Aviation

NiMet Restates Commitment to Reliable Climate Data for Nation Building

By Ada Nkong L-R Prof. Charles Anosike DG/CEO NiMet, Mr John Briggs Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr. Ndidi Nnoli-Edozien Board Member (African Rep) International Sustainability Standards Board,Neil Stewart Director of Corporate Outreach, the IFRS Foundation The Director General NiMet and Nigeria's Permanent Representative to WMO, Prof. Anosike has reaffirmed NiMet’s commitment to ensuring access to… Continue reading NiMet Restates Commitment to Reliable Climate Data for Nation Building

Aviation

FG Moves To Decarbonise Abuja Airport

By Ada Nkong The Federal Government is  to commence the decarbonisation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo who was represented by the Permanent Secretary , Dr. Ibrahim Kana made this known at a stakeholders engagement on Carbon emission held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport… Continue reading FG Moves To Decarbonise Abuja Airport

Transportation

Full Text : NSIB Speaks on Train Derailment

Press ReleaseDate: 29 August 2025Location: Abuja, NigeriaTrain Derailment at Asham Train StationOn 26 August 2025 at approximately 11:07 hours, a passenger train operating the Abuja–Kaduna service (AK1), registration CDD5C2 2701, derailed at Asham Train Station on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line. The train was operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).The train consisted of eight passenger… Continue reading Full Text : NSIB Speaks on Train Derailment

Transportation

Train Derailment: FG Assures tracks will be restored in 10 days

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Transportation, Sa'id Ahmed Alkali has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing  restoration of the Abuja -Kaduna Rail track destroyed during the recent derailment, saying the work will be completed in the next ten days. The Minister also applauded the security and other stakeholders for their untiring efforts to ensure safety… Continue reading Train Derailment: FG Assures tracks will be restored in 10 days

ECONOMY

Diaspora Remittances: Abike hails Diasporans, CBN Over Increase

By Ada Nkong Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM)  says the  recent  increase in diaspora remittances are due  to the Renewed Hope policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the trust and confidence Nigerians in diaspora have in the system. In a statement signed by  Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director media, public relations,… Continue reading Diaspora Remittances: Abike hails Diasporans, CBN Over Increase

Transportation

Abuja -Kaduna Rail Incident: MD NRC Tenders Public Apology to Ladi Bala,NUJ

By Ada Nkong The Managing Director Nigerian Railway Corporation Dr Kayode Opiefa has tendered his unreserved apology to former NAWOJ National Chairperson Comtade Ladi Bala, the Nigerian Union of journalists, Nigerian Television Authority and the Nigerian association of women journalists over harassment of Chief Bala at the scene of the Abuja -Kaduna railway accident. The… Continue reading Abuja -Kaduna Rail Incident: MD NRC Tenders Public Apology to Ladi Bala,NUJ

Aviation

2nd Matriculation Ceremony: Bukar Goni Tasks African Aviation and Aerospace University Students on Diligence and Ethics

By Ada Nkong Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the African Aviation and Aerospace University, AAAU, Alhaji Bukar Goni has urged matriculating students of the school to be committed to aviation excellence. Goni was represented by Mr. Aliyu Mohammed, Director professional training program. In his speech, while referring to AAAU as a great university, he… Continue reading 2nd Matriculation Ceremony: Bukar Goni Tasks African Aviation and Aerospace University Students on Diligence and Ethics

Transportation

Abuja -Kaduna Train Derailment: FG Constitutes Committee

By Ada Nkong Following a train derailment which occurred Tuesday 26th August, 2025 at Jerre, while proceeding from Abuja-Kaduna,the Minister of Transportation Sen. Said Ahmed Alkali has  directed that a committee of all stakeholders be constituted to investigate the immediate and remote causes of the acciden. The committee is also expected to make recommendations on… Continue reading Abuja -Kaduna Train Derailment: FG Constitutes Committee

Transportation

Oyetola Felicitates Dantsoho on Election as IAPH Vice President

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Adegboyega Oyetola,  has congratulated  Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on his election as Vice President of the International Association for Ports and Harbours (IAPH). In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Media and… Continue reading Oyetola Felicitates Dantsoho on Election as IAPH Vice President