Maigari Exits Ministry Of Steel Amid Glowing Tributes
Management staff of the Ministry of Steel Development showered encomiums on the outgoing Minister of State for Steel Development, Uba Maigari who departed the ministry recently.
At a farewell ceremony organised by the mnistry, Ahmadu, who has been appointed Minister of State for Regional Development, acknowledged that his achievements in the Ministry of Steel Development were as a result of...
CEPI Begins 100-Day Mission To Protect Africa From Climate-Driven Epidemics
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) said it has kick-staryed its 100-day mission advocating for a critical initiative to protect Africa from the increasing risk of epidemics fueled by climate change.
Head of Lassa fever engagement, CEPI,Ms Oyeronke Oyebanji told Science Nigeria on Friday in Abuja that the “100 Days Mission," CEPI’s ambitious target aimed to develop vaccines within...
Keyamo, Anosike, Others Participate In WMO Aeronautical Meteorology Scientific Conference
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN and the director-general of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Prof. Charles Anosike, are part of the Nigerian delegation attending the Aeronautical Meteorology Scientific Conference (AeroMetSci-2024).
The conference is organised by the Commission for Weather, Climate, Hydrological, Marine and...
Tinubu Appoints Sunday Dare Special Asst On Public Communication & Orientation
President Bola Tinubu, has appointed former sport minister Sunday Akin Dare as his special adviser on public communication and orientation on October 23, 2024.
Dare previously served as Nigeria's Minister of Youth and Sports from 2019 to 2023.
Before that, he held the position of executive commissioner for stakeholder management at the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) between 2016 and 2019, where...
Study Passenger Bill Of Rights, NCAA Tells Consumers, Stakeholders
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged airline passengers and regulatory agencies involved in consumer-related issues in aviation to study and understand the NCAA's regulatory provisions on consumer protection.
The authority believes that with better-informed passengers and stakeholders, issues regarding passengers' rights will be more clearly understood.
The director of public affairs and consumer protection at the NCAA, Mr. Michael...
3 Bodies Recovered In Helicopter Accident In Port Harcourt
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has revealed that three bodies have been recovered from the helicopter accident in Port Harcourt.
In a statement signed by the head of press and public relations of the ministry, Odutayo Oluseyi it was disclosed that the aircraft, with eight persons on board, crashed into the waters near Bonny Finima in the...
We’ll Address Food, Nutrition Insecurity Through Innovative Solutions, FG Assures
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Abdullahi has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing food and nutrition security in the country.
Abdullahi emphasised this at the SAHEL Food System Changemakers Conference 2024, held in Abuja, organised by SAHEL Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Ltd, African Food Changemakers, Mercy Corps, Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, German...
ICDM 2024 Workshop To Explore Connections Between Weather, Climate Systems
The International Commission on Dynamical Meteorology (ICDM) will be hosting its 2024 Workshop, themed "Linking Weather and Climate Dynamics Across Scales," from October 14-18, 2024, at Nanjing University International Conference Center in China.
The workshop, which will gather leading global experts, researchers and thought leaders to explore the interconnections between weather and climate systems across various spatial and temporal scales,...
Aviation Operators Laud Tinubu Over Keyamo’s Retainment
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has praised President Bola Tinubu for retaining Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN as Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development following the recent cabinet reshuffle.
In a press statement, AON president, Alhaji Abdulmunaf Sarina applauded the president’s decision, citing Keyamo’s policies and leadership as catalysts for progress in Nigeria’s aviation sector. Sarina noted that Keyamo’s proactive...
Collaborative Effort Needed To Combat Cybercrime – Abdullahi
The director-general of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Mallam Kashifu Abdullahi has urged increased collaboration between the public and private sectors to combat cybercrime in Nigeria.
He emphasised that investing in cybersecurity professionals and measures is crucial to safeguarding organisations and processes, far outweighing the costs of cyber-attacks.
Speaking as a guest at the National Cybercrimes Summit 2024, organised...