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 CGIAR-IITA is currently hosting a webinar on climate-driven pests and diseases in West Africa under the “One-Health platform for climate-driven pests and diseases in West Africa”. The webinar began from from 2pm and will last till 4 pm West African time. A statement by the organization said to advance agricultural and food […]
OPEC oil output hit the lowest in two decades in June as Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Arab members made larger cuts, a Reuters survey found, pushing group compliance in a supply reduction pact above 100% despite incomplete adherence by Iraq and Nigeria. The 13-member Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries pumped 22.62 million barrels […]
By Foster Obi Resolved to strengthen capacity among member states to respond to the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual meeting of Heads of National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs) in ECOWAS held on the 26th of June, 2020 to share experiences on measures taken to facilitate the movement of essential goods required in the fight against […]
Nigeria’s candidate to head the World Trade Organization (WTO) said she feels “strong support” from Africa and expects African leaders to unite behind one candidate as sources following the race said she is gaining broader backing. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former finance and foreign minister who has more than 25 years experience at the World Bank, […]
The Federal Government has approved the safe resumption of domestic flights in the country. It has also lifted the ban placed on interstate travels with effect from July 1, provided such journeys are made outside curfew hours. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the ongoing daily briefing […]
By Foster Obi Experts have said adopting transformational leadership as against the prevailing mindset of transactional leadership will facilitate effective and sustainable reforms in the nation. They maintained that rethinking leadership in Nigeria requires a change of mindset with comprehensive and meaningful reorientation for both those in leadership positions and citizens. This position was the […]
The United Nations (UN) says it has launched investigation into a viral video showing a couple apparently having sex in one of its official cars in Israel. Spokesman of the Secretary-General, Mr Stephane Dujarric, told UN correspondents in New York on Friday that the organisation was “shocked and deeply disturbed” by the footage. Dujarric confirmed […]
By Foster Obi Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has notified stakeholders about 13 vessels from five countries heavily affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic arriving Nigeria. Eight of the vessels are expected to berth in Apapa, Lagos; four in Bonny, Rivers State; and one in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement signed by […]