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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 Aduragbemi Omiyale A small aircraft crashed near the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos. The yet-to-be-identified helicopter, which is said to belong to a private owner, reportedly crashed in the Oba Akran area of Lagos State on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports reaching this newspaper, the pilots survived the air disaster. Two pilots were said to be flying the chopper when it burst into flames after it fell into a private property in the area. At the time of filing this report, we are yet to confirm what was responsible for the ill-fated helicopter crash. However, some

By Aduragbemi Omiyale Residents of Delta State will enjoy 2023 Christmas like never before as the management of Leisure Park has decided to take this year’s Christmas extravaganza to the South-South state. Tagged Christmas in Delta, the event will commence on December 1, 2023, and will run through to January 14, 2024, across multiple locations in the 25 local government areas of the state. The Public Relations Officer of Leisure Park, Mr Godday Umukoro, said in a statement that this was part of the company’s determination to ensure Deltans see Christmas in another prism. According to him, Christmas in Delta

By Dipo Olowookere Two new persons have been absolved into the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. The two new Senators, Isaac Alfa and Benjamin Uwajumogu, took their oaths of office on the floor of the Senate. Mr Alfa is representing Kogi East senatorial district at the National Assembly. He won a rerun conducted in the district under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He is a former Chief of Air Staff. On the part of Mr Uwajumogu, he was elected to represent Imo North senatorial district under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

By Modupe Gbadeyanka It was an exciting weekend as Ecobank staff stormed markets across the country to bring easy and convenient banking services to Nigerians, especially businesses, and more possibilities for growth.  EcobankPay and Xpress Point were stars of the storm, which form a critical part of our digital offering, aimed at boosting Nigeria and Africa’s digital economy.  “We will not rest until we serve you better. #EcobankPay and #XpressPoint buzzing in Alaba, Badore, Victoria Island, Abuja, Kaduna, Port Harcourt, Kano, Ibadan, Osun, Kwara, Akwa-Ibom joining 32 other countries in Africa. “We are determined to support the building of a

By Adedapo Adesanya South African logistics startup, GoMetro, has secured a $1 million (ZAR16.3 million) seed extension round to accelerate its growth, bolster its commercial team and rapidly expand into the UK and American markets. The funds were received from Kalon Venture Partners, Hlayisani Capital, Tritech Global, 4Decades Capital, and E Squared Investments and would be used for key hires and investment in its innovative tech platform, product engineering and development. GoMetro is a mobility management platform that enables public transport and logistics operators to boost operational efficiency, futureproof their services, and tighten their competitiveness. The solution improves the operations

By Precious Olisa The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established a circular economy committee that will develop a national strategy for the efficient use of resources and reducing waste in the country. A statement disclosed that the team would focus on the circular economy principles of reducing, reusing and recycling materials to minimize environmental impact and save resources. The new circular economy committee comprises public and private sector members, who will promote investments in circularity and accelerate the adoption of circular economy practices. Last year, the UAE announced the UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative, a national drive to

By Adedapo Adesanya The Governor of Rivers State, Mr Nyesom Wike, has criticised the newly signed Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), claiming it will reduce remittances by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the federation account, thereby slicing the monthly allocation to states. The Governor made this disclosure while speaking at the Government House, Port Harcourt, last week shortly after signing into law the Valued Added Tax Law No. 4 of 2021, which authorises the Rivers State Government to henceforth collect Value Added Tax (VAT) in the state. He explained that the NNPC under the new Act, will be unbundled

By Modupe Gbadeyanka A new survey released by Stanbic IBTC has revealed that the private sector recorded an expansion in February 2017. In the Stanbic IBTC Nigeria Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), it was observed that activities of non-government firms rose for a second straight month, which was inspired by a rise in new business despite a fall in export sales. In the report released on Friday, the PMI moved from 51.9 in January to 52.2 in February. It is important to note that this is the strongest reading since December 2015. According to the Stanbic IBTC report, an overall increase

By Modupe Gbadeyanka If there is one issue farmers in Nigeria face in the export business, it is the rejection of their commodities in Europe and the United States of America (USA). But this may soon become a thing of the past as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to address the issue. To start with, the apex regulator in the nation’s capital market is pushing for the speedy approval and publication of standards relevant to the commodities trading ecosystem. On Wednesday, the Director-General of SEC, Mr Lamido Yuguda, was at

By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday launched a Corporate Governance Index (CGI) to assist investors make decisions concerning which stock to put their money on. Business Post gathered that the Index will track the performance of the 35 Corporate Governance Rating System (CGRS) rated companies using their market capitalization, free float and corporate governance rating scores. The Index will be reviewed on a bi-annual basis at which point other companies that have become CGRS rated in the interim may be added to the Index or companies that have had their ratings suspended or withdrawn may be