Government Must Spearhead Marketing Nigeria’s Tourism Sector—Transcorp Hotels CEO

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 Operations of foreign airlines at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) have been moved to the new international terminal of the facility. This followed the directive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to the airline operators in compliance with an order of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, a few days ago. During a visit to the Lagos airport, Mr Keyamo asked foreign airlines to move to Terminal 1 of the facility on or before October 1, 2023. However, after a fire incident at the MMIA on Wednesday, FAAN, which oversees

Iceland, a land of dramatic landscapes and otherworldly beauty, beckons adventurers from around the globe. Whether you’re drawn to the mesmerizing Northern Lights, the sizzling geothermal wonders, or the untamed wilderness, Iceland has something captivating for every traveller. The popularity of Iceland tours has surged in recent years, and it’s no wonder why. This article is your gateway to the top nine captivating holiday packages in Iceland, offering a diverse range of experiences that will leave you spellbound by the Land of Fire and Ice. 1. The Golden Circle: Classic Beauty and Beyond The Golden Circle, one of Iceland’s most

As we experience the first-ever Black Friday promotional phenomenon under lockdown, the dominance of online shopping platforms has become crystal clear. To keep track of this development Nielsen Global Connect has conducted extensive research that includes an overarching view of the massive increase in online FMCG shopping and just how rapidly it evolved over the first six months of lockdown. Nielsen Connect, Global Intelligence Unit, Executive Director Ailsa Wingfield comments; “Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, online FMCG shopping usage has advanced by up to five years in just six short months. As a result, there has been a rapid increase in

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The high voltage of electricity supplied by Ikeja Electric has been blamed for the fire incident that occurred on Sunday at a popular plank market in Ketu, Lagos. According to the Director-General/CEO of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Mr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the power surge that day was responsible for the unfortunate incident. The inferno, he said, led to the loss of properties worth tens of millions of Naira. However, he assured the traders that the state government will do everything within its powers to support them. Speaking during a post-disaster assessment on Tuesday, the LASEMA

By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Oyo State government on Sunday, August 19, 2018 finally demolished the building housing Mr Yinka Ayefele’s radio station, Fresh FM in Ibadan, the state capital. The demolition was carried out despite the popular gospel singer going to court to stop the action. It was gathered that the demolition of the Music House, as the building is called, was done about 6am today. Here are few images from the exercise. Details later.

By Dipo Olowookere Last weekend, members of the prestigious El-Marino Sports Club held its 2017 couples’ dinner in Lagos. The event, organized to promote healthier relationships between members and their wives, took place at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. “Although El-Marino is widely recognized as a sports club, we are also a social club. “While we promote good and vibrant health amongst members through participation in sporting activities, we also deem it important to enhance healthy relationships between our members, their wives and children. That is why we decided to organize this dinner,” the Team

By Adedapo Adesanya The prices of food commodity globally rose for the 11th consecutive month in April 2021, led by sugar, oil, and meat, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has said. The FAO said this in its Food Price Index report released on Thursday. The index tracks international prices of most commonly traded food commodities. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 120.9 points in April, 1.7 per cent higher than March 2021 and 30.8 per cent higher than the same period of last year. “The increase marked the 11th conservative monthly rise in the value

By Ashemiriogwa Emmanuel The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said that over 63 million residents have been captured in the ongoing National Identity Number (NIN) exercise. The Director-General of the commission, Mr Aliyu Azeez, who disclosed this, said that the figure recorded showed an increase in the enrolment mark of six million in 2015. It also indicates a leap from the 60 million Nigerians enrolled into the National Identity Database (NIDB) a few months ago. He said this during the 3rd National Identity Day celebration themed Identity, A Tool for Sustainable Digital Economy And National Security held at Banquet

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Nigeria’s most innovative banking services provider, Keystone Bank Limited, has introduced ‘Cheque Deposit’ feature in its mobile banking application, the new ‘Keystone Mobile App’. The feature, which is another first from the financial institution and in the Nigerian banking sector, enables customers to pay cheques into their accounts at their convenience through their mobile phones even with zero data. Speaking on the development, the Group Managing Director/CEO of Keystone Bank Limited, Dr Obeahon Ohiwerei, said the new feat is in demonstration of the bank’s commitment to continuously deliver superior and innovative banking solutions to its customers. “The

By Dipo Olowookere Nigeria-based world-class inspection, rope access and training company, JC International, has added another feather to its cap. The firm, which has its headquarters in Lagos, has bagged an Enhanced Survey Programme (ESP) certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). This is part of its commitment to continually meet national and international standards and provide best-in-class services to clients. It was learnt that the certification, an upgrade of the ABS Non-ESP, has qualified JC International to perform Hull Gauging services on ABS class of oil tank vessels, oil bunkers, FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading), rigs and