HBM Nigeria Plc has commissioned a high-capacity Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) station at its Mfamosing Plant in Cross River State, as part of efforts to improve the efficiency and sustainability of its logistics operations. The facility, inaugurated on Thursday, has an installed capacity of 144,000 standard cubic metres of CNG per day and can initially…
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has directed the transfer of inland dry port (IDP) functions currently handled by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Oyetola also ordered the immediate constitution of a ministerial committee to oversee the transition of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council into the newly…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and the African University of Science and Technology (AUST) have commenced discussions on possible collaboration in aviation, information and communication technology (ICT), research and innovation to strengthen Nigeria’s national security capabilities. The development followed a courtesy visit by AUST President, Professor Azikiwe Peter Onwualu, and his delegation to the Chief…
The Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology (FCFMT), Lagos, is repositioning its academic programmes to equip students with practical skills and improve their employment prospects in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Provost of the institution, Dr Chukwudi Onuoha, disclosed this while receiving members of the Maritime Correspondents’ Organisation of Nigeria (MARCON) during an official visit…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced an investigation into recent flooding along the Airport Road corridor and Lokogoma District in Abuja, with the administration warning that structures obstructing waterways or violating the Abuja Masterplan will be demolished. FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this on Wednesday during a media chat in Abuja. Wike said…
The Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy and the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) have commenced discussions on strengthening inter-agency collaboration to improve safety across Nigeria’s waterways. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs Fatima Sugra Tabi’a Mahmood, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when she received a delegation from the NSIB, led by…
Illegal parking, roadside trading and indiscriminate passenger loading are undermining the gains of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration’s ongoing road expansion and rehabilitation projects, with commuters facing prolonged traffic gridlocks across several major corridors. Despite the expansion and rehabilitation of roads in areas such as Nyanya, Karu, Orozo, Lugbe, Kubwa, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Bwari,…
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has commended the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its renewed investment in road infrastructure, saying the interventions are gradually improving the condition of federal roads across the country. FERMA also lauded the Minister of Works, David Umahi; Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo; and its Managing…
