Members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria, RTEAN, have collectively employed about 500,000 Nigerians, the National President of the association, Alhaji Isiwele Shehu has said.
The employments comprised of drivers, motor boys and office workers and are spread across the country. Members collectively have more than 250,000 vehicles across the country, he said.
Alhaji Shehu, who disclosed this to our reporter in an interview, said his members were acquiring some new 4,000 vehicles which would generate additional 10,000 jobs.
“We create job opportunities. Personally, I employed more than 40 persons. I have about 22 trailers with drivers and motor boys. I have a workshop in Kano and employing people there.”
“Our members have vehicles and are employing people too. I flagged-off 4000 vehicles which will employ at least 10,000 people when the vehicles arrive. The vehicles should have arrived but it’s because of the rise in dollar value against the naira.”
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British carrier, Virgin Atlantic has launched an incredible fare reduction on London-Lagos for as low as $300.
The special promotional fare is for customers that want to visit family and friends to Celebrate Nigerian 56 Independence anniversary.
This week the British airline launched fares to London from $300 which is available to purchase now till 26 October 2016 at www.virginatlantic.com for travel between 8 September and 10 December 2016.
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1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants, and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
4. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
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Dana Airline yesterday dispelled the rumour making the round of an attempted bomb attack on one of its aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. http://9jatravel.com.ng/dana-air-dispel-rumour-over-attempt-to-bomb-aircraft/

Vastly cultural, justifiably traditional, and fairly cosmopolitan, Ile-Ife in Osun state, Southwest Nigeria is like an egg that is always accorded respect by all and sundry. The greatness attributed to Ile-Ife is well-deserved because it is the cradle of an important Nigerian race; Yoruba. This is part of the reason why the Ooni of Ife, the custodian of Ife norms and traditions, is revered and powerful at home and abroad.
Adding to the cultural fascination of Ile-Ife is an aesthetic tourist destination that is known for giving visitors an indelible treat. One thing this city is recognized for globally is its age-long art history depicted by bronze heads of the kings of Ile-Ife which dates as far back as the 1300 BC. Unfortunately many of these heads have been looted. Read full story here - http://9jatravel.com.ng/ile-ife-cradle-of-the-yorubas/

Air Cote D'Ivoire announced yesterday that arrangements were underway to operate the Abuja-Abidjan route. The airline made this known in a statement signed by. full story here - http://9jatravel.com.ng/air-cote-divoire-commences-flights-to-abuja/

Traffic in Nigeria can be a struggle, with tailgaters, speeding and inevitable work-delaying traffic jams, commutes can quickly become an acute stress. In a country ranked as Africa’s most populous region, it is no surprise that traffic in Nigeria is a budding issue for its citizens. A trip to the local grocery store – that should take you an hour – can take triple the time due to the traffic congestion in the country.

The reason for the growing volume of traffic can be attributed to a plethora of issues including; high numbers of privately owned vehicles and poor infrastructure. Although these issues are apparent, rather than complain Nigerians have found ways to manage their activities around traffic patterns.

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With 304 registered companies operating in the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria has been ranked 46th trading partner with oil rich Arab country coming after South Africa, Egypt and Ghana. Disclosing this within the week, the President and Chief Executive officer of Dubai

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Contrary to trending news that Virgin Atlantic is about pulling out of the Lagos route, the airline has said it has no plans of stopping its operation on the route it has operated for fourteen years.

The media was awash with the news that Virgin Atlantic was about pulling out of the Lagos route after the airline announced that it will no longer have crew members based in Lagos.

But the airline in a statement said it is committed to continue delivering the experience its customer love whether they are flying for business or leisure.

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One of the indigenous airlines, Dana Air has announced its frequent flyer programme; Dana Miles; which allows its guests to earn and redeem points or miles for travel across its route network. The Accountable Manager, Dana Air, Mr. Obi Mbanuzuo in a statement stated that the initiative would enable Dana Miles members, access to upgrade their tickets, gain extra baggage allowance, exchange miles for tickets, and get priority checking-in at the airport. Mbanuzuo said that the airline was always seeking new ways to serve its guests better, adding that introduction of Dana Miles; the airline’s frequent flyer program was just a way of strengthening its relationship with its loyal customers; while providing them more value for miles accrued. Full story here: http://9jatravel.com.ng/dana-introduces-frequent-flyer-programme/

SECOND Republic Senator Ayo Fasanmi yesterday asked the Minister of Power, Works & Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) to ensure the completion of the Lagos/Ibadan Expressway rehabilitation.

Describing the road as the busiest in the country, the octogenarian said the 126.5-kilometre road is critical to national economic interest.

Fasanmi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) elder, hailed President Buhari for assigning ministers from the Southwest to challenging portfolios, assuring that they will deliver.

The elder statesman, who spoke with our correspondent on phone, said Fashola, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the Minister of Solid Minerals, and his Heath, Communications and Finance counterparts; Prof. Isaac Adewole, Alhaji Adebayo Shittu and Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, will live up to expectation as change agents.

Urging Fashola to fight the infrastructure battle nationwide, he said his antecedent as former governor of Lagos State motivated the President to give him the arduous tasks.

He said: “Lagos/Ibadan Expressway is a challenge for Buhari and his team. The Minister of Works is up to the task. In fact, our ministers from the Southwest – Fayemi, Shittu, Adewole, Adeosun and Daramola, are great assets. The region has confidence in their ability. They have performed in positions of responsibilities before as governors, administrators and politicians.

“For example, Fahsola is a man after my heart; hardworking, unassuming. He deserves the portfolios, having raised the level of governance in Lagos to a high pedestal. These ministers will actually change, perform and excel.”

Fasanmi urged Nigerians to support the administration in its drive for change. full story here http://9jatravel.com.ng/fashola-should-complete-lagosibadan-expressway-says-fasanmi/

Follow these driving tips and you’ll help reduce your risk of being involved in a crash as well as improve your personal safety as a motorist.

power check

When checking your vehicle, the POWER check is the easiest to remember. This stands for Petrol, Oils, Water, Electric, and Rubbers. Everything under each heading should be visually checked at least once per week.
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Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria-economically, socially and otherwise. From the comical to the puzzling and the most shocking, it all happens in this city of over 15 million people. It is a fascinating place to be.

*New Oshodi

Due to the complexities that make Lagos unique, people have evolved different ways to communicate, interact and pass along messages which can only be understood by people who are familiar with these slangs.

As a first time visitor in Lagos, you need to keep these slangs at your finger-tips as they may come handy at any time. Jovago.com, Africa's No 1 hotel booking portal shares 5 street parlance you must know if you are resident in the centre of excellence.

Johnny Just Come

Also known as JJC, it is an argot used to describe someone who is naive because they are visiting an unfamiliar terrain for the first time. If people find this to be your status, they may want to take advantage of you. So, do not act like a JJC especially when you are inside a public bus or transacting business.

Akube

Amongst traders of Igbo extraction, Akube refers to goods or products that have little quality or have been previously used. Interestingly, many people have come to associate themselves with Akube products as its affordability attracts higher purchase.

Shine Your Eyes

Shine your eyes simply admonish you to be very vigilant. This is because Lagos is a crowded city and nearly everyone is in a hurry. You should be vigilant and conscious. By the you do not need to worry too much because Lagos is safe but ensure that you shine your eyes always.

On You Own

Oyo is a state in South-west Nigeria. However, when ear catches that word, they are not referring to Oyo Staterather it simply means you are On Your Own. For example, if you want to borrow money from a friend, he uses the acronym Oyo, it means it is not possible. It is often used to express negation.

Owambe

Even though Owambe is a Yoruba slang, it is now a universal expression for partying. So, when next you hear Owambe, get your traditional wear ready, you are going for a christening, birthday or wedding and ensure that you enjoy yourself.

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The Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (file photo).
Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria-economically, socially and otherwise. From the comical to the puzzling and the most shocking, it all happens in this city of over 15 million people. It is a fascinating place to be.

*New Oshodi

Due to the complexities that make Lagos unique, people have evolved different ways to communicate, interact and pass along messages which can only be understood by people who are familiar with these slangs.

As a first time visitor in Lagos, you need to keep these slangs at your finger-tips as they may come handy at any time. Jovago.com, Africa's No 1 hotel booking portal shares 5 street parlance you must know if you are resident in the centre of excellence. full story here - http://9jatravel.com.ng/street-slang-you-should-know-in-lagos/

Their models were not right. They used wrong models and some of those who entered the airline industry early were not professionals. They were pure business people and they also used the airlines not directly as airlines, they used them for other purposes. Some of them used it to get cheap foreign exchange and did round tripping, they brought the foreign exchange back and used it for other things. But the fact of the matter is that the greatest challenge they have were themselves, the owner-manager syndrome, they were owners-managers. The owner-manager syndrome is a major thing that has collapsed airlines in this country. When they own it, they want to manage it, they don't want to engage those who know how to manage it.
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its in the full story link

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photo or i don't believe

Nigeria’s largest carrier, Arik Air, on Monday,November 2, said it has completed the process for its private placement for investors billed for first quarter of 2016.

It said the Initial Public Offer (IPO) for the listing of the airline at the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is billed for 2017.

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IVA Valley is now a ghost town. The ghosts of 21 miners: fathers, husbands, sons, breadwinners, that fell to a hail of bullets on November 18, 1949 at the district’s troubled colliery, haunt Iva Valley even as you read. Sixty six years since their massacre, their chilling howls echo through six decades, like a falsetto of savage deaths. All those pierced torsos, skin slivers, bone splinters and bullet fragments swimming in bleeding wounds, jabber back like darksome memories of doom and death.

The grisly narrative is of course, most bizarre. Simon Asogwa, 78, recollects with grief, the tragic fate of the 21 miners brutally hacked to death by the colonial police led by Captain F. S. Phillip, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). According to the former miner and father of nine, the slain miners had gathered to protest deplorable working conditions. Prior to their massacre, there had been cases of physical abuse. In one instance, on September 2, 1945, to be precise, Okwudili Ojiyi, a coal miners’ union leader, was slapped by a British manager called Yates, for reporting an assault case. On November 1, 1949, the frosty relationship between the workers and management aggravated when the latter rejected demands for the payment of rostering, the upgrading of the mine hewers to artisans and the payment of housing and travelling allowances. The workers then began a ‘go-slow’ strike action. http://9jatravel.com.ng/sorrowful-songs-from-the-valley-of-iva-in-enugu/

A Nigerian medical doctor based in the United States of America, Godwin Maduka, has built no fewer than 100 bungalows for widows and other indigent persons in his Umuchukwu community in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state.

Umuchukwu, a boundary community between Anambra and Abia State, is relatively rural.

An excited native of the community said, “Today, there is no more thatched house in the community. Maduka has replaced every thatched house in the area with three or four-bedroom bungalows.

“About 100 of such buildings are currently in place in the community. They belong to the indigent natives, especially widows.

“All such buildings carry green aluminum roofing sheets for easy identification and beautification of the place.”http://9jatravel.com.ng/us-based-nigerian-builds-100-houses-for-widows-in-nigeria/

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MansaMoussa:
Enroute Mecca, he was said to have stopped over at Egypt.. He spent so much Gold in Egypt that the Egyptian Traditional Copper Coins were being rejected as Legal Tender! His Money is said to hav sustained the Egyptian Economy long after he left!
But hey! Since Africans have no Historians, who would exaggerate our own for us? Oya na, make we use fear green say na Solomon be d richest! After all, failure to admit that fact would mean disagreeing with the Abrahamic God! Ooo!

if you thimk so

trapQ:
King Solomon was richer

Travelling around and becoming a nomad often means changing countries more often than your underwear. This can often lead to the usual frolics – shagging on trains, blowjobs on street corners and trying to sleep in a hostel bunk knowing the Peruvian couple sleeping above you are doing it doggy style. Without going into too many details or mentioning names, here’s a few guaranteed easy ways to get laid and have a bit of sex when you travel! (By the way I’m writing this from a male perspective since I’m male, hope some of these ways work for the ladies too!). For one post only, Don’t Stop Living is Don’t Stop Shagging! Good luck and always carry condoms and stay safe! http://9jatravel.com.ng/10-ways-to-get-sex-when-you-travel/

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When we think of the wealthiest people in the world, we most often think of the Waltons (of Wal-Mart fame), Warren Buffett, or Bill Gates. However, if you go a bit further back in history, you’ll discover that the wealth of the kings, queens, and rulers of yesteryear trumps the bank accounts of most modern day millionaires and even billionaires by a mile.

In fact, during his time, one man controlled more wealth than Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and the most wealthy member of the Walton family, Sam Walton, combined. That man was Mansa Musa I. With an adjusted net worth of approximately $400 billion, Musa is without a doubt the richest man to have ever lived. So who was he? And why haven’t you heard more about him?
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