Thursday, 22 May 2014
BREAKING: Presidency convoy ‘shoots at’ protesting OAU students-premiumtimesng reported noe
“The security details shot at us. We have held them hostage. We will not let him go.”Hundreds of protesting students of the Obafemi Awolowo University have held a presidential convoy hostage in Ile-Ife, Osun State.The convoy led by a Toyota bullet proof SUV with ‘Presidency’ inscription and registration number, FG902-B02, tried to drive through the students who were protesting an increase in fees by the university management.Security details attached to the convoy then shot, perhaps to scare the protesters, with two of the students reportedly sustaining injuries.“The security details shot at us. We have held them hostage. We will not let him go.” one of the leaders of the protest told PREMIUM TIMES on phone.The students were protesting, on the Ife Expressroad, the increase in their school fees by the university management when the 6-vehicle convoy arrived.The university management increased the fees from about N17,000 to over N100,000.“We demand a total reversal to statusquo,” the student leader said.It is not yet clear who the occupants of the presidential convoy are as some students said the main occupant is a relative to President Goodluck Jonathan.Details later...
Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Tuesday, 13 May 2014
IRS plane crash: Investigation to be handled by Niger Republic Pre
A Fokker 100 with registration number 5NSIK, belonging to the IRS airline, lost contact with the control tower at Ganla, Niger Republic, and crashed.The Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Benedict Adeyileka, said on Monday that investigation into the crashed IRS aircraft was being handled by Niger Republic.He disclosed this while briefing aviation correspondents at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.A Fokker 100 with registration number 5NSIK, belonging to the IRS airline, lost contact with the control tower at Ganla, Niger Republic, and crashed.He noted that the Accident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIPB) and the NCAA would provide assistance in the course of the investigation.“As soon as we have an update on the pilot, we will let you know. The investigation is being handled by the Niger Republic because it is within their territory.“The NCAA and the AIPB are offering assistance, so we have a team together and we are trying to contact them so that we can work together,” he said.The director-general, however, said that the important thing was that the crash did not occur within the Nigeria airspace. Premiumtimesng.com reported.
Easyjet enjoys boost from business passengers
]Easyjet has reported a narrowing of half-year losses, helped by a rise in the number of business passengers and tight control on costs.
The carrier recorded a pre-tax loss of £53m for the six months to 31 March, against a £61m loss a year earlier.
The firm traditionally runs at a loss in the period because fewer customers fly in winter.
However, an 8.5% growth in business passengers, ahead of overall passenger growth of 4%, helped it to cut losses.
Over the past four years, Easyjet has increased the number of business travelers
Easyjet chief executive Carolyn McCall told BBC's Radio 4 that the airline had taken business travellers from "legacy carriers" such as Air France, Lufthansa and British Airways.
"I think allocated seating has been the single most popular thing we've ever done with our passengers and it's definitely taken a barrier away from people who would never have tried us before, particularly business travellers," she said.
Easyjet said a "ruthless focus on cost" had also helped it to narrow losses.
It said it had made annual savings worth £14m in the period, thanks in part to the benign winter weather, which meant lower de-icing costs and fewer disruptions to flights.
The airline said it was "well placed" for the second half of the financial year.
Tuesday, 6 May 2014
ALL AIRPORTS WILL BE OPEN DURING THE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform the general public, especially air passengers and other airport users, that Government's directive closing all schools and public offices in Abuja between May 7th and 9th, 2014 for the World Economic Forum does not affect operations at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja and all other airports in the country.Normal flight operations will continue to take place at all airports, as scheduled, throughout the period of the forum.We are constrained to issue this release in view of possible misconception in some quarters that the Abuja Airport, being a public utility, is affected by the closure order.We also wish to assure all passengers and other airport users that adequate security and operational arrangements have been put in place at all our airports to ensure hitch-free passenger facilitation during and after the World Economic Forum.
The Management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform the general public, especially air passengers and other airport users, that Government's directive closing all schools and public offices in Abuja between May 7th and 9th, 2014 for the World Economic Forum does not affect operations at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja and all other airports in the country.Normal flight operations will continue to take place at all airports, as scheduled, throughout the period of the forum.We are constrained to issue this release in view of possible misconception in some quarters that the Abuja Airport, being a public utility, is affected by the closure order.We also wish to assure all passengers and other airport users that adequate security and operational arrangements have been put in place at all our airports to ensure hitch-free passenger facilitation during and after the World Economic Forum.
MILLENNIUM AIRPORT DUBAI SCOOPS MAJOR AWARD
The award for the Middle East’s Leading Airport Hotel has been won by the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2014.
Presented at a gala ceremony at the JW Marriott Marquis prior to the opening of Arabian Travel Market, the award marks the third time the hotel has beaten off regional competition to win the public vote – having originally captured the title of best airport hotel in 2008.
According to general manager Simon Moore, the ranking as preferred accommodation for travellers transiting the region is an acknowledgement of the professionalism of the hotel staff and their ability to cater instantly to demanding guests with little time to spare.
“We often run at 100 per cent occupancy and have to cope with large numbers of passengers at times when weather or other circumstances might delay their departure,” he said. “I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of my team.”
Presented at a gala ceremony at the JW Marriott Marquis prior to the opening of Arabian Travel Market, the award marks the third time the hotel has beaten off regional competition to win the public vote – having originally captured the title of best airport hotel in 2008.
According to general manager Simon Moore, the ranking as preferred accommodation for travellers transiting the region is an acknowledgement of the professionalism of the hotel staff and their ability to cater instantly to demanding guests with little time to spare.
“We often run at 100 per cent occupancy and have to cope with large numbers of passengers at times when weather or other circumstances might delay their departure,” he said. “I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of my team.”
MILLENNIUM AIRPORT DUBAI SCOOPS MAJOR AWARD
The award for the Middle East’s Leading Airport Hotel has been won by the Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai for the second year running at the World Travel Awards 2014.
Presented at a gala ceremony at the JW Marriott Marquis prior to the opening of Arabian Travel Market, the award marks the third time the hotel has beaten off regional competition to win the public vote – having originally captured the title of best airport hotel in 2008.
According to general manager Simon Moore, the ranking as preferred accommodation for travellers transiting the region is an acknowledgement of the professionalism of the hotel staff and their ability to cater instantly to demanding guests with little time to spare.
“We often run at 100 per cent occupancy and have to cope with large numbers of passengers at times when weather or other circumstances might delay their departure,” he said. “I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of my team.”
Presented at a gala ceremony at the JW Marriott Marquis prior to the opening of Arabian Travel Market, the award marks the third time the hotel has beaten off regional competition to win the public vote – having originally captured the title of best airport hotel in 2008.
According to general manager Simon Moore, the ranking as preferred accommodation for travellers transiting the region is an acknowledgement of the professionalism of the hotel staff and their ability to cater instantly to demanding guests with little time to spare.
“We often run at 100 per cent occupancy and have to cope with large numbers of passengers at times when weather or other circumstances might delay their departure,” he said. “I am delighted to accept this award on behalf of my team.”
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