The Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) has expressed dismay at the continued siege laid by the Police on the 23 Local Government Council secretariats in Rivers State, despite the court declaration nullifying the tenure elongation of the outgone council chairmen. In a statement signed by its Chairman Dr. Julius Bernard, the Coaltion of 1,000 civil […]
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NASA, NASRDA RENEWS GEOHAZARD SPACE GEODESY COOPERATION AT CGG TORO
The National Aeronautic Space Administration (NASA) of the United States and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) have agreed to renew their existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2008 on Space Geodesy for Geohazard Research at the Centre for Geodesy and Geodynamics (CGG) Toro, Bauchi State Leading the Nigerian contingent and chairing […]
Railway: FG Seeks Funding from China for Completion across Nigeria
In a bid to ensure a speedy completion of the ongoing railway modernization projects across the country, the Federal Government is engaging with the Chinese government in bilateral talks to secure funding. The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, disclosed this during a tour with members of the National Assembly committees on land transportation and oversight […]
Railway Engineering: Second Batch of Nigerians trained in China return
Nigeria Vice President, Hashim Shettima, has said that the Federal Government of Nigeria, targets 40 percent of its GDP from the transportation sector to fully utilize the nation’s population of o er 200 million, hence the ongoing railway sector reformation programm.The Vice- President, made the remark Friday, while receiving officially the second batch of Nigerian […]
Breaking: FG suspends operating licence of 10 private jet operators
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the permit of ten private jet operators for non-commercial flights over non compliance to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023. According to a statement Friday by NCAA Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for CARRIAGE […]
NAMA Trains Personnel on Aeronautical Information Management
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has held a three-day training workshop on Aeronautical Information Management and collaboration of procedures for top-level management staff of the agency. With participants drawn from the Aero-Comms and Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) departments of the agency across the country, the workshop which held in Lagos centred on the collaboration, […]
KEYAMO INAUGURATES TASK FORCE ON ILLEGAL PRIVATE CHARTERED OPERATIONS
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo
NAMA UPGRADES SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE AIRSPACE SAFETY, SECURITY
In a bid to enhance the safety and security of the nation’s airspace, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has embarked on the upgrade of its surveillance infrastructure across the nation’s airports and other remote installations across the country. To this end, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an onsite visit to Spain by critical […]
Nigeria taking maritime industry, seafarers seriously, Minister, NIMASA assures
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L-R: Chairperson, House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, Hon. Khadija Abba Ibrahim; Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Director, Maritime Safety and Security, Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Babatu
L-R Executive Director Operations, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Engr Fatai Adeyemi; Executive Director, Maritime Labour, and Cabotage Services, NIMASA, Mr Jibril Abba; Director General NIMASA, Dr Dayo Mobereola; Director, Maritime Safety and Security, Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Babatunde Bombata; Chairman Senate Committee on Marine Transport, Sen. Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun, and Executive Director, Finance and Administration, NIMASA, Mr Chudi Offodile during the 2024 Day of the Seafarer Celebration in Lagos.
IKEDC ENERGY COST AND INCREASED INSECURITY IN SHANGISHA MAGODO- A CRY FOR GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
By Sunnie ALEGHE, Ph.D. Security Consultant Threat is any indication or declaration of an intent to inflict harm, damage, or other hostile actions against an individual, organization, or state. Threat encompasses physical violence, economic sanctions, and other forms of aggression. A threat implies a potential for harm and typically involves an element of intimidation or […]