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Travelers, having experienced the high standards set by Dubai, are on the lookout for new Middle Eastern destinations that bring together both business and leisure. Ras Al Khaimah emerges as a rapidly growing Emirate, presenting itself as an attractive, cost-effective alternative to Dubai. Located just 45 minutes away from Dubai’s International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah boasts luxury shopping centers, breathtaking sceneries, and historical sites, catering to diverse traveler preferences. Let’s delve into the factors fueling Ras Al Khaimah’s metamorphosis and the rising prominence of its tourism. The Tourism Development Authority In 2011, the Ras Al Khaimah government founded the Ras

By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged airlines and other service providers in the subsector to comply with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig. CARs) 2022 on insurance cover. This was disclosed by NCAA Director-General, Mr Musa Nuhu, in a directive contained in an all operators letter, referenced NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/369 signed August 11, 2023, was addressed to all airlines and allied aviation service providers. According to the NCAA DG, the need for compliance is a sequel to the coming into force of Nig. CARs 2022 on 10th July, 2023 which makes it mandatory for all airlines to

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Travelling far distances by car, bus, plane, or train is not always fun. Did you know it can even have a harmful impact on your health, too? Long-distance travel, especially by car, taxi, or bus, can increase the risk of blood clot formation, a condition known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In many instances, people sit still in cramped and confined conditions for hours when they’re travelling a far way. But warns Dr Helen Okoye, a medical expert and spokesperson for the World Thrombosis Day (WTD) campaign, prolonged periods of inactivity can be dangerous. “When our bodies are in a

By Ahmed Rahma The European Union (EU) may be left with no other choice than to use the COVID-19 vaccine produced by Russia called Sputnik V. The regional bloc had paid €336 million for guaranteed orders for vaccines manufactured by AstraZeneca, but after the drugmaker said it may no longer supply the jabs as the time earlier agreed, the EU became and threatened to sue. “We want our contract to be fully fulfilled,” the EU Health Commissioner, Ms Stella Kyriakides, had told AstraZeneca, emphasising that, “This new schedule is not acceptable to the European Union.” As part of efforts to

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it will not stop its operations at its headquarters in Abuja and the 37 branches of the bank across the country during the COVID-19 crisis. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the apex bank said only its essential staff will be expected to report for duty daily. The bank said it was aware of the current impact of the coronavirus disease on the global economy coupled with efforts by the Nigerian government, including partial lockdown in some states and at the federal level, to check the spread of the

By Modupe Gbadeyanka This morning of Monday, March 16, 2020, shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc with converge on Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja FCT for the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). At the gathering, participants will discuss the bank’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 and then approved the accounts. They will also vote on the dividend proposed by the company’s board. On February 11, 2020, Zenith Bank declared a dividend of N2.50 for the 2019 fiscal year, with qualification date fixed for March 9 and closure of register on March 10 and payment date on

By Dipo Olowookere The board of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc on Friday announced the audited financial statements of the company for the first half of 2019 and in the brief analysis done by Business Post, the performance was not below expectations. For example, the lender improved its profit before tax by 5.67 percent to N115.8 billion from 109.6 billion, while the profit after tax increased by 3.66 percent to N99.1 billion from N95.6 billion. A look at the top line showed that the bank recorded a net interest income of N116.4 billion in the period under review against N117.9 billion

By Dipo Olowookere Activities at the trading floor of the NASD OTC Market ended the week on Friday bearish with major indices pointing south. Specifically, the NASD Unlisted Securities Index (USI) depreciated by 0.2 percent, closing at 705.75 points, lower than the 707.45 points recorded the previous Friday. Consequently, total market capitalization declined 0.2 percent at the close of business on Friday, finishing lower at N477.60 billion compared with N478.15 billion a week earlier. The topped losers’ chart was led by Niger Delta Exploration & Production Plc, which lost 10 percent of its share value to settle at N149 per

By Dipo Olowookere The management of Fidson Healthcare Plc has vehemently denied planning to acquire or merge with a competitor firm, May & Baker Nigeria Plc as reported by a reputable newspaper on Monday, May 22, 2017. In a statement issued on Thursday by Fidson, it said there was no iota of truth in the report that it May & Baker Nigeria Plc with a view to acquiring or merging with it. It described the report as “rumour” and urged “all our stakeholders, including the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to disregard this unwholesome

By Aduragbemi Omiyale The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the suspension of charges on bank deposits by customers. In a briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, the Governor of the CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele, disclosed that this affects cash and electronic deposits of the Naira to the tune of N150,000. Before now, customers are charged a stamp duty of N50 for bank deposits, a 7.5 per cent VAT and a commission for the transaction. This has made customers groan, especially in the face of the harsh economic environment in the country. The apex bank had reintroduced bank charges on