By Ada Nkong In a bid to boost agriculture by leveraging on technology, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) have entered into a strategic partnership to drive climate-resilient agriculture across Nigeria. The MoU signed Monday at the NiMet headquarters in Abuja will see both organizations work together to develop… Continue reading Agriculture: NiMet Boss Stresses Need for Accurate,Timely Climate Information
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Ibom Air Clears Air on Passenger Incident
By Ada Nkong Ibom Air says the attitude of a passenger, Ms. Comfort Emmanson,on Sunday, August 10, 2025, on board their Uyo–Lagos flight posed a serious threat to the safety of their crew, passengers, and aircraft. A statement signed by the airline narrates that shortly before take-off from Uyo, Ms. Emmanson was instructed in line… Continue reading Ibom Air Clears Air on Passenger Incident
Value Jet Saga: NCAA Petitions Attorney-General , Inspector-General Over K1 De Ultimate.
By Ada Nkong Following the incident nvolving musician, King Wasiu Omagbolahan Olasunkanmi Adewale Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate and domestic airline ValueJet.he Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to launch a thorough investigation into the incident . A statement signed… Continue reading Value Jet Saga: NCAA Petitions Attorney-General , Inspector-General Over K1 De Ultimate.
NCAA Sanctions Value Jet Pilots Over Safety Breach
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended two Value Jet pilots This follows a serious breach of aviation safety protocols by a ValueJet pilot at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (Domestic Terminal) on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. A statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, director public relations and consumer protection has… Continue reading NCAA Sanctions Value Jet Pilots Over Safety Breach
Oyetola Vows Commits to End Boat Mishaps, Receives Committee Report
CAPTIONMinister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola (middle) receiving the report of the Special Committee on the Prevention of Boat Mishaps in Nigeria from the Committee Chairman and Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, in Abuja on Friday 1st August 2025. In furtherance of the objective of ending… Continue reading Oyetola Vows Commits to End Boat Mishaps, Receives Committee Report
NiMet to Establish Weather Station at Adamawa State University
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has disclosed plans to establish a functional weather station at the Adamawa State University. This is in a bid to deepen its partnership with Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, in areas of mutual interest aimed at enhancing early warning systems and climate resilience across Adamawa State. The… Continue reading NiMet to Establish Weather Station at Adamawa State University
Ministry of Aviation Advocates for Retention of NSIB at Public Hearing
By Ada Nkong Following a proposed amendment bill to transfer the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau to the office of the Secretary of the Government of the Federation, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has made a passionate case of its retention under the ministry. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo represented… Continue reading Ministry of Aviation Advocates for Retention of NSIB at Public Hearing
Economic Transformation: Keyamo, MOFI Dialogue on Aviation Investment Opportunities
By Ada Nkong In a bid to discuss investment opportunities within the aviation sector as part of broader efforts to reposition the industry as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economic transformation, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo , received in audience a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), led by… Continue reading Economic Transformation: Keyamo, MOFI Dialogue on Aviation Investment Opportunities
NSIB to Step up Safety Oversight With Multimodal Instruments
By Ada Nkong The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)Â says as part of its strategic vision, the Bureau is finalising two critical regulatory frameworks, the NSIB Casualty Investigation Regulations for the Maritime Mode of Transport and the Rail and Track Accident Investigation Regulations for the Rail sector. A statement signed by Bimbo Oladeji, Director public… Continue reading NSIB to Step up Safety Oversight With Multimodal Instruments
