As part of efforts to ensure safer waterways, the federal government has deployed radar and more patrol boats to monitor Nigeria’s territorial waters. This development follows reports that some unscrupulous elements want to use the waterways to perpetrate crime ahead of the 2015 general elections. Nigeria’s apex maritime regulatory authority, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it will soon make the installation of tracking equipment in aircraft a compulsory exercise for every airline operating in the country. According to the aviation authority, the tracking equipment will help capture movements of the aircraft and relay same to the regulatory body. This move by the […]
In Ghana farmers consider bamboo a nuisance they would normally clear from their land. Not Kwabena Danso he thought bamboo was worth more than that, so he went to work. Danso decided to start Boomers international, a company that makes bamboo bike frames. Once made, the frames are shipped to Germany, the Netherlands, Australia and elsewhere. There is not a lot of […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on Thursday said it would publish the names of all its debtors, including airlines, concessionaires and other service providers at all Nigerian airports. This was contained in a statement issued in Abuja, by the General Manager, Corporate Affairs of the agency, Yakubu Dati. The statement advised affected customers to […]
Hospitality industry in Nigeria is not only growing despite the stifling economic situation, but also witnessing the emergence of brand concept to cater for distinct buyers and consumers. In Ibadan, Oyo State, at the end of Aalafin Avenue, Oluyole Estate Extension, a hotel christened: 'Solam Executive Suites' has reared its head telling all: "No alcohol […]
Over 900 participants, including over 45 Ministers and Vice Ministers of Tourism and unwtoCulture, international experts, speakers and guests from 100 countries, gathered at the UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture in Siem Reap, Cambodia, to explore and advance new partnership models between tourism and culture (4-6 February 2015). Tourism, moving more than one […]
You must have been hearing about the new Dubai visa rules for Nigerians wishing to visit the U.A.E. How True Is This? Yes, Dubai immigration has a new rule as regards visa application. Visa will now be issued to applicants who are 40 years of age and above. In addition, applicants below 30 years will […]
Lagos — There is allegation that insurance companies in Nigeria are charging domestic airlines premium on aircraft five times higher than the globally offered premium rate despite Nigeria being Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category one aviation country with low risk. This is against the backdrop of allegation that they do not have the capacity to […]
Narrowness of the Mararaba-Nyanya road, which leads to and fro Abuja, makes it a death trap, Okechukwu Nnodim reports About a fortnight ago, a heavy duty truck crushed no fewer than seven cars that were trapped in traffic on the Ado end of the ever busy Mararaba- Nyanya road. The road is characterised by severe […]
As the upgrading of The City Mall, Onikan, nears completion, high profile companies are already taking tenancy at the Mall. Among the newest tenants are Genesis Cinemas, a leading Nigerian cinema brand, and Playzone, a fast growing family entertainment brand in Nigeria. Both companies recently signed a contract with Ibukun Efuntayo & Company, the property […]