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Airlines shift to paperless travel, embrace digital passes – Report

Airport Parking and Hotels, a leading UK airport parking specialist, has released a new report exploring how major global airlines are advancing toward paperless travel in 2025 and beyond. The report evaluates key players, including Emirates, British Airways, easyJet, and Japan Airlines, comparing their approaches to digital transformation, according to BREAKING travel news. It underscores […]

Macron demands under-15s social media ban after school stabbing
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Macron demands under-15s social media ban after school stabbing

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a European Union-wide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, following a fatal stabbing at a middle school in eastern France that has once again shocked the nation. Speaking in a televised interview on France 2 late Tuesday, Macron said he hoped the […]

Musk's DOGE team allegedly spying on US govt workers
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I went too far, Musk expresses regret after Trump feud

Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Wednesday expressed regret over several social media posts he made about United States President Donald Trump last week, following a heated public clash that ended their once-close alliance. The fallout marks the collapse of a partnership that had seen Musk appointed to lead the Department of Government Efficiency under Trump’s […]

Fraud losses decline in Nigerian banks in Q1 2024 - Report
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Mida Technologies partners bank to boost debt recovery 

Mida Technologies, a financial technology firm, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with a Tier-1 Nigerian bank to enhance debtor management nationwide. According to the statement, the collaboration leverages Mida’s AI-powered debt recovery systems, aiming to improve efficiency and outcomes in debt collection across the country. The Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mida, […]

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US, China reach tentative trade deal after London talks

The United States and China have reached a tentative trade agreement following two days of high-level negotiations in London, representatives from both nations announced Wednesday. “We have reached a framework to implement the Geneva consensus and the call between the two presidents,” U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters. Li Chenggang, China’s international trade representative […]

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Oil sector divestments already boosting Crude output – Minister

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Tuesday stated that the recent wave of divestments in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector is already delivering positive results, particularly in boosting crude oil production. He noted that divestments are a normal aspect of the energy industry and expressed satisfaction that, under President […]

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Airlines adopts IATA’s new fuel management solution

GOL and TAP Air Portugal are the first airlines to adopt FuelIS, a new advanced analytics tool developed by the International Air Transport Association to help optimize fuel use and improve environmental performance. According to IATA, FuelIS enables airlines to identify operational inefficiencies and makev data-driven decisions that cut fuel costs and lower carbon emissions. […]

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Keystone named most friendly SME Bank for 2024

Keystone Bank Limited has been honoured with the “Most Friendly SME Bank of the Year 2024” award at the Champion Newspapers Annual Awards held recently in Lagos. The award, presented by the Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, recognises the bank’s outstanding support for Nigeria’s small and medium enterprises sector. Keystone Bank […]

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NANTA calls on FG to tackle cross-border airfare disparities 

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies has raised concerns about cross-border ticket sales, where foreign-based travel agencies sell flight tickets for routes originating from Nigerian at lower prices, undermining local agents. NANTA President Yinka Folami emphasized that this practice negatively affects Nigerian travel agencies, reducing their market share and revenue. He urged the Federal […]

Australian court rules Apple, Google abused market power
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Google offers voluntary buyouts to employees across key divisions

Google offered voluntary buyouts to employees across multiple divisions on Tuesday, including its Knowledge and Information unit, central engineering, marketing, research, and communications teams. The K&I division, which oversees Google’s search, ads, and commerce operations, is central to the company’s business, according to CNBC. This move is the latest in Google’s ongoing efforts to reduce […]

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FG invests $50m in impact investment fund

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to sustainable economic growth with a $50 million investment in the Nigeria Wholesale Impact Investment Fund, bringing the fund’s first close to $100 million. This was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Finance of account on Tuesday via it’s official X handle. According to the post, the Minister […]