal government says the Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu will resume commercial activities August 30th. The Minister of Aviation, Had I Sirika disclosed this after inspecting the progress of work at the airport on Tuesday . Sirika said: “We wanted to make a quick intervention in this procurement to ensure that the once dilapidated… Continue reading Akanu Ibiam Airport Reopens August 30th _Ada Nkong
Female Drivers Lament Gender Discrimination, Seek Government Support_Ada Nkong
Female drivers association of Nigeria have lamented discrimination against them in employment opportunities and patronage by Commuters. The drivers made this known during a zoom meeting with the Honorable Minister of state for transportation Hon. Gbemisola Saraki Tuesday. The association led by Ambassador Eunice Odeghe listed their challenges to include non acceptance during government recruitment… Continue reading Female Drivers Lament Gender Discrimination, Seek Government Support_Ada Nkong
Fresh arrival of 18 ships into Lagos ports with petrol, other items_Femi Ehiabhi
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday said that 18 ships were currently discharging petroleum products and food stuff at the Lagos ports. The NPA made this known in its publication, `Shipping Position It listed the contents of the ships as frozen fish, general cargo, containers, bulk sugar, bulk wheat, base oil and fuel. The… Continue reading Fresh arrival of 18 ships into Lagos ports with petrol, other items_Femi Ehiabhi
10,000 Kaduna farmers get farm inputs from State Govt_Femi Ehiabhi
The Agro Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Improvement Support (APPEALS) Project has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to 10,000 farmers in Kaduna State. Dr Yahaya-Aminu Abdulhadi, the Project Coordinator, made this known during the delivery of the farm inputs to farmers’ cooperatives at Biye, Giwa Local Government on Thursday. Abdulhadi said that the intervention… Continue reading 10,000 Kaduna farmers get farm inputs from State Govt_Femi Ehiabhi
POS transactions value spikes 44% worth N1.64trillion in 5 months_Femi Ehiabhi
The value of Point of Sales transactions grew by 44 per cent to reach N1.64tn January to May 2020 as against a total of N1.14tn recorded in the first five months of 2019. Also the value of transactions via the Nigeria Interbank Settlement System Instant payment system and on Point of Sales terminals across the… Continue reading POS transactions value spikes 44% worth N1.64trillion in 5 months_Femi Ehiabhi
Domestic Flights Resume as Four Airlines Fly Lagos- Abuja_Ada Nkong
Max air, Ibom air, Air peace and Arik air Wednesday, made their maiden flights since as Domestic flights resume.The airlines airlifted passengers from Lagos to Abuja amidst the strict protocols put in place by the regulatory agencies .According to Director public communications, Ministry of Aviation, Mr James Odaudu ,two airlines from Arik air with registered… Continue reading Domestic Flights Resume as Four Airlines Fly Lagos- Abuja_Ada Nkong
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement raises N250 billion in debt securities in H1_Femi Ehiabhi
Nigeria’s Dangote Group of Companies said its raised N250 billion from its recent debut N100 billion Dangote Cement Series 1 Bond in debt securities within six months in 2020. Under its N300 billion Bond programme, which was 150 per cent over-subscribed, to its earlier issued N150 billion commercial paper (CP) notes (series 13-16 under its… Continue reading Nigeria’s Dangote Cement raises N250 billion in debt securities in H1_Femi Ehiabhi
