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  Xejet Airlines takes delivery of additional Bombardier CRJ200 Nigeria’s luxury airline Xejet announced taking delivery of additional Bombardier CRJ-200 with registration 5N-XEJ in its fleet expansion and business plan. According to the airline, the additional aircraft arrived the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja and greeted with water canon performed by the officials of the on October 11, 2023. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the carrier, Emmanuel Iza confirmed the new development and expressed that the arrival of the equipment is part of the operational expansion plan of the airline. “The arrival of the equipment will boost our operation and it is in line with our operational strategy to make more seats available to our patrons both current and prospective, “said Iza. “We are indeed elated that we are taking this step to add more value to our services.” Iza reiterated the airline mission that Xejet would not relent in providing cost-effective and ...

 Bridge International Academies empowers education for females ....Celebrates International Day of the Girl Child Bridge International Academies has called on parents , educators , private institutions and policy makers to take steps towards empowering the girl child and ensuring equity between genders. Speaking as part of activities to mark the International Day for the Celebration of the Girl Child, Managing Director of Bridge School Nigeria , Foyinsola Akinjaywju said this year's theme :" Invest in Girls' Rights : Our Leadership , Our  Well being ", resonates with the mission and values of the school as it concerns issues around digital and life - skills training. She said  the International Day of the Girl Child presents another  opportunity to lend our voices to the litany of challenges affecting the Girl Child.  Compared to the World Bank’s data that showed 43.7 percent  of girls and 50.4 percent  of boys completed lower secondary school in Niger...

  Emirates launches new wildlife amenity kits highlighting endangered species Emirates Premium Economy and Economy Class customers on long haul flights globally will be treated to new complimentary amenity kits, now onboard. The amenity kits have been designed in partnership with United for Wildlife, to highlight eight of the most endangered species on the planet. Preserving wildlife and habitats is a core pillar of the Emirates Environmental Sustainability Framework. The new amenity kit range will highlight Emirates’ longstanding partnership with United for Wildlife and commitment to raising awareness about endangered species, and the prevention of illegal trade of wildlife and wildlife products. The animals featured on the kit pouches and bookmarks are some of the most trafficked creatures in the world – the green sea turtle, African elephant, blue macaw,  gorilla, hammerhead shark, lion, pangolin, and the black rhino. United for Wildlife has sh...

  Nigeria Immigration Service to acquire aircraft, drones for border surveillance  ......Electronic gates at airports for passengers facilitation A cting Comptroller General of Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS), Mrs Caroline Wuraola Adepoju has unfolded  plans by the border security and migration management body to  acquire aircraft, helicopters  and drones for  surveillance and aerial monitoring activities of the country. Mrs Adepoju said such mobile critical infrastructure will go a long way for the NIS to discharge its core mandate of monitoring activities and the movement of persons across the country's land, sea and land borders. Disclosing this yesterday in Lagos at a one- day retreat organised by NIS  Murtala Muhammed International Airport ( MMIA), Command  Lagos entitled : " One Impression : Inter-Agency Collaboration ".  She said the acquisition of the equipment is already captured in the 2024 budget of the Ministry of In...

  NAHCO injects billions in operational equipment Caption of Photographs: From left, GED, International Business & Corporate Service, NAHCO Plc, Dr. Sola Obabori; GED, Commercial & Business Development, Prince Saheed Lasisi; CFO, Mr. Adeoye Emiloju, Chairman, Board of Directors, Dr. Seinde O. Fadeni and the Senior Manager, Security, Col Olumide Kolajo (rtd.) at the handing over of newly – purchased vehicles to staff of the Company in Lagos. Chairman, Board of Directors, NAHCO Plc, Dr Seinde O Fadeni, handing over keys to newly – purchased operations vehicles to the Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Didier Roger Steullet, at the Company’s Maintenance Yard in Lagos. 3. From left, GED, International Business & Corporate Service, NAHCO Plc, Dr. Sola Obabori; GED, Commercial & Business Devt., Prince Saheed Lasisi; CFO, Mr. Adeoye Emiloju, Chairman, Board of Directors, Dr. Seinde O. Fadeni during the Company’s Maintenance Yard in Lagos. ...