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Britain withdraws families of embassy staff from Israel

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2 months ago

October 12, 2023

Britain said Thursday that it was “temporarily” removing the families of staff at its embassy and consulate in Israel from the country amid ongoing unrest.

“We are temporarily drawing down dependants of staff at our Embassy in Tel Aviv and our Consulate in Jerusalem as a precautionary measure,” said a Foreign Office spokesperson.

“Our Embassy and Consulate remain fully staffed and continue to provide consular services to those who require assistance,” it added.

The UK currently advises its nationals against all but essential travel to Israel.

The Israeli army said Thursday it was preparing for a ground assault on Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip.

The army has deployed tens of thousands of troops to the border with the Gaza Strip as it continues with a withering air campaign it says targets Hamas infrastructure, commanders and operating centres in the enclave.

The air strikes came in response to a surprise assault on Saturday by Hamas fighters that left more than 1,200 people killed in Israel.

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AKWA IBOM STATE GOVERNOR, PASTOR UMO ENO RELEASES ANOTHER N1.5BN GRATUITIES FOR RETIRED WORKERS

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3 days ago

December 1, 2023

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Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has directed the immediate release of an additional 1.5bn naira for payment of outstanding gratuities of retired workers in the State.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ekerete Udoh who broke the news, said it was a further confirmation of the Governor’s resolve to fulfill his pact with workers in the State.

During his campaign, Pastor Eno had promised to continue paying backlog of gratuity from where his immediate predecessor in office had stopped.

Before the current release, N5.3 Billion had been released by the Governor for retired workers in the State, a confirmation of the Governor’s humane disposition to the people of the State.

Few weeks ago, an additional one month salary otherwise called 13th month salary, or “ Enomber” was approved for civil servants in the State, to bring Christmas cheers.

Governor Umo Eno, has, in under six months in office, touched on the critical pillars of the ARISE Agenda, especially in rural development, education, healthcare, security and infrastructural maintenance.

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WIA honors Dana Air as Airline Wins Best Corporate Social Responsibility award

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5 days ago

November 29, 2023

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Dana Air has been honored by the Women in Aviation for celebrating 15 years in Nigeria’s Aviation Industry at the Annual Conference of Women in Aviation Nigeria Chapter held recently in Kano.

According the President of Women in Aviation Nigeria, Rejoice Ndudinachi, this year’s conference is Themed: Connect, Engage, Inspire, and the highlight is presentation of awards to persons and organisations who have distinguished themselves in the society”

Similarly, Dana Air has bagged the Corporate Social Responsibility airline of the year Award 2023 at the City Business News Summit 2023, held recently in Lagos at Oriental Hotels.

Speaking on the double honors, Dana Air’s Chief Operating Officer, Ememobong Ettete, said, Dana Air is committed to the theme of this year’s WIA conference as always and this is a well-deserved recognition for us and it just goes to show that people see and appreciate the little things we do to support not just our dear country but communities, youths, the women in aviation, our industry and even the entertainment industry.”

As a responsible corporate citizen, we remain committed to supporting worthy causes across the country and contributing to her growth and development as we have no other option than to build our country and see it achieve its full potential. he added.

Having flown over 36m passengers in the last 15 years of its operation, Nigeria is one of Nigeria’s leading airlines with a mixed fleet of boeing aircraft and daily flights to major cities in Nigeria

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JCI Lagos Coral Commemorates a Year of Outstanding Success, Championing Youth Leadership and Community Transformation

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5 days ago

November 29, 2023

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In a year marked by unparalleled achievements and industry acknowledgment, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Lagos Coral proudly commemorates its outstanding contributions to community development and nurturing young leaders in the organisation.

Under the leadership of JCIN Amb. Idaraesit Michael who is the President this year and the remarkable Board of the organisation has fervently achieved the mandate, significant positive change and sustainable growth.

In her words, Michael explained that JCI Lagos Coral garnered a string of prestigious awards, recognizing their commitment to excellence and impactful endeavors within the local community and the global sphere.

The awards were gathered at various events such as the Southern Conference, JCI Nigeria National Convention, JCI Nigeria Southwest Training Retreat, JCI Africa & Middle East Convention (AMEC) in Zimbabwe, and the JCI World Congress in Switzerland.

“The organization secured an impressive tally of eleven esteemed awards. These accolades underscore the organization’s exceptional performance and contributions across diverse areas”

“The Southern Conference proved to be a triumphant ground for JCI Lagos Coral, securing three coveted awards, notably the Best Local Inter-Organization Collaboration Project for its groundbreaking JCI Career Weekend Program”, she explained.

The organization received recognition for achieving the highest delegates at the JCI Nigeria Southern Conference, showcasing its active involvement within the JCI community. Notably, Temitope Ojo was honored with the Most Outstanding Member award, spotlighting the organization’s commitment to nurturing exceptional talent and leadership.

At the National Convention, JCI Lagos Coral continued its streak of success, claiming three prestigious accolades that highlighted its operational excellence and impactful initiatives. The JCI 100% Efficiency Award underscored the organization’s commitment to maintaining exceptional standards of performance. JCIN Amb. Idara Michael was recognized twice as the Most Outstanding Local Organization President, emphasizing her exemplary leadership guiding JCI Lagos Coral to greater heights. The organization was also lauded twice as the Most Outstanding Local Organization, reinforcing its holistic approach to community development.

Internationally, the JCI Nigeria Creative Young Entrepreneur Program received the prestigious Best National Flagship Program award at the JCI African and Middle East Conference (AMEC) 2023. This recognition affirmed JCI Lagos Coral’s commitment to promoting entrepreneurship and empowering young leaders to drive economic development and innovation in the region.

As JCI Lagos Coral continues its mission to empower young leaders and foster positive change, the organization remains dedicated to advancing impactful initiatives, driving sustainable development, and nurturing future leaders in the community and beyond.