Six EU countries have agreed to take in 356 African migrants aboard the rescue ship Ocean Viking, which has not been allowed to dock in Italy or Malta. The migrants, mostly from Sudan, cheered and danced on hearing the news. Malta’s navy will ferry them ashore, but Malta will not let them stay. France, Germany, […]
By Foster Obi The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) under the auspices of the Union of African Shippers’ Council (UASC) will be hosting a Sub-Regional Summit on ‘’ High Shipping Surcharges and Charges’’, Sub-Regional Workshop on Status of Convention on Facilitation of International Maritime Traffic (FAL Convention) in UASC Member States and a Joint Standing Committee […]
Governors in the South East have asked President Muhammadu Buhari to postpone the scheduled renovation of tarmac for Akanu Ibiam International airport Enugu to October. The Governors also demanded that the contract for the renovation should be given to a more competent contractor, particularly, Julius Berger Construction Company. One of the reasons, the governors gave […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified airlines and passengers that the runway at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu will be closed on August 24 for major repairs. FAAN’s General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Henrietta Yakubu, made this known in a statement issued in Lagos on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports […]
By Foster Obi Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Hadiza Bala Usman has called on stakeholders in the Port industry to create room for improved synergy towards greater operational efficiency and surmounting of challenges, as this is critical for the government in its commitment to making the Ports the leading harbour Africa. Addressing […]
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) on Thursday warned rooftop riders against endangering their lives, saying the corporation would no longer treat the offence with levity. Mr Jerry Oche, the NRC Lagos District Manager, said that the corporation was not pleased with the rate at which miscreants ride on top of the moving train. Oche said: […]
By Foster Obi Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it is assuring all airport users that Nigerian airports under its management are fully ready to play host to air travelers during this Sallah celebrations. A statement signed by Henrietta Yakubu , General Manager, Corporate Affairs noted that “as part of our commitment to ensure […]
By Foster Obi Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, Captain Rabiu Yadudu recently paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Governor of Imo State, Rt Honourable Emeka Ihedioha. A statement signed by Henrietta Yakubu , General Manager, Corporate Affairs said the meeting, which was in continuation of his interaction with critical stakeholders […]
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has kicked against the recent commencement of an additional flight daily into Nigeria by Emirates Airline. They said this came few weeks after Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, began flight on the lucrative United Arab Emirates route. AON Chairman, Nogie Meggisson, in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos, said […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says its officers are not authorised to seize vehicle documents. It, however, noted that driver’s licence belongs to the Federal Government, warning that it has a legal power to retain driver’s licence of any erring motorist. The FRSC RS8.17 Ilorin unit commander, Zakari Mohammed, said this on Friday at […]