By Foster Obi Representatives of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF) recently paid a courtesy call at the corporate headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) Marina Lagos. In the pix, L-R: Gen. Manager Corporate & Strategic Communications, NPA, Jatto Adams, National Publicity Secretary, NAGAFF Stanley Ezenga, Manager Pollution Control, NPA, Sharon […]
By Foster Obi Following a skidding incident yesterday involving an Air Peace flight with registration number 5N BRN, flying from Abuja to Port Harcourt, the Port Harcourt International Airport runway has been cleared and the airport is now reopened for normal flight operations. A press statement signed by Yakubu Henrietta, General Manager Corporate Affairs Federal […]
By Foster Obi An Air Peace flight numbered 5N BRN, flying from Abuja to Port Harcourt Saturday skidded off the Port Harcourt International Airport runway at about 1500hours. A statement signed by Yakubu Henrietta, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Federal Airports of Nigeria (FAAN) said the incident occurred during a heavy downpour at the airport. “There […]
By Foster Obi The Nigerian Authority (NPA) has said that in a bid to reposition the nation’s seaports for improved service delivery in line with next level mantra of the Buhari led administration; the Management has approved the immediate redeployment of some Port Managers along with the appointment of a new Technical Assistant (Administration) to […]
By Foster Obi Ports Management Association in West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) has elected Jean Marie Koffi from the Port of Abidjan, Cote D’voire as her new Secretary General. Mr. Jean Marie Koffi defeated two other contestants, Iliyasu Idrisu from the Port of Duola, Cameroon and Semie Pere from the Port of Togo. The election […]
-Says hydrographic knowledge of waters key to effective maritime operations By Foster Obi The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, (NPA) Hadiza Bala Usman has eulogized the high command of the Nigerian Navy for taking the lead in producing the first navigational chart of the Nigerian waters. A press statement signed by. A.A. Jatto, […]
By Foster Obi Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Capt Hamisu Rabiu Yadudu has stated that the Authority is collaborating with the government of Enugu State to address the menace of airport encroachment at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.A statement signed byYakubu Henrietta, General Manager; Corporate Affairs said the MD […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists to desist from carrying children in front seats or on their laps while driving. The FRSC Sector Commander in Enugu State, Ogbonnaya Kalu, gave the advice during the National Road Safety Club Day held on Monday in Enugu. Mr Kalu said that the Road Safety Club […]
Well over two decades now, the actualisation of yet-to-be-completed Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) automation has remained a mirage and there are indications that it may remain so following delay in deployment of infrastructure. This was further worsened by the inability of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to clear the over N1 billion facilities that are […]
By Foster Obi New Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Yadudu today in a brief ceremony officially took over the reins of office from his predecessor, Engineer Saleh Dunoma insisting that the agency should imbibe key qualities of respect and discipline to attain increased professionalism and growth. A statement […]