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By Modupe Gbadeyanka Customers of Emirates Airlines have been advised to plan their travel carefully this December, as departure numbers peak throughout the festive month, including over the UAE National Day and Christmas period. In a statement, the airline operator urged passengers to arrive at the airport up to 3 hours before a flight and take note of their boarding time to ensure they reach the departure gate on time. It noted that travellers could take advantage of a wide array of check-in and baggage drop options from Emirates City Check-In & Travel Store, to newly refurbished First and Business

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 Modupe Gbadeyanka The Nigeria Air project of the immediate past administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has been suspended by the current government of Mr Bola Tinubu. The suspension of the national carrier project was carried out by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, who served in the previous administration as the Minister of State for Labour and Productivity. Speaking during a tour of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Mr Keyamo also announced the suspension of the concession of the airports. He said both the suspension of the Nigeria Air project and the

By Adedapo Adesanya The value of the Nigerian currency, the Naira, closed mixed against the United States Dollar at the various segments of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Monday, December 9, 2019. The various markets monitored by Business Post on the first trading day of the week showed that while the local currency depreciated at the Investors and Exporters (I&) window, it appreciated at the official interbank segment of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). At the parallel market, the domestic currency traded flat. Data from the FMDQ OTC Securities indicated that yesterday, the Naira was strengthened against the

By Modupe Gbadeyanka A 26-man Micro, Small, Medium size Enterprises (MSMEs) council has been inaugurated by the Federal Government. A statement signed by Mr Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Mr Yemi Osinbajo, disclosed that the council will see to the growth of MSMEs in the country. Mr Akande said the council is chaired by the Vice President and has the Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Mr Okechukwu Enelamah, as well as Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun as members. Others are Minister of State Industry, Trade and Investment; Minister of

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The need for heightened focus on security in the payments ecosystem to foster a safer, more inclusive environment has again been emphasized by Interswitch and Providus Bank. One of the ways to address this issue, according to the two organizations, is through a tokenization solution, which has now been developed. At the unveiling of the initiative, jointly developed by Interswitch, Providus Bank, Mastercard, and Thales, it was stressed that tokenization would encourage more Nigerians to accept cashless transactions. It was disclosed that the solution was created due to the demand for a more convenient, accessible, and secure

The festive season is here! You don’t have to break the bank to get premium entertainment experience with friends and family. Consider these cheat codes for maximising your GOtv subscription and turning your festive season into a blockbuster of affordable entertainment. Explore the Packages: Dive into the variety of GOtv packages available to find the one that suits your viewing preferences and budget. Each package offers varying channel selections, so you can choose the one that aligns with your favourite genres and shows. Don’t forget that it’s the festive season and there’s something for everyone to watch. Maximise the TV

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has lamented the low tax compliance rate in the state, revealing that out of the 22 million living in the aquatic city, only 600,000 of them pay tax to the government. Mr Ambode said this has frustrated the government in providing basic amenities and infrastructure to residents of the state. He noted that residents need to adopt a wilful approach to the payment of taxes as a means of addressing fundamental challenges confronting the state and accelerating development in all sectors and sections. The Governor, who was responding to a suggestion

By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira depreciated against the Dollar across the various key cities in Nigeria at the Bureau De Change (BDC) segment of the foreign exchange market on Wednesday, May 20. According to data harvested by Business Post from the Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), the value of Naira decreased at the Lagos BDC market yesterday by N2.50 to trade at N457 to a dollar compared with N454.50/$1 it traded previously. However, the local currency retained its preceding session’s rates against the British Pound and Euro at N540/£1 and N472/€1 respectively. In the nation’s capital

Residents of Nigeria can obtain a residence permit in Portugal through a significant investment in several ways. It can be a real estate purchase, a capital transfer, or the creation of jobs. Portugal Golden Visa for Nigerians is available to candidates who meet the following requirements: the minimum age is 18 years old; no criminal record; investment of the required amount; spend at least seven days in the region in the first year. It is possible to implement Portugal golden visa for Nigerian citizens in several ways. The candidate chooses one method of naturalization that is suitable for him: purchase

By Dipo Olowookere Reports reaching us from the National Assembly in Abuja indicate that some persons suspected to be hoodlums have invaded the Senate, running away with the mace. The incident has left the upper chamber of the nation’s parliament in disarray as lawmakers were reportedly seen running helter-skelter. It was gathered that the suspected thugs were numbering about 15 and gained access into the Senate with the help of a lawmaker. Soon after they entered the upper parliament, they went straight for the mace and rushed out into a waiting Sport Utility Vehicle and zoomed off. Details later