Nigeria

2023 - 3 - 27

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Diamond aircraft explores investment prospects in Nigeria (The Punch)

Diamond Aircraft, a leading aircraft manufacturer, has announced its plans to expand into Africa with a focus on Nigeria.

“There is also a lot of charter business in Nigeria and a chartered aircraft is between $9000 to $12,000 per hour. “We are looking for a partner who can help us bring our aircraft to the Nigerian market and ensure that they meet the highest standards of excellence. In Nigeria, the aircraft industry also enjoys a VAT exemption. “On the fiscal side, we encourage new businesses that are coming to set up. The company is seeking a partner who shares their values and commitment to quality and safety. He said, “We are excited to explore the potential of the African market and to meet with local partners who can help us establish a strong presence in Nigeria,” said a spokesperson for Diamond Aircraft.

inDrive scales up operation in Nigeria; expands to Abuja (Daily Post Nigeria)

27 March 2023, Abuja, Nigeria ― inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform headquartered in California, USA, has announced the scaling up of.

The inDrive app has been downloaded over 175 million times and was the second most downloaded mobility app in 2022. After the ride, the passenger and driver can rate each other and provide feedback to the InDriver platform to help improve the service,” he added. inDrive’s unique peer-to-peer pricing approach has been critical to the app’s popularity and success, with over 175 million downloads and recognition as the world’s second most downloaded mobility app. There is also the convenience of agreeing to ride fares beforehand, without the unnecessary need for negotiation after the trip ends, and without surge pricing or rush hour fees. With the increasing demand for safe, reliable, and affordable transportation in the region, we are confident that inDrive will provide unparalleled service to our riders. inDrive operates transparently with a maximum service charge of 10% excluding VAT, and during the initial phase of expansion to Abuja, there will be no service fee.

Buhari set to flag-off third oil field in Northern Nigeria (Daily Post Nigeria)

President Muhammadu Buhari is set to flag-off the Third Oil field in Northern Nigeria on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that this was contained in a public.

It is the second oil field in the North Central region; the first was the Ibaji Oil field in Kogi state. President Muhammadu Buhari is set to flag-off the Third Oil field in Northern Nigeria on Wednesday. Buhari set to flag-off third oil field in Northern Nigeria

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 784 confirmed cases, 142 deaths (Guardian)

The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Control and Prevention (NCDC) says in less than three months, the country has registered 784 confirmed cases of Lassa ...

The agency said that the number of suspected cases increased compared to the number reported for the same period in 2022. It said that of the 71 per cent, Ondo reported 32 per cent, Edo, 29 and Bauchi, 10. The public health institution said that 71 per cent of all new confirmed Lassa fever cases were reported from Ondo, Edo and Bauchi while 29 per cent came from six states. NCDC said that cumulatively from Epidemiological Week 1 to Week 11, 2023, 142 deaths had been reported with a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.1 per cent which was lower than the 18.7 per cent CFR for the same period in 2022. It said that in Epidemiological Week 11, the number of new confirmed cases decreased from 70 in Week 10 of 2023, to 38 cases. The agency said that the cases were reported from Edo, Ondo, Ebonyi, Bauchi, Taraba, Benue, Rivers, Plateau, and Nasarawa States.

2023 polls would have consumed Nigeria but for prayers — OAIC (NIGERIAN TRIBUNE)

The Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OAIC) has attributed the successful conclusion of the 2023 general elections without national.

The pulpit must not be abused or mortgaged on the altar of political gain or greed. It added: ‘’Now that the elections are over, we urge both the winners and losers to forget about the bitter campaigns and work together for peace and prosperity of the nation. It was the prayer of the church and the efforts of well-meaning Nigerians that held this nation from tethering to the brinks.

Don predicts better Nigeria before end of 2023 (Guardian)

International Coordinator of Ministers Prayer Network International, Rev. (Professor) Mosy Madugba, has said God will redeem Nigeria and make it glorious ...