LCCI Hosts Workshop on Capacity Building in Transportation Industry

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

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

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 The chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Mr Bolaji Owasanoye, has disclosed that the agency has discovered the fraudulent insertion of over N7 billion in the budget by some politicians as empowerment projects. He made this disclosure at the 4th National Summit on Diminishing Corruption in the Public Sector held at the State House Conference Centre on Tuesday in Abuja. “Just last week, the commission, in collaboration with the Budget Office and stakeholders, met with some MDAs on the recurring surpluses in their payroll to determine proactive measures to improve the

By Adedapo Adesanya The United Kingdom has pledged up to £105 million of UK emergency aid to help vulnerable countries tackle the Omicron COVID-19 variant, with a particular focus on Africa. This was disclosed by the Foreign Secretary, Ms Liz Truss, who added that the vital aid will be delivered through trusted partners and will help scale-up testing, especially in parts of Africa where testing rates for the virus remain lowest – allowing health systems to track and respond to the spread of the virus more effectively. This is in addition to the UK’s world-leading genomic sequencing support. She also

By Adedapo Adesanya The federal government has disclosed that no fewer than 51 million Nigerians have enrolled for the National Identity Number (NIN). The revelation was made by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Mr Isa Pantami, on Thursday in Abuja while briefing State House correspondents. He was speaking at the sixth edition of the ministerial briefing organised by the Presidential Media Team at the Presidential Villa at the nation’s capital. Mr Pantami warned that while the failure to obtain the NIN could lead to between seven and 14 years imprisonment for Nigerians as stipulated by the Constitution, no

By Dipo Olowookere The aggrieved resident doctors in Nigeria under the aegis of National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have called off their strike. The action was suspended after a meeting with the federal government in Abuja on Thursday at the instance of the Minister of Labour and Productivity, Mr Chris Ngige, who is a trained medical doctor. At the meeting, the parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on all matters raised by NARD after it was stressed that eight of the 10 issues raised by the doctors have been addressed. The MoU was signed by Mr Ngige; Minister

Every business needs a way to secure payments, but with so many choices in financial services for online businesses, it may be a difficult decision for new entrepreneurs to make. Not only do you have to consider the technical and logistical hurdles of setting up a new payment gateway, but you will also have to think about convenience for your customers and, perhaps most importantly, the gateway’s security. Jumia Pay which is the payment gateway used by Jumia shoppers is both convenient and secure. You can make payment and go to sleep with no worries.  To help your decision-making, here are some

By Adedapo Adesanya The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Agricultural Inputs Supply Authority (LAISA), has announced the commencement of rice and soya vegetable oil sales to interested buyers as part of efforts to boost food supply in the metropolis. The General Manager of LAISA, Mr Bolaji Balogun, disclosed this while speaking on the activities of the agency, adding that the sales are taking place at its New Farm Service Oko-Oba Centre, Gengeto Bus stop, Abeokuta Road, Lagos. He further disclosed that there are large quantities of 50kg of rice and cartons of soya vegetable oil in 1-3 litres

By Edwin Obune I read the poorly written article by one Mr Odo Ugochukwu where he expressed his animosity, myopic and jaundiced sense of judgements against the government of Enugu State led by Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Gburugburu). Ordinarily, I would have maintained my calm knowing full well that the hatchet writer is one of the ungrateful elements in the state who have sworn never to see or admit any good thing coming out of the state for reasons best known to them. But because the writer is on a catastrophic mission of demarketing the state with his shallow and uninformed views

By Adedapo Adesanya Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have taken their collaboration a notch further by setting up a joint committee of senior and management staff for the implementation of inter-agency strategies for enhancing national revenues in the telecommunications sector. The two agencies inaugurated a 17-member team on Tuesday in Abuja with the mandate to review the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the NCC and the FIRS on June 9, 2020; and carry out inter-agency interaction on the implementation of the NCC’s Revenue Assurance System (RAS), to ensure that it incorporates the needs