By Toby Prince Truly, from the outset, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari knew Aso Rock is a hot seat and Nigeria, a very complex country to govern. He has millions of admirers, and enough political adversaries too. President Buhari is not a leadership neophyte. So, despite the toughness of the game, he has refused to succumb […]
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Kaduna – Kano Railway: Buhari excited as Amaechi enumerates economic, social benefits
By Nats Odaudu President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday expressed his excitement over the commencement of construction activities on the Kano – Kaduna Segment of the Lagos – Kano Railway Modernization project. This was at the proposed site of the Kano Railway Station, Kano adjacent to the Dala Inland Dry Port, where he presided over the ground […]
NEDC: Corruption allegation meant to distract Alkali, group says
A group of civil society organisations have dismissed allegations of multi-billion Naira corruption against the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) and its Managing Director, Alhaji Mohammed Goni Alkali. The CSOs, in a joint press statement co-signed by Comrade Lawrence Audu and Comrade Bassey Ukpong for the Good Governance and Advocacy Network (GGAN) on behalf of other […]
Forgery: Group faults judgement exonerating Adeosun
… charges EFCC, ICPC to produce erstwhile Minister in Court A pan-Nigerian organisation, Nigeria First, has frowned at a High Court judgement exonerating ex-finance minister, Kemi Adeosun, of forgery. Before her resignation three years ago, Adeosun admitted that her National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate was fabricated. However, despite her self-confession, Adeosun is yet […]
Lekki Port: Amaechi Satisfied with Pace of Construction, May Commence Operations in 2022
By Nats Odaudu The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has expressed great satisfaction with the level of progress recorded at the construction of the Lekki Deep Sea Port project. Amaechi made this known Saturday during an inspection visit to the Port by the Federal Ministry of Transportation and other government agencies including the Nigerian Ports […]
Railway: Amaechi promises succour for Abuja – Kaduna as passenger traffic surges on Lagos – Ibadan
By Nats Odaudu The Minister who spoke Friday during a post commissioning inspection of the Lagos-Ibadan railway blamed the situation with Abuja-Kaduna on the lack of spare parts from China. The Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has assured travelers on the Abuja =Kaduna railway that the constant breakdown of their trains will soon be a […]
Sirika Congratulates Matazu on World Meteorological Organisation Appointment
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has congratulated the Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Mansur Matazu, on his appointment into the Executive Council of the World Meteorological Organisation. Professor Matazu who is also the Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the Meteorology regulatory body, was elected at the seventy-third session of the […]
NIMASA Introduces New Ship Registration Certificates, Restructures office
By Nats Odaudu The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has commenced the issuance of new certificates of ship registration while simultaneously phasing out the old permits. This is in a bid to ensure the utilisation of secured statutory certificates and prevent the entry of unseaworthy and sub-standard ships into the Nigerian flag. Director […]
PIB a birthday gift, S’south Forum celebrates Sylva at 57
The South-south Emerging Leaders’ Forum (SELF) has said that it was not by accident that the long awaited Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) was passed into law few days to the birthday anniversary of Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva. The minister will be 57 on Wednesday July 7, 2021. The forum said Timipre […]
African Aerospace University Abuja gets provisional approval from NUC
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has expressed readiness to expedite action on the proposed Aviation and Aerospace University by the Ministry of Aviation. Receiving the concept document submitted by the Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika. Executive Secretary, National University Commission, Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed who gave the assurance after receiving the note from the […]