The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has commenced the rehabilitation of the runway at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, confirmed the development to News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos State on Sunday. NAN reports that FAAN had on August 24, announced the […]
Transport
FRSC faults NIIT, says it has mandate to train drivers
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed the claim that it has no mandate to train drivers, attributed to the Chairman, Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NIIT) Zaria, Olorogun John Onojeharho. The NIIT Chairman, according to recent reports, categorised FRSC amongst those he described as “quacks” in the training of […]
One Month after Closure, Enugu Airport Runway Repairs yet To Begin
One month after the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu was closed by the federal government; the rehabilitation of the runway at the airport has not started. FAAN had on August 24 announced the closure of the airport, which is the only international airport in the Southeast region, for the reconstruction of the runway —with the […]
NPA MD expresses commitment to boost Eastern Ports operation
By Foster Obi Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has reinstated the Authority’s commitment to the optimal utilisation of Eastern Ports. This is in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s administrations Ease of Doing Business Policy. Speaking while hosting members of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc committee on Ports and Habours […]
Face-off looms as FG orders Lagos to hands off inland waterways
The Federal Government on Tuesday, in Abuja, ordered the Lagos State Government to as a matter of urgency hands off the waterways in the state, noting that it is the responsibilities of the Nigerian Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to oversee the sector. Minister for Transportation, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, who gave this order while featuring […]
Xenophobia: South Africa plots travel ban on evacuated Nigerians
More facts have emerged on the bottlenecks which nearly frustrated the evacuation of 313 Nigerians from South Africa by the Air Peace Boeing 777 aircraft on Wednesday. The flight which was scheduled for 9 am did not depart the OR Tambo International Airport until 4 pm, following various obstacles reportedly imposed by the South African […]
FG approves $5.3bn for Ibadan-Kano standard rail project -Amaechi
The Federal Government has approved 5.3 billion dollars for the Ibadan-Kano standard gauge rail project, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation said. The minister disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by his media aide, Mr Israel Ibeleme after the 3rd Maritime Stakeholders Interactive Forum held in Lagos. “Yesterday, we got […]
British Airways cancels flights as pilots embark on strike
British Airways was forced to cancel virtually all flights for Monday and Tuesday after its pilots went on strike for the first time in the airline’s history. The strike was called by the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) amid a heated dispute over pay with the airline that shows no sign of abating. BALPA is […]
Minister harps on safety as FAAN Graduates 727 AVSEC, Fire Officers
By Foster Obi Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said that the Federal Government will continue to improve on safety and security at the nation’s airports through training and capacity development of staff, in line with the provisions of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). A statement signed by Henrietta Yakubu , General Manager, […]
NPA organises long service awards for workers
By Foster Obi Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) over the weekend rewarded workers for their commitment and loyalty in the company over the years. The event also brought together stakeholders within and outside the sector. Picture shows the Managing Director of NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman (3rd left), the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Chris Ngige (4th […]