President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the reappointment of Commodore Emmanuel Duja Effedua (rtd), as the Rector of Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom State for another term of four years. Effedua who was first appointed in November 17, 2017, as Rector of the academy will continue in office effective September 2, 2021 for his […]
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Deep Blue Sea: Nigeria, Korea collaborates on maritime security
The Federal Government has on Thursday disclosed plans to partner the Republic of Korea on maritime security under the Deep Blue Sea Project. Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi made this known when he received a delegation led by the Nigerian Ambassador to South Korea, Amb. Ali Magashi in Abuja. Amaechi said that they discussed maritime […]
Saraki makes case for Oshodi/Apapa Expressway
The Minister of State for Transportation, inGbemisola Saraki, has reiterated the need to fix the Oshodi/Apapa Expressway to boost businesses and generate more revenue at the Lagos ports. Saraki said this during the Second Phase of 2020 Ministerial Retreat organised by the Federal Ministry of Transportation in Lagos on Thursday. She said that there was […]
NIGERIA QUITS MARITIME ORGANISATION INSPITE $5 MILLION CONTRIBUTION
Nigeria quits Martime Organization for West and Central Africa (MOWCA) following disregard for the Rules of Procedure regarding the eligibility of candidates nominated for the position of the Secretary General of the organization. This was contained in a statement by the delegation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the 8th Bureau of Ministers and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Insecurity: Return quarterly exercises to south-east, group begs COAS
The Igbos in Nigeria Movement (INM) has called on the Chief of Army Staff, Major Gen Farouk Yahaya to reintroduce special operations towards curbing the escalating rate of crime and criminalities experienced in the South-East. The group made the call on Wednesday at a press conference comprising of stakeholders from each state in the region. […]
I will transform industrial, economic activities through rail transport – Buhari
By Nats Odaudu President Muhammadu Buhari has on Thursday flagged off the commercial operation of the 157km double track Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail line. During the epoch making event, the President disclosed that the project signals another milestone in the drive of this Administration to revitalize the railway system, establish it as a choice mode […]