The Nigeria Union of Journalists, FCT Council, has urged the Department of State Security, DSS, to focus on issues of national security and stop the harassment of its officials. Four officials of the council; Chairman, Emmanuel Ogbeche, Vice Chairman, Osaretin Osadebamwen, Secretary, Ochiaka Ugwu, and Treasurer, Aisha Kadala, were at the FCT Command of the […]
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Amaechi seeks foreign investment in seven maritime areas
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has listed seven areas where profitable investment opportunities exist in the maritime industry. He called on foreign investors to take advantage of the industry. Amaechi made this known in his Paper presentation:Investment Opportunities in the Nigerian Maritime Sector at the 2021 Greek- Nigeria Chamber of Commerce & Technology Investment […]
HIVAIDS: Never married individuals at high risk, NACA sets for World AIDS Day 2021
By Nats Odaudu Recent studies have revealed that never married individuals, among other typology of key populations and new infections from mother to child transmission are the drivers of the HIV epidemic. Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr Gambo Aliyu cited studies such as the Mode of transmission studies and Integrated […]
NGO Launches NYSC Documentary, inspires national service, unity
The Kids In Need Society International, KINSI services has launched the 1st comprehensive version of the NYSC video documentary in honor of the National Youth Service Corps. The documentary titled ” Brig Gen Ibrahim Shuaibu and the Burden of Keeping the NYSC Scheme Alive For National Unity ” is a 10 minutes abridged video documentary […]
Lawyer Sues CAC, Others Over Denial Of Incorporated Trustees Name
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has been dragged before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, over allegation of wrongful denial of Incorporated Trustees name. The lawyer, Barrister Edward Omaga (Trading under the name and style of Graylaw Solicitors), is seeking a restraining order against Abuja Master Printers League (AMPLE), one of the Defendants in […]
Ibori loot: Court fines Malami N31,000, fixes December 7th for hearing
The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State yesterday fixed December 7th, 2021 for hearing on the suit filed by the Ijaw Progressive Union of Aborigines against the Federal and the Delta State Governments on the returned Ibori £4.2 million loot to the country by the British government. The group has approached the court […]
Journalist Agabi honoured among 100 aviation business leaders
In recognition of his contribution to aviation business in Nigeria, Mr. Chris Agabi, a Senior Business Journalist with the Daily Trust has been named among the elite league of the100 Aviation Business Leaders in Nigeria 2020. The award was conferred on him alongside captains of aviation industry, aviation professionals, seasoned journalists and other operators in […]
2022: Amaechi defends N148 Billion budget, prioritizes ongoing rail projects
The Ministry of Transportation has disclosed it will give priority attention to the completion of ongoing railway projects while commencing new ones. This will spur economic activities while facilitating trade not just in Nigeria but with her West African neighbors. According to a statement by Director Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation, Eric Ojiekwe, […]
Breaking: Abuja-Kaduna train services resume tomorrow with improved security
Minister of Transportation Chibuike Amaechi has reassured Nigerians that there would be improved security on the Abuja/Kaduna train route even as passenger service resumes Saturday. The service was suspended by the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) after a suspected terrorist attack on a train and tracks on Wednesday. Amaechi who revealed plans to digitalize security on […]
TRANSPORT MINISTER URGES HIGHER STANDARDS IN SHIPS INSPECTIONS, PORTS CONTROL
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has made a case for Port State Control Officers (PSCOs) to display high level of professionalism in carrying out their duties of inspecting foreign ships at national ports. Amaechi spoke at the 11th Port State Control Committee (PSC) Meeting of the Memorandum of Understanding on PSC for West and […]