President Muhammadu Buhari has Tuesday commissioned the rehabilitation of Port-Harcourt Maiduguri Eastern Narrow Guage Railway project. The President is hopeful the project will reactivate economic activities along the Eastern corridor. Buhari who stated this virtually during the event that held in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State added that the completion of the project would berth activities that […]
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FG TO COMBAT INSECURITY WITH FUNCTIONAL AIRSTRIPS
The Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has reiterated Federal Government’s commitment to resuscitate and ensure functional airstrips all over the country. This he said is to combat insecurity and boost commercial activities. He stated this when a delegation sent by Emir of Hadejia led by a former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, Senator Ibrahim Hassan […]
Abuja-Kaduna railway: Passengers can now buy tickets online
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the e- ticketing solution following numerous complaints by commuters on ticket racketeering at the Abuja – Kaduna train Stations. The Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Ameachi, disclosed this today at the launch of the e- ticketing online solution held virtually in his office in Abuja. In a […]
2021: NiMet CLIMATE PREDICTION MOST CREDIBLE, RELIABLE – Prof Mashi
As beneficiaries of the Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) by the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) look forward to this year’s event, the Director-General of the agency, Professor Sani Abubakar Mashi has assured that the organisation is now better placed than before to deliver on its mandates and responsibilities. According to the Director-General, the level of attention […]
Anti-Corruption: ICPC scores NIMet high on ethics, ACTU effectiveness
The Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Offences Commission (ICPC) has commended the Nigerian Metrological Agency (NiMet) for the structures and processes put in place to ensure the promotion of ethical standards and anti-corruption fight in the agency. The Commission also commended the agency for creating the right environment for the effective functioning of the Anti-corruption […]
Faulty locomotives: Transport Minister apologises, charges Chinese contractors on pace
Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi has apologized to Nigerians over the faulty locomotive on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. The Minister who expressed worry over the incident, stated that the locomotives are brand new and the Ministry may be forced to bring back the old locomotives. Recall that on November 20, 2020, a locomotive on the […]
Nigeria to Sign More Bilateral Air Services Agreement in 2021 – Sirika
The Federal Government of Nigeria is to sign more Bilateral/Multilateral Air Services Agreement in the year 2021 for the benefit of air travellers and the nation at large. Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika stated this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation for the 2021 Budget defence. Sirika said the […]
FG commends Obiano over Anambra Airport, promises support
Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika has commended the Anambra State government for embarking on a cargo airport project that will positively impact on the economic development of the state and the South East region as a whole. The Minister who made the commendation when he received the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano in […]
Ebonyi accident: Diaspora indigenes condole state govt, seek investigation
Following a fatal accident that had almost everybody on board killed at Akaeze -Ukwu bridge, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state on Saturday, the Association of Ebonyi State Indigenes in Diaspora (AESID) has sent a condolences message to the State government. The association also called on the appropriate authorities to investigate the immediate as […]
AIR PEACE TO RECALL SOME SACKED PILOTS, AS SIRIKA INTERVENES
Respite has come the way of some of the pilots recently sacked by the management of Air Peace, as many of them would soon be recalled to their jobs. This was the fall-out of an intervention meeting called by the Minister of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika between the airline management and the leadership of the […]