The Federal Government has reiterated its resolve at securing the release of the 43 persons still held captive by the terrorists. Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo stated this while addressing families of the victims of the ill-fated March 28, 2022, train attack who led a peaceful protest to the Ministry demanding the release of […]
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Transportation Ministry mourns over loss of Minister’s brother
The Ministry of Transportation has sympathised with its Minister Mu’azu Jaji Sambo over the demise of his younger brother, Ja’afaru Jaji Sambo. The sad event occurred on Monday,18th July, 2022. According to a statement signed Thursday by Director Press and Public Relations, Eric Ojiekwe, friends and well-wishers described Ja’afaru as a quintessential gentleman, a master […]
Nigerian, Adeyemi Elected Secretary General African Civil Aviation Commission
Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi has been elected as the new Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). Ms. Adeyemi’s election as the new Secretary General of AFCAC was announced at the 34th AFCAC Plenary in Dakar, Senegal. The new AFCAC Secretary General takes over from the former Secretary General, Mr. Tefera Mekonnen TEFERRA whose […]
NIMASA TO DEPLOY SPECIAL AIRCRAFTS AGAINST OIL THEFT
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), has given disclosed that two special mission aircrafts in the deep blue project fleet of the agency will be deployed to fight oil theft and protect the nation’s economy. Director General of the Agency, Bashir Jamoh made this known while speaking at the recently held 16th edition […]
Sambo promises priority attention for transportation infrastructure
The new Minister of Transportation, Muazu Sambo has pledged to continue with the actualisation of President Muhammadu Buhari’s infrastructural development agenda in transportation sector. The Minister who made this known during a brief handover ceremony by the former Minister of State for Transportation, Gbemisola Saraki Wednesday in Abuja, said the ministry will do its best […]
Airport Concession: Sirika, Aviation Officials, Labour Leaders Tour Istanbul, Brasilia Airports
In concerted efforts to demonstrate transparency, inclusiveness and sincerity in the Airport concession programme of the Aviation Ministry, the Minister Hadi Sirika has led a team comprising officials of the Ministry, agencies and organized labour in the aviation industry on an inspection tour of two successfully concessioned airports. A statement signed by the Special Assistant […]
BITDCE LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL CURRENCY, SAYS HCS WILL USHER NEW ERA OF DIGITAL GLOBALIZATION
Bitdce has launched a new currency known as HCS (Hercules). According to a news statement made available to nigeriatimes.ng, the BitDCE Global Media Conference held on June 11 (UTC+4) at Sofitel Downtown Dubai. The statement disclosed that “HCS is a public welfare service project based on blockchain technology, providing public welfare project venue construction, investment […]
President Buhari to implement aviation road map within tenure, Sirika assures
The Federal Government has expressed its commitment to the full actualization of all grey components of the current Aviation Sector Roadmap. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika made this known Tuesday while declaring open the maiden edition of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) National Aviation Conference (FNAC) with the theme, Advancing the Frontiers of […]
Post APC primary election, Buhari meets Amaechi, Lawan behind closed doors
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday evening met separately with the Former Minister of Transportation Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawal at the State House. Aso Villa. Both men were presidential aspirants at the just concluded Primary election of the All Progressives Congress(APC). The meeting comes barely two days after the presidential […]
Breaking: Nigeria Air licensed to fly by NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Monday, presented the Air Transport License (ATL) to the interim management of Nigeria Air. The event took place Monday at the Corporate Headquarters of the NCAA, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. Nigeria Air is the nation’s proposed national carrier and it is set up to be a public-private […]