Business
Minister Proffers Solution For Air Transport Growth
The Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has said that the fastest way to sustainable growth of the aviation industry as well as the transport and tourism industry generally in Nigeria is through Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
Sirka who disclosed this while speaking in a transport summit in Abuja, Tuesday, noted that transportation and tourism are key drivers, and contribute largely to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of any economy.
“Air transport is a major gateway to the International Community. It gives the impression of what is obtainable in a country.
“This makes it expedient to provide attractive infrastructure to our airports and in achieving this, the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Ministry of Transport (aviation section) has commenced the process to concession some of its airports through the PPP and also establish a National Carrier 6 among other projects.
“Catalyzing private sector financing through the PPP is inevitable. It reduces public capital investment and improves efficiency and quick project delivery, as well as customer experience.
“PPP provides better infrastructure solutions than an initiative that is wholly public or private and risk is shared between public sector and investor”, he said.
Also in the forum, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Engr. Saleh Dunoma said that Public Private Partnership is a gateway to resilient growth and sustainable development of the transportation and tourism Tuesday in Nigeria.
The summit was designed to bring together regulators, decision makers and investors in aviation, maritime road transport and tourism.
Business
Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
Business
NIS Ends Decentralised Passport Production After 62 Years
Business
FG To Roll Out Digital Public Infrastructure, Data Exchange, Next Year
-
Sports4 days ago
CAFCL : Rivers United Arrives DR Congo
-
Sports4 days ago
FIFA rankings: S’Eagles drop Position, remain sixth in Africa
-
Sports4 days ago
NPFL club name Iorfa new GM
-
Sports4 days ago
NNL abolishes playoffs for NPFL promotion
-
Sports4 days ago
NSF: Early preparations begin for 2026 National Sports Festival
-
Sports4 days ago
Kwara Hopeful To Host Confed Cup in Ilorin
-
Sports4 days ago
RSG Award Renovation Work At Yakubu Gowon Stadium
-
Politics4 days ago
Rivers Assembly Resumes Sitting After Six-Month Suspension