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April 18, 2023

April 18, 2023 IFMUYONEWS

Warri-Itakpe Trains Set to Return as NBS Say Rail Transport Services Generated N715m in Q3 of 2022

The National Bureau of Statistics says that the Nigerian Railway Corporation generated N715.09 million in revenue from passengers in from October to December of 2022.

This is contained in the NBS Rail Transportation Data for Q3 and Q4 2022 released in yesterday.The report showed a drop of 60.52 per cent compared to the N1.81 billion received in Q3 of 2021.

Similarly, it showed that N101.84 million was collected in Q3 2022 as revenue from goods/ cargos, this dropped by 7.04 per cent from N109.56 million received in Q3 2021.

“Also, other receipts grew by 707.31 per cent in Q3 2022 from the N14.61 million recorded in Q3 2021.”

The report further showed that the number of rail transport passengers in Q3 2022 dropped by 500,348.

“This is lower than the 696,841 recorded in Q3 2021, representing a growth rate of -28.20 per cent. ”

In addition, the report showed that 33,312 tonnes of goods were transported in Q3 2022, compared to 51,726 tons reported in Q3 2021.

The report said the corporation generated revenue of N1.15 billion from passengers in Q4 2022, which indicated a decrease of 39.54 per cent in Q4 2021 which recorded N1.91 billion.

Also, it said revenue generated from goods in Q4 2022 was N157.23 million, which was higher by 63.56 per cent compared to the N96.13 million reported in Q4 2021.

It said other income receipts stood at N382.17 million, an increase of 3,316.18 per cent from the N11.19 million recorded in Q4 2021.

The report said in Q4 2022, the number of passengers increased by 30.10 per cent from 1.03 million persons recorded in Q4 2021 to 1.34 million persons in Q4 2022.

It said the volume of goods transported decreased by 1.50 per cent in Q4 2022.

“However, on an annual basis, the number of passengers increased by 18.36 per cent.”

Meanwhile, the Warri-Itakpe Train Services is set to resume operations on Monday, April 24, 2023, and this is according to The Station Manager, Helma Sani.

Recall that in January 2023, 148 passengers and 38 crew members of a train plying the Warri-Itakpe route were involved in an incidence where the train derailed inside the Kogi forest Ajaokuta and Itakpe. As a result of this, the Nigerian Railway Corporation through the Coordinator of Warri Itakpe Train Service, Sanni Abdulganiyu, suspended rail operations on the corridor, but that suspension is now lifted.

April 17, 2023

April 17, 2023 IFMUYONEWS

Aviaition Unions Begin 2 Days Warning Strike

Aviation Unions in Nigeria have started a two-day warning strike to protest unpalatable working conditions and entitlements. .

The workers belonging to various unions including National Union of Air Transport Employee, NUATE; Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN; National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, NAAPE, and Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals, ANAP blocked the entrance to the Murtala Muhammad Airport domestic terminal, leaving many passengers stranded.

NCAA’s Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Musa Nuhu, had called on the union to shelve their planned two-day warning strike with representatives of the unions in attendance.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole who was also at the meeting, also urged the union to halt planned strike action.

But the union disregarded the appeal and insisted on going ahead with their warning strike.

The workers are demanding the approval and implementation of the condition of service (CoS), as agreed between them and the Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), the office of the head of civil service of the federation, and other agencies.

Others are the non-implementation of minimum wage consequential adjustments and arrears for the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) since 2019 and the planned demolition exercise of all the agency buildings in Lagos by the minister of aviation for an airport city project.

April 12, 2023

April 12, 2023 IFMUYONEWS

Akwa Ibom Has no Official Map – State House of Assembly

Stakeholders turned up yesterday at the Akwa Ibom state House of Assembly for the public hearing for a bill for a law to provide for a map for the state and other matters connected therewith.

The public hearing was jointly organized by the house committees on lands and housing, boundary and conflict resolution, local government and chieftaincy affairs.

In his opening remark, chairman of the joint committee and leader of the house, UDO KIERAN AKPAN, said the bill, when passed and assented to, will put to rest every boundary dispute in the state.

His stance was also corroborated by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, FRANK ARCHIBONG and Elder ANIEKAN AKPAN, who represented the Commissioner for Lands and Water Resources.

UDO KIERAN also clarified that the bill does not in any way mete out injustice or injury to anyone or group.

Making their presentations, representatives from Eket People’s Union, Onna, Ikot Abasi and MkpatEnin local government areas supported the bill, saying it will provide permanent solution to the boundary crises some of their communities have grappled with over the years.

On his part, Chairman, State Traditional Rulers Council, Ntenyin Dr SOLOMON ETUK, said the map, when done, will bring lasting peace and harmony to the state.

In the same vein, the Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network, CHRAN, through its Executive Director, Otuekong FRANKIN ISONG, urged the state government to adequately fund the Office of the Surveyor General of the state to carry out the task, when the bill is given assent by the governor.

April 11, 2023

April 11, 2023 IFMUYONEWS

Osimhen Battles for Fitness Ahead of UEFA Champions League

Victor Osimhen of Napoli is battling to be fit and available for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals against Milan on Wednesday.

Osimhen suffered a muscle injury while on international duty with Nigeria last month, during the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Guinea-Bissau, and missed Napoli’s 4-0 loss to Milan at the Estadio Diego Armando Maradona a fortnight ago, as well as the Partenopei’s 2-1 win over Lecce in Serie A action last weekend.

The 24-year-old is having a fantastic season in Serie A and has established himself as an important member of Luciano Spalletti’s squad.

The former VfL Wolfsburg striker leads Serie A in goals scored with 21 in 23 matches, and his form is propelling the Partenopei to their first historic league title in three decades.

Osimhen has 25 goals in 29 appearances in all competitions, helping Spalletti’s side to a 16-point lead in Serie A and a place in the Champions League’s last eight.

On Sunday, the striker trained at the Castel Volturno soccer field, and there is still hope that he will be able to travel to Milan for the Champions League quarter-final match against Pioli’s Rossoneri. The Nigerian’s availability in the Champions League next week will be determined on Tuesday.

“On Saturday, Osimhen worked out on the treadmill at the gym.” He returned to work in the field on Sunday. According to Area Napoli, “Victor is trying and will try until the last minute to be there in the first leg quarters at San Siro.”

“The player will continue his recovery work on Monday as well; the plan is to have clinical tests and a decisive audition on Tuesday in order to be included on the list of players called up for the away match in Milan.”

“If the last test results in positive signals, Spalletti could insert him among the starters for the away match at San Siro, he could initially take a seat on the bench and possibly enter the second half if there was a need, but it is still too early to tell, but confidence is growing.”

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