Emirates
21 Feb
Emirates Group and its subsidiary, SkyCargo, have revealed that the organization has invested $200 million in equipment and facilities to ensure that pharmaceutical cargo receives premium priority and reaches its destination without any form of interruption. Vice President of SkyCargo, Badr Abbas, made this known on the second day of the Air Cargo and Transport…
27 Nov
Emirates, one of the world's leading international airlines, has unveiled its first Airbus A350-900. The state-of-the-art aircraft was showcased at an exclusive event in Dubai on Wednesday. The Emirates A350 features three spacious cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers in 32 next-generation Business Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Economy seats and 259 generously pitched Economy Class…
5 Oct
Dubai-based airline Emirates has banned pagers and walkie-talkies on board its planes following sabotage attacks in Lebanon, and extended flight cancellations for Middle East destinations due to regional escalation. "All Passengers traveling on flights to, from or via Dubai are prohibited from transporting pagers and walkie-talkies in checked or cabin baggage," the carrier said, weeks…
23 May 2024
The Kano State House of Assembly is set to finalize a bill that could significantly alter the structure of the Kano Emirate Council and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf is expected to assent to the bill as soon as it is passed. The Guardian reports that the lawmakers will reconvene today to take a final decision…
16 May 2024
Emirates Airlines has announced the resumption of its daily flight services between Lagos and Dubai starting on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The announcement, made on Thursday via Emirates' MediaCentre website, details the airline’s plans to operate the service with a Boeing 777-300ER. Flight EK783 will depart from Dubai at 0945 hours and arrive in Lagos…
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The new Commissioner for the Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Anieti Udofia, resumed on Tuesday with a promise to build on what his predecessor, Sir Charles Udoh, left behind. He also commended the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mrs. Grace Akpan, and the entire staff for the roles they had been…
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The Centre for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI) and the Center for Climate Action, Innovation, and Engagement (CCAIE) have initiated the Climate Action Index (CAI), designed to evaluate, rank, and support subnational governments in fulfilling their climate commitments. Speaking in Abuja during the launch of the initiative, CCAIE Board Chairman Dr. Abel Owotemu disclosed…
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A coalition of Civil Society Organisations on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over alleged human rights violations, torture, and the establishment of an arbitrary and illegal detention center by Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited in the Niger Delta region. Speaking on behalf of the coalition after the protest at Shoprite, Alausa, Lagos, the Convener, Comrade…
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Last week, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) predicted a prolonged heatwave across the country. The agency, in its weather outlook, hinted that maximum temperature reports across the country were mostly between 38 – 40℃. It stated that air temperatures were expected to stay within this band and rise slightly in some locations. For many who…
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Sequel to the arraignment of three staff members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who allegedly assaulted operatives of the State Security Services (SSS), Justice Daniel Osiagor of a Federal High Court yesterday fixed April 24, 2025, for the trial. The defendants, Olanrewaju, Adetu Adekunle, and Fatimoh Adetola, were arraigned before the court and…
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The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an increase in the daily Ration Cash Allowance (RCA) for Nigerian troops from ₦1,500 to ₦3,000, effective from the end of March. Speaking at the 9th Brigade Parade Ground in Ikeja, Lagos, during his tour of the 81 Division, Oluyede expressed concern…
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Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash in Stuttgart on Friday is the first stop in a season-defining fortnight for Vincent Kompany's team. Stung by ruthless double winners Bayer Leverkusen condemning them to a first trophyless season in 11 years, Bayern have rebounded this term and lost just once in the league. With 11 games remaining, Bayern sit…
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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his defender Raul Asencio was "affected" by chants calling for him to die on Wednesday at Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey. Los Blancos earned a 1-0 semi-final first leg win thanks to Endrick's goal but there was controversy as home fans chanted "Asencio die" and the match…
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Grant Success School (GSS), the flagship training program of Grant Master, has announced the winners of its inaugural and second cohort pitch contests. The winners secured significant funding and support, furthering their mission to drive social and economic impact across Africa. Grant Success School is a grant writing training program and challenge that targets small…
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Banks and other financial institutions lost about N52.3 billion to fraudulent activities in the five years ending in 2024, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) revealed yesterday in its Fraud Report.