Transportation

Air peace 10th Anniversary: FG Commends Airline Resilience, Assures Ease of Doing Business

By Ada Nkong As Air Peace celebrates its tenth anniversary, Vice-president Shettima Kazim has commended the company and the CEO Allen Onyema for resilience, innovation and resilience in the sector. The Vice-President who was represented by minister of transportation Sa'id Alkali said Allen Onyema had flown the Nigerian flag beyond expectation. "We are here, first… Continue reading Air peace 10th Anniversary: FG Commends Airline Resilience, Assures Ease of Doing Business

Transportation

Public Private Partnership Model- A necessity for Maritime Infrastructural development in Nigeria – Mobereola

By Ada Nkong Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola (left), with the Director General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Concession, ICRC, Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh during a courtesy visit by the ICRC management to the NIMASA headquarters in Lagos. We are ready to Partner NIMASA to Develop the Maritime Sector –… Continue reading Public Private Partnership Model- A necessity for Maritime Infrastructural development in Nigeria – Mobereola

Transportation

Ports Concessioning :Marine And  Blue Economy Ministry Partners ICRC, BPE on Effective PPP Models 

By Ada Nkong The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy as part of efforts to restructure, transform and improve efficiency within the nations ports has indicated resolve to partner with the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) in identifying world best practices and also identifying the appropriate Public and… Continue reading Ports Concessioning :Marine And  Blue Economy Ministry Partners ICRC, BPE on Effective PPP Models 

ELECTIONS · Transportation

BASA Direct Flights: Nigeria, Brazil in Talks

By Ada Nkong The  Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo , has commenced high-level discussions with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) and initiate direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. A statement signed by Mr Tunde Moshood, special assistant communications to the minister says… Continue reading BASA Direct Flights: Nigeria, Brazil in Talks

Transportation

Unbundling Rail Sector: Governors Indicate Interest

The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has disclosed that a lot of governors are  investing in the rail sector, from Lagos to Plateau, and even that of Kaduna, he noted that they have all indicated their interest in expanding railways in their states. The Minister made this known Friday while on an inspection… Continue reading Unbundling Rail Sector: Governors Indicate Interest

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World Maritime Day 2024: Adegboyega Reaffirms Nigeria:s Commitment to Maritime Safety.

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to join the rest of the world in promoting the critical importance of maritime safety for seafarers, infrastructure, and the environment in line with the campaign by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to attain a robust and sustainable development… Continue reading World Maritime Day 2024: Adegboyega Reaffirms Nigeria:s Commitment to Maritime Safety.

Transportation

Transportation Minister Advocates Reconstruction of Federal Roads in North Eastern States.

By Ada Nkong The Minister of Transportation, Senator Said Ahmed Alkali has appealed for the total reconstruction of the Gombe- Dukku- Darazo and Gombe - Bajoga - Nafada- Potiskum roads which are currently in deplorable condition. A statement signed by Umar Jubril special assistant media to the minister says Sen. Ahmed Alkali made the appeal… Continue reading Transportation Minister Advocates Reconstruction of Federal Roads in North Eastern States.

Transportation

FG Test Runs  LNG Retrofitted Locomotive, to Save 60% Diesel Cost

By Ada Nkong The Minister of transportation Sa'id Alkali says retrofitting of locomotives to run on 70% LNG could cut cost by as much as 60%.The Minister noted this while on a testrun of the first retrofitted train on Africa from Idu in Abuja to Rigasa in Kaduna.The Minister who boarded from Idu station and… Continue reading FG Test Runs  LNG Retrofitted Locomotive, to Save 60% Diesel Cost

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NIMASA DG Cautions Public on Fake Social Media Accounts.

By Ada Nkong The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dayo Mobereola has cautioned members of the public on the existence of several unauthorized social media accounts making the rounds and purportedly belonging to him. A statement signed by Osagie Edward head public relations says Dr Mobereola via his… Continue reading NIMASA DG Cautions Public on Fake Social Media Accounts.