Transport

By Foster Obi Heads of Maritime agencies on Tuesday had a meeting on collaboration and how to build synergy to improve synergy to enhance operations in the sector. The meeting which is to be held quarterly after the next also addressed the issue of overzealouness and  overlapping functions. Pix shows:    L-R: Director General, Nigerian Maritime […]

By Foster Obi Italy has given permission for 180 migrants rescued from the Mediterranean to disembark from a charity-run ship. The decision comes after a stand-off that lasted more than a week. BBC reports show that the migrants are from a range of countries including Nigeria, Pakistan and Eritrea. They had fled the coast of […]

By Foster Obi Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has said that plans to harmonise the training procedures of NIMASA and the Nigerian Navy for the improved safety and security of the country’s maritime space have reached an advanced stage. The NIMASA Boss made this disclosure in Lagos, when […]

By Foster Obi Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) has said that the resolution by the House of Representatives to investigate the alleged secret account run by the organization is a welcome development even as the Authority has repeatedly denied the existence of such an account. A press statement signed by Jatto A Adams, General Manager, Corporate […]

By Foster Obi Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN has released new procedural guidelines for air travelers and other airport users following the approval for flight operations to recommence gradually at the nation’s airports effective July 8. It stated that the new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is aimed at protecting all stakeholders and preventing further […]

By Foster Obi International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for global air freight markets in May showing a slight improvement in the air cargo market although capacity remains unable to meet demand as a result of the loss of belly cargo operations on passenger aircraft that have been parked. According to the data, […]

By Foster Obi Emirates Airline said its premium customers can once again enjoy the airline’s signature Chauffeur Drive service (CDS) and airport lounge at its Dubai hub with the restart of these services following a full health and safety review. The company said it  has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of […]

By Foster Obi Emirates Airlines said it will be offering scheduled flights for passengers from seven additional cities in the month of July. These include Khartoum (from 03 July), Amman (from 05 July), Osaka (from 07 July), Narita (from 08 July), Athens (from 15 July), Larnaca (from 15 July) and Rome (15 July). According to […]

…  As NIMASA provides Palliatives as short term measure By Foster Obi Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh, has revealed that there are policies in the offing to improve the quality of training and certification, as well as remuneration for the country’s seafarers. He stated this on Thursday […]

By Foster Obi Ahead of flight resumption, Nigerian carrier Dana Air on Wednesday carried out a dry run at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) and shakedown flights from Lagos to Port Harcourt and back. A statement by the airline’s Media and Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa said Dana Air had to carry out the exercise […]