Transportation

FG TO FLAG OFF KAJOLA RAIL MANUFACTURING PLANT SEPTEMBER_Ada Nkong

The Federal government says it will commence the manufacture of wagons and coaches at Kajola with a ground breaking in September while the University of Transportation in Daura will have its ground breaking in October. The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi disclosed this during his first inspection tour of the Lagos- Ibadan rail project after… Continue reading FG TO FLAG OFF KAJOLA RAIL MANUFACTURING PLANT SEPTEMBER_Ada Nkong

Transportation

AMAECHI RETURNS TO THE RAIL TRACKS_Ada Nkong

48 hours after his inauguration for a second term as Minister of transportation, Rt.Hon Rotimi Amaechi has returned to the rail tracks. The minister who started off inspecting tracks between Ebute Metta and Apapa expressed dismay at the lull in the work at the Apapa station which is to be overhauled in the two months… Continue reading AMAECHI RETURNS TO THE RAIL TRACKS_Ada Nkong

Aviation

PASSENGERS PROTEST DELAY OF THREE CONSECUTIVE MAX AIR FLIGHTS AT ABUJA AIRPORT_Ada Nkong

There was chaos at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport this evening as passengers protested the protracted delay of their flights. Newsannex gathered that passengers who were meant to be on the 12 : 45 pm fight which was delayed had to justle for seats as passengers meant for 3:30 flight boarded their flights unchecked. This led… Continue reading PASSENGERS PROTEST DELAY OF THREE CONSECUTIVE MAX AIR FLIGHTS AT ABUJA AIRPORT_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

OPEC CONGRATULATES MINISTER OF PETROLEUM_Ada Nkong

The Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Mr. Mohammad Barkindo, has congratulated Mr TimipreSylva on his appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources. Barkindo disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. He described the newly appointed minister is a veteran of the oil industry in Nigeria, where he… Continue reading OPEC CONGRATULATES MINISTER OF PETROLEUM_Ada Nkong

Aviation

AVIATION UNIONS WELCOME HADI SIRIKA,TASK HIM ON NIGERIA AIR_Ada Nkong

The Minister of Aviation ,Hadi Sirika Wednesday resumed office to a rousing welcome from the joint unions in the aviation sector. The Minister was received on his arrival with songs of solidarity from staff of the ministry and agencies who turned out enmasse carrying placards bearing various messages of welcome. Hadi Sirika expressed joy at… Continue reading AVIATION UNIONS WELCOME HADI SIRIKA,TASK HIM ON NIGERIA AIR_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

A DAY AT DAWAKI FAIR_Ada Nkong

I followed a handbill on line that had no address and found myself at Dawaki plaza. Her salesgirl had no answers to my questions but gave me her number to cakk her. Sitting inner small cozy shop that didn't tell much of what she sold, it didn't take long before she joined me. True to… Continue reading A DAY AT DAWAKI FAIR_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

NO BAN ON MILK IMPORTATION_CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has explained that its decision to restrain importers of milk from the interbank foreign exchange market will encourage investment in local milk production, create jobs and grow the economy. The Director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Isaac Okorafor, who said this on Friday, added that the policy did not mean importation of… Continue reading NO BAN ON MILK IMPORTATION_CBN

ECONOMY

NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA TOP CHART FOR CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMY IN AFRICA_Ada Nkong

Nigerians in Diaspora, currently to the chart in Africa for contribution to National Development. The Chairman National Diaspora commission ,Abike Dabiri-Erewa said this during the 2019 National Diaspora day celebration in Abuja. The celebration which saw Nigerians in Diaspora from various countries converge, was a meeting point for brainstorming how Diasporians can give back to… Continue reading NIGERIANS IN DIASPORA TOP CHART FOR CONTRIBUTION TO ECONOMY IN AFRICA_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY · POLITICS

DETAILS OF THE MINISTERIAL NOMINEES FOR CONFIRMATION BY SENATE

The details of nominees by the Presidency for Ministerial screening are detailed as follows: North Central 7, North West 9, North east 7, South East 6, South South 7 and South West 7 Returning Ministers were 12 in number while new Ministers were 31. The detailed listings at a glance