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NIGERIAN Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc in partnership with Multi-Level Innovation Services Ltd/Raven Hygiene has introduced its disinfection service to all its client- airlines, in a bid to continually combat the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic and keep air travelers safe. This move is following the recent successful simulation exercise that ushered in the resumption of flights in Nigeria by the Ministry …

MD/CEO of Heritage Bank Plc, Ifie Sekibo has charged players in the banking sector and especially internal auditors to rethink and rejig the various ways they carry out their functions and become versed in areas like cyber security, artificial intelligence, fraud management among others that would help boost their values. Sekibo made the call during the 47th Quarterly Meeting of …

CABO VERDE’S Minister of Maritime and Economy, Dr. Paulo Gerida is considering an idea canvassed by the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) to increase training of personnel in its Institute for the Prevention and Investigation of Aeronautical e Maritime Accidents (IPIAAM), so investigators can be drafted from the body to investigate aviation or maritime accidents when the need …

THE United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to organise another edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series to support the growth of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and equip them with the necessary tools to strengthen and sustain their businesses The UBA Business Series which is held quarterly, is an MSME Workshop and a capacity building initiative …

HERITAGE Bank Plc in partnership with Honourable Fatima Mohammed (FAMO) Foundation has provided succor to over 300 affected private school teachers and small medium enterprises (SMEs) to aid cushion the effects of the COVID-19 on the education sector. The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, have continued in the shutdown of schools for months leaving the private school teachers without …

THE Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) at the weekend, inaugurated the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria for a new term. At an inauguration/induction ceremony held at the Conference Center of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, the Managing Director of FAAN, Captain Rabiu Yadudu stated that corruption constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to national …

MINDFUL of the devastating impact of COVID-19 on businesses especially young entrepreneurs, Heritage Bank Plc has restated its commitment to deepen its support to young entrepreneurs in Nigeria to grow their businesses either as start-ups or prospective business owners. This, the bank said, is in line with its culture as timeless wealth partners, which would impact positively on the nation’s …

AHEAD of the planned reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu on Sunday 30th August 2020, Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has decided to immediately relocate to the Coal City along with his officials and aides. The Minister’s relocation to Enugu, according to Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Aviation, James Odaudu in a press statement is to …

CHARTERED Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) yesterday official presented Certificates of Accreditation to Heritage Bank Plc Academy known as ‘The Refinery’, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Learning Centre and 25 other Educational Training Service Providers (ETSP). The Institute via a Zoom virtual platform which is in accordance with its role as the Accreditation Agency for the implementation of the …

DANA AIR has announced that it will introduce additional flights between Abuja and Lagos and commence Lagos to Owerri, Port Harcourt to Abuja from 28th August. Commenting on the airline’s increase in frequency, the Accountable Manager of Dana Air Obi Mbanuzuo said,  “We introduced these additional flights based on the feedback from our guests and popular demand for flights at …