Category: Aviation

El Salvador Slams $1,000 Tax On Travelers From Africa

ADEOLA YUSUF

El Salvador has recently introduced a $1,000 fee for travelers coming from Africa, and India. El Salvador’s port authority has stipulated that travellers holding passports from India or any of the 50-plus African nations must pay this fee, with the collected funds allocated for the improvement of the country’s main international airport. The Government of President Nayib Bukele says it is working hard on modernization and expansion projects at the El Salvador International Airport, to provide a first-class service to all users and passengers who circulate through the air terminal.…

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Jalal Ahmad Arabi: 11 Facts About NAHCON Chairman

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Plateau, Lagos to Abuja, Platforms Africa chronicles the life journey of Gombe-born lawyer appointed by Tinubu as NAHCON boss 11 days to his 61st birthday   President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi to serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance. Platforms Africa reports that the President has also directed the outgoing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, to…

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Israel-Palestinian War: Saudi Orders 57 Muslim Nations To Meeting

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has ordered all 57 Muslim countries to an urget meeting as death tolls in Israel-Palestinian war surpassed 3,668. Platforms Africa reports that 2,329 of these figures are fatalities on the side of Palestine, according to Gaza Health ministry. READ ALSO: Day 7 of Israel-Palestinian War: What You Need To Know How Nigeria Emerged 2nd Most Prayerful Country On Earth – Study NUC, NBTE Bicker Over HND To Varsity Degree Conversation Scheme Brain, Weight, Heart Health; 5 Medical Benefits of Eating Eggs UNILORIN Don Invents Eurgical…

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Begbugs’ Photos In Paris Hotels, Trains, Charles de Gaulle Airport Hit Internet

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Seven academic institutions shut as bedbugs ‘scourge’ worsens scare over 2024 Olympic, heightens political row in Paris   A wave of panic and disgust has spread across France as travellers have posted photos and videos purportedly showing the insects on the Paris local transport system, high-speed trains and at Charles de Gaulle airport. Already, the country has been forced to shut seven schools following growing concerns over an infestation of bedbugs, Education Minister Gabriel Attal has said. “Bedbugs were detected at various levels in… I believe 17 institutions, and currently…

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UK Opens Visa Centre In Enugu

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According to a statement by the UK Mission, the facility will operate out of the Omedel Luxury Hotel, 4/6 Link Road off Pascal and Jerk Bustop, Independence Layout, Enugu and will shortly offer a twice-a-week service. “The appointment system allows an applicant to select Enugu as their application location when applying for a UK Visa. This is in addition to current locations in Abuja. Lagos and Port Harcourt,” the statement read. READ ALSO UK Granted 132,000 Visas To Nigerians In First Half 2023 — Envoy UK Hikes Visa Fees, Health…

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UAE Lifts Visa Ban on Nigerians As Emirates, Etihad Resume Flights

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Visa ban on Nigerian travellers to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been lifted with immediate effect. The development is the product of engagement between President Bola Tinubu and President of the UAE, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders, on Monday in Abu Dhabi, finalized the historic agreement, which has resulted in the immediate cessation of the visa ban placed on Nigerian travellers. With the agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines are to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria, without any further delay. Also,…

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How Plane With 51 Passengers Skidded Off Runway at Lagos Airport

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A United Nigeria Airlines aircraft on Friday evening skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos. The aircraft with registration number 5NBWY, skidded off at about 6:48 pm while trying to land under a very high rainfall. According to a source who spoke with Punch on condition of anonymity, the Airfield was temporarily closed but reopened at 8:10 p.m. READ ALSO: Pandemonium As Fire Guts Murtala International Airport Lagos  Tinubu Wins, Atiku, Obi Lose As PEPC Delivers Longest Judgement In History Why Oyo Youths Commissioner Lauded Love of…

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Why I Change Private Jets Like Bicycles — Oyedepo

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The Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has revealed why he has a fleet of private jets. Vanguard News quoted Oyedepo to have offered the reason for this in a recent sermon at his church in Otta, Ogun State. He was quoted as having said at Canaan Land: “God told us we are going to fly; if He left us to plan to fly, it won’t enter our budget in the next 10 years. READ ALSO: How I tore Bishop Oyedepo’s book…

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‘He Made Serious mistakes in Life’, Putin Breaks Silence On Prigozhin Death

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday paid tribute to his one-time ally and Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin who was killed in a plane crash Wednesday, calling the mercenary group chief “a person with a complicated fate,” multiple outlets reported. In a televised address, Putin revealed he had known Prigozhin since the 1990s. While seemingly referencing his failed mutiny, the Russian Leader added that Prigozhin “made serious mistakes in life” He said, “This was a person with a complicated fate, and he made serious mistakes in life but also sought…

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Canada Mulls Imposing Limits On Foreign Student Visas

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The Canadian government, under pressure over the rising cost of housing, could consider capping foreign student visas, which have rocketed in recent years, new Housing Minister Sean Fraser said on Monday. Official data show there were more than 800,000 foreign students with active visas in 2022, up from 275,000 in 2012. Canada is a popular destination for international students since it is relatively easy to obtain a work permit. READ ALSO: How, Why UK Slammed £100,000 Bribery Charges On Diezani Russian Mercenaries Head to Niger Ahead of ECOWAS ‘Attacks’ –…

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