National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has renewed its commitment to the implementation of the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) in the interest of the country’s auto sector. In addition, the council would team up with stakeholders towards ensuring early enactment of the auto policy into law by the
Author: Casandra Aniemeke
Illegal trade: FOU seizes 384 parcels of hard drugs
The Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone ‘A’ Lagos, of Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has arrested 10 suspected smugglers on illegal trade, even as the Unit seized 384 parcels of hard drugs, along Iyana-Ipaja road, concealed in six bales of second hard clothing, imported into the country from Ghana. The Customs Area
Customs Intercepts 15 Contrabands
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oyo/ Osun Command has paraded 15 contrabands laden vehicles arrested within its area of jurisdiction. The contraband has a duty paid value (DPV) of N28.9 million, according a statement signed by the command Public Relations Officer (PRO), ASC II Ifeoma Ojekwu Onuigbo said the Customs Area Controller
Truck drivers, Service Providers to vacate Apapa roads Within 7 Days.
Truck drivers blocking roads in Apapa have been given 7 days ultimatum to vacate the roads to enable the reconstruction work on Wharf Road to start. The Federal government who gave this directive also ordered telecommunication service providers and other operators to relocate their service cables on the Right of Way
FAAN Assures Passengers On Sallah Rush
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) hereby assures all airport users that Nigerian airports under its management are fully ready to play host to all air travellers especially during this Sallah celebration,” said Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs. “Airport security and other logistics have been upgraded and
Kenyans seeks approval to operate drone transport services
KENYA CIVIL AVIATION AUTORITY (KCAA) banks on drones to enhance innovation, create jobs and facilitate service delivery to remote places. At least 1,000 applicants are seeking approval to operate drone transport services in Kenya, hinting at high demand for the robotic aircraft. Companies want to use the UAVs for film shooting,
Apapa -wharf Road Reconstruction – Tankers, Commuters Experience Gridlock
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION MIGHT RESULT TO FUEL SCARCITY....NUPENG The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has expressed concern over the gridlock being experienced by petroleum tankers and articulated vehicles as a result of the ongoing reconstruction on Apapa-Wharf road in Lagos. The South-west Zonal Chairman of the union, Alhaji Tokunbo
Ghana leads in aviation hub race
Ghana appears to be leading in the race for the aviation hub in the West African region, despite Nigeria’s comparative advantage.Whereas both West African neighbours currently parade the “ease of doing business” initiatives of their governments, Ghana is making more progress with specific policies that are attracting more international airlines
Nigeria to begin Yam Exports Soon…
Prof. Simon Irtwange, National Chairman, Engineering Personnel and Citizens Civil Rights Development Initiative, says Nigeria will start exporting yam to other countries within the next five months. Modalities were already on the ground to ensure that the Nigerian yam flourished in the global market. A total of 72 metric tonnes of yam
Importers Laments On Increase on Demurrage Cost
Due to the Heavy traffic gridlock along the seaports road faced by commuters, Manufactures who rely on imported raw materials for their factory processes have had to contend with rising freight and demurrage costs According to them, the costs have tripled in the last one month. To address the deplorable condition