The Board of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has made a case for the optimal functioning of the Eastern corridor seaports which are currently being underutilized. Chairman of the Board, Chief Akin Anderson Ricketts made this call during the inauguration Thursday of the Board by the Minister of Transportation, Mr, Rotimi Amaechi in a controlled and […]
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CORONA VIRUS: Health, Information, Humanitarian Aviation Ministers collaborate to halt entry into Nigeria
Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika Tuesday revealed that the nation’s international airports have been collaborating effectively with relevant agencies to ensure the dreaded Covid-19 does not find it’s way into the country. Sirika made this known with the Ministers of Health, Information and Humanitarian Services after inspecting facilities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja […]
Lagos Airport: Sirika expresses concern over flight diversions, cancelations
The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has noted, with great concern, the experiences of air travellers to and from the Murtala Muhammed International airport Lagos regarding flight diversions and, in many cases, outright cancellations, which have been occasioned by highly inclement weather conditions. In a statement Thursday by Director signed by the Public Affairs, […]
ASJA, others commend MTI boss, Fakuade over achievements
The Advocates for Social Justice for All (ASJA) and Concerned Civil Society Organizations for Transformation (CCSOT) has passed a vote of confidence on Chief Executive Officer, Metallurgical Training Institute, Mr. Olabode Fakuade. According to both civil society organisations, the CEO has recorded tremendous strides since his appointment by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. Established in […]
NDDC Audit: Women rally acting-MD, Nunieh
A group of well-meaning Nigerian women, under the aegis of Greater Nigeria Ambassador Forum (GNAF), has thrown its weight behind Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Joi Nunieh, to accomplish her presidential mandate. On resumption of office in October last year, President Muhammadu Buhari handed Dr. Nunieh the mammoth task of […]
NDDC: Allegation against Nunieh attempt to derail recovery of looted funds – Coalition
The Coalition of Civil Societies for Good Governance and Change Initiative (CCSGGC) believes there is a deliberate attempt to frustrate the ongoing recovery of looted funds by Acting Managing Director, Niger-Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Joi Nunieh. This utter desperation, the group revealed, prompted some disgruntled elements in the guise of civil society groups to […]
NDDC Audit: Why MD, Nunieh must not relent – Frank
Political activist and former Deputy National Publicity of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, on Sunday, urged the acting Managing Director of the NIger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Joy Nunieh, not to relent in her efforts to rid the agency of corruption. Frank in a statement in Abuja, also advised the NDDC […]
Group cautions Islamic Bank against funding unsustainable projects in Ebonyi
A group, Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) has cautioned the Islamic Bank in Nigeria to be mindful of the kind of project its providing loans to finance in Ebonyi state, adding that the current administration will not be in power forever. The group, in a statement signed by its spokesman, Ambassador Pascal […]
Group demands arrest, prosecution of former NDDC boss, Brambaifa, others
…Urges audit panel to investigate ex-MDs, EDs, others A group, Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum (ACIF) has said it will approach a competent court of law in the next seven days in order to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest and prosecute former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), […]
NDDC Investigation: Group threathens to expose fake contractors
A group on the platform of South-south Emerging Leaders Forum (SELF) has expressed support for the presidential directive that a forensic audit be carried out at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), adding that the recently inaugurated audit and document committee to verify projects and contracts awarded by the commission is a commendable step. The […]