APPOINTMENTS · ECONOMY · POLITICS

Acting commissioner appointed in Lagos_Femi Ehiabhi

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Ms. Abi Olusanya as acting Commissioner for Agriculture. Ms Olusanya was until this appointment the Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture. Her appointment takes immediate effect.

ECONOMY · OIL AND GAS

Crude oil production cost to be brought down to $10 per barrel-NNPC_Femi Ehiabhi

The NNPC said it is taking measures to bring down cost of crude oil production to 10 dollars per barrel or below. The Corporation’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ventures and Business Development, Mr Roland Ewubare, said this on a TV interview programme. He was merely restating a recent promise by the NNPC Group Managing Director,… Continue reading Crude oil production cost to be brought down to $10 per barrel-NNPC_Femi Ehiabhi

ECONOMY

FG Unveils New Agricultural Program_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government Thursday unveiled its new agriculture programme aimed at maximising food production and ensuring food security in the country The project codenamed ‘The Green Imperative’, is to be funded with $1.2 bn loan from Brazil and will have a presence in the six geopolitical zones, all the LGAs and the senatorial districts in… Continue reading FG Unveils New Agricultural Program_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Only 5 Airports to Reopen 25- NCAA_Ada Nkong

The Federal Government says only five airports will be reopened when flight operations resume on Saturday, June 21. According to a circular by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), , all other airports are to remain closed for further assessment. The memo also says that Nigeria’s airspace remains closed to international flights. The domestic airports… Continue reading Only 5 Airports to Reopen 25- NCAA_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Domestic Flights to Resume 21st June_Ada Nkong

The FG says domestic flights will resume 21st June 2020.Recall that domestic flights have been suspended since March as one of the measures to to control the spread of the Coronavirus.A statement by James Odaudu ,Director Public affairs ministry of aviation says, Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika who disclosed this at Monday’s briefing of… Continue reading Domestic Flights to Resume 21st June_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

Adesina’s Crisis: FG Wades In_Ada Nkong

The federal government has intervened to checkmate a plot by the United States and other non-African shareholders of the African Development Bank (AfDB) to deny the multilateral agency’s President, Mr. Adesina Akinwunmi, a tenure renewal. Nigeria rejected the US’ call, already supported by Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland, for an independent panel to probe allegations… Continue reading Adesina’s Crisis: FG Wades In_Ada Nkong

Aviation

Full Text NCAA Released Post Covid-19 Protocol For International Flights_Ada Nkong

As the world prepares to return to normal activities post covid-19, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authorities has released guidelines for international flights. A statement signed by James Odaudu , Director public affairs ,Ministry of Aviation says among other things, flight crew are to wear PPE for the duration of the flight. See the full document… Continue reading Full Text NCAA Released Post Covid-19 Protocol For International Flights_Ada Nkong

Aviation

British Flairjet Bags N1m Fine For Violations_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika,says, FlairJet, a British private charter company, affiliated to Flexjet, has been fined one million naira for violating COVID-19 airport directives in Nigeria. The Minister disclosed this Sunday via his verified twitter handle. “Flairjet were found to violate our civil aviation regulations IS 1.3.3(a) Table 2(IV) 7(a) and IS… Continue reading British Flairjet Bags N1m Fine For Violations_Ada Nkong

Transportation

Amaechi Inaugurates NPA Board,Says Port Activities Must Continue _Ada Nkong

The Chairman, Nigerian Ports Authority Board, Chief Ricketts, has pledged the commitment of the board to solving the issues at the nation's Ports.The NPA Board with Chief Ricketts as its Chairman was inaugurated Thursday by the Minister of Transportation, Mr, Rotimi Amaechi in a controlled and brief ceremony. Other board members include; Mohammed Koko, Onari… Continue reading Amaechi Inaugurates NPA Board,Says Port Activities Must Continue _Ada Nkong