Day: April 13, 2021

Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 75 Years Of Operations

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On April 8, Ethiopian Airline Group, the largest Pan-African aviation group, celebrated its 75th anniversary. The airline made its maiden international flight on April 8, 1946 to Cairo, Egypt. Since then, the Airline has overcome the ups and downs of the aviation industry and the challenges unique to Africa to become Africa’s largest, most profitable and award-winning Aviation Group. Ethiopian kicks off a yearlong celebration under the theme “Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence”. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam said, “As we celebrate 75 years of excellence, we take…

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Technology Companies Plan Join Forces In Fight Against Cyber Fraud

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European technology companies Evina and Telecoming have signed a global alliance to work hand in hand in promoting DCB as the safest and most appropriate payment method in the new mobile economy and, in particular, for the fight against fraud. The agreement deals a body blow to the mobile fraud that cost the African continent over USD 4 billion last year. DCB is the most suitable payment technology for millions of unbanked Africans who appreciate its unparalleled reach and convenience. The agreement between Evina and Telecoming; both with operations in…

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Security Measures Put In Place Over Planned Terror Attacks On Nigerian Airports

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Following the planned terror attacks on major Nigerian airports, the authorities have announced that security around the nation’s airports will be heavier. The ministry of aviation in the country received alert over planned attacks on airports across the country including Kaduna, Maiduguri, Sokoto, Kano, Abuja, and Lagos. A memo dated April 9, 2021 signed by Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) deputy general manager of administration and logistics, S.M. Mamman and addressed to airport chiefs of security hinted that criminal elements were already planning attacks at the airports and that…

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Insecurity: Gunmen Attack Ebonyi Community After Governors Security Meeting

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Governors of the South-East during the meeting The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Aliyu Garba, has confirmed the Sunday attacks by gunmen in Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of Ebonyi State. According to him, the gunmen attacked Ebele village, Umuogodo Akpu, Mgbo in the LGA. The attacks were in five communities in the state including – Egedege, Obegu, Amazu, Nkalagu and Umuhuali on March 29 where many were feared dead. Garba said: “on the effects of Sunday attack, it is yet to be ascertained. We are yet to get any…

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I Have No Connection With Boko Haram Says Pantami

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Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Mr Isa Pantami, has negated reports that the United States allegedly placed him on a ‘terror watch list’ for alleged ties with the late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf. Pantani said he has been preaching against Boko Haram for over 15 years over its condemnable doctrines and practices. Pantami, an Islamic cleric, was alleged to have been a mentor to the founder of the militant Islamist group, who was killed in 2009 in the North-East. Yusuf’s death triggered a chain of violent activities,…

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