Category: Travel
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Itakpe-Warri railway line is in operation – Official
An official of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said the Itakpe-Warri rail line is in operation. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the official who asked not to be named made this known on the telephone on Thursday. The official confirmed that some unknown persons vandalized a section of the Itakpe-Warri rail line. However, the NRC official…
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FG imposes fresh COVID-19 measures aimed at flights from Brazil, India, Turkey
The massive resurgence of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Brazil, Turkey and India has prompted the Nigerian Government to impose fresh measures aimed at preventing further importation of the coronavirus into the country. The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, said…
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FAAN advises air travellers on what to do to avoid missing flights
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has advised air travellers in the country on what to do to avoid the unpleasant experiences associated with missing their flights. FAAN addressed the advisory to all air travellers, particularly those who travel using the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The airports authority advised passengers to get to…
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BREAKING: Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport resumes international flights
The Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), located in the ancient city of Kano in the Northern part of Nigeria has resumed international flights. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) made this known with the arrival of a Ethiopian Airlines international flight. MAKIA is one of Nigeria’s oldest international airports. Apart…
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Why use of 5G phones onboard aircraft is risky
French Civil Aviation Authority has warned that the latest generation of smartphones with 5G can interfere with aircraft altitude instruments. A spokesman for the French Civil Aviation Authority gave the warning on Tuesday, stressing that the interference has to do with aircraft’s altimeters. This interference can cause errors “in instruments that are extremely critical during…
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COVID-19: Nigeria announces new protocol for air travellers
Air travellers intending to come into Nigeria will not be allowed to board aircraft without a Quick Response (QR) code certifying that they are COVID-19-free, the National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, has said. Dr. Aliyu, who made the pronouncement on Monday in Abuja, told newsmen that the…
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First of its kind river beach resort opens in Delta [PHOTOS]
A world-class first of its kind river beach resort known as Jakesville57 has been opened in a serene environment that is okay for a getaway in Delta State, Nigeria. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the river beach resort was launched on Thursday as the nation marked her 60th Independence anniversary with the world’s oldest monarch present at…
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Abuja-Kaduna Train Service: No Mask, No Entry – Amaechi
Ahead of the Wednesday date for resumption of the Abuja to Kaduna train service, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said passengers without face masks would not be allowed on board. Amaechi said this at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 on Monday in Abuja. The News Agency of…
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Aviation Minister speaks on full resumption of flights across Nigeria
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has said domestic flights would fully resume at Kano, Maiduguri, Benin and other airports across the nation on July 15. Sirika, who made this known while addressing newsmen at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano (MAKIAK) on Saturday, however, said that any airport not yet ready would be given…