ECONOMY · Governance

I want to develop the youth to be economically viable-Gov. Abdullahi Sule_Femi Eugene

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa has given reasons for his preference for youths in making appointments into his government in the state. According to him, the composition of his appointments so far are mostly youths. He added that one of the cardinal objectives of his administration was to invest and develop the youths to become… Continue reading I want to develop the youth to be economically viable-Gov. Abdullahi Sule_Femi Eugene

CRIME · ECONOMY · POWER

EFCC investigates 5 illegal oil dealers in Uyo_Femi Ehiabhi

The Uyo Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on June 30, commenced an investigation of 5 (Five) suspected illegal petroleum dealers, alongside MT PREYOR 1, a 1,000 metric tonne capacity vessel used in bunkering illegal products, suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). This was contained in a press statement released… Continue reading EFCC investigates 5 illegal oil dealers in Uyo_Femi Ehiabhi

Aviation

Domestic Flights Resume July 8- Had I Sirika _Ada Nkong

The Federal government has given approval for domestic flights which have been suspended in Nigeria since March 2020 will finally resume on the 8th of July, 2020. A statement signed by James Odaudu ,Director public affairs , Ministry of aviation reports the Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika as having announced this on Wednesday. He… Continue reading Domestic Flights Resume July 8- Had I Sirika _Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

Petrol Price Rises to 143.80 per Litre_Ada Nkong

Reports reaching us say petrol is to now sell for between N140.80 and N143.80 - as approved by the petroleum products price regulation agency (PPPRA). Details later.........

ECONOMY

President Buhari Flags Off Ajaokuta-Kaduna – Kano Pipeline Project_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari will today inaugurate the construction of the 614km-long Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Pipeline Project – the single largest gas pipeline project in Nigeria’s history. The $2.8 billion natural gas project is a joint venture project between Oilserv Limited, an indigenous oil and gas pipelines and facilities company, and the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).… Continue reading President Buhari Flags Off Ajaokuta-Kaduna – Kano Pipeline Project_Ada Nkong

Aviation

FAAN Carries Out Flight Simulation at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Ahead of Flight Resumption_Ada Nkong

In line with global standards for aviation operations in view of Covid-19, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has conducted simulation excercise at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja to test all the protocols designed to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at the Airports ahead of flight resumption.During the simulation excercise which took place… Continue reading FAAN Carries Out Flight Simulation at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Ahead of Flight Resumption_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Flight Resumption May Not Result in Fares Hike – Hadi Sirika_Ada Nkong

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has assured Nigerians that the expected re-opening of the airspace for domestic flights may not necessarily lead to a hike in fares. A statement by James Odaudu Director pubkic affairs , Ministry of Aviation says the Minister who gave the assurance while responding to reporters’ questions at Monday's daily briefing… Continue reading Flight Resumption May Not Result in Fares Hike – Hadi Sirika_Ada Nkong

Aviation

We Have Not Received Any Apology For Flying Naira Marley- Ministry of Aviation_Ada Nkong

Executive Jets, the company suspended for flying Naira Marley to Abuja for a concert has allegedly tendered an apology.Reports say the apology was contained in a letter addressed to Sirika on Monday, Sam Iwu, the company’s chief executive officer, apologised over the incident.The Minister of Aviation had announced during the daily PTF briefing that the… Continue reading We Have Not Received Any Apology For Flying Naira Marley- Ministry of Aviation_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Naira Marley Concert: Private Jet Company Violated Approval- Hadi Sirika_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika says the Private Jet company , Executive Jets, which took Naira Marley to and from Abuja acted fraudulently in violation of the approval they were given. Sirika who spoke during the PTF daily briefing says the company got approval to fly Justice Adefope Okojie and not Naira Marley so… Continue reading Naira Marley Concert: Private Jet Company Violated Approval- Hadi Sirika_Ada Nkong