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  • MDD wins FAAN Inter-Directorate Cup, clinches N500,000 reward

    MDD wins FAAN Inter-Directorate Cup, clinches N500,000 reward

    The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Inter-Directorate  Unity Cup,  ended at the weekend  with a spectacular bang as the Managing Director’s Directorate clinched the coveted cup after beating the Directorate of Airports Operations by 2-1 during regulation time.

    The MDD also won the N500,000 rewards provided by the sponsors, Sulah Bureau De Change for the competition’s winners.

    The exciting match which was watched by fans and spectators all over at the prestigious Murtala Muhammed Airport Secondary school pitch saw a repeat of last year’s finals with the MD’s Directorate turning the table for a sweet revenge.
    The MDD took the lead earlier and the first half through a mistake from the goalkeeper  when Ali Muktar Danbatta scored and MDD doubled the lead after the keeper made another blunder.
    During the second half the DAO came back, pulling a goal back through Waziri Abba but despite their best efforts they could not find the equaliser leaving the MDD winners of the 2016 Inter-Directorate Cup.
    Speaking to reporters at halftime, the Chief of Staff to the managing Director, Mohammed Kabir said the game is  key as it helped staff of the agency not only to relax but to  energise them as well as  keeping them mentally alert.
    According to him, the Inter-Directorate Cup is also a way of bonding and establishing a spirit of camaraderie among the staff of the authority.
    Apart from the flamboyant football match, there was also cash rewards as the sponsors of this year’s competition, Sullah Bureau de Change doled out a cash price of N500,000 for the winners while the Second and Third  places got N300,000 and N200,000 respectively.
    According to organisers of the competition, next year’s version will be bigger and better and all-encompassing as it would involve all the 22 airports operated by FAAN
  • Dana Air Partners Talentcity on First- Ever Sky Seminar in Nigeria

    Dana Air Partners Talentcity on First- Ever Sky Seminar in Nigeria

    Nigerian carrier, Dana Air; has announced that it will be partnering Talentcity Billionaire College ltd, for the pilot  edition of the first-ever sky seminar scheduled to hold in June, 2016.

    The post Billionaire Christian Conference mentorship program, designed to raise entrepreneurial giants, revive the unending business spirit among Christians, and build a city that will ride above limitation: a city without poverty.

    Commenting on the partnership, Dana Air’s accountable Manager, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo said: “this partnership between Talentcity and Dana Air is unique. This is the first- ever sky seminar and we are proud to be part of this epoch- making event.’’ Obi advised prospective candidates to take advantage of the opportunity that Talentcity is offering them.

    According to the President of the College, Mr. Olatayo Ajiboye, “we are taking 140 potential billionaire Christians to the sky for a sky seminar, in-flight inspiration and revelations. These participants will be selected through a rigorous screening exercise to enable us raise an army of Christian entrepreneurs in an unusual environment that will dominate the global economy with their wealth and wisdom through the power of God.’’

    Speaking further,  Olatayo said, there will be a fundraising in May, while the sky seminar will come up on the 10th of June, 2016.  He noted that the funds realized at the event, which will have top government functionaries, Kingdom giants, and captains of industry in attendance, will be used to sponsor the participants.

    ‘’Interested participants are expected to have leadership qualities, be interested in building organizations, developing global community, interpersonal relationship, and must have kingdom orientation and mentality.’’

    Olatayo while urging candidates to visit SkyThought for more information and registration, appealed to corporate bodies to support the initiative. Our mission is to raise Christian entrepreneurs that will build visionary organizations across the length and breadth of the global community’’ he said.

  • Photo: “Naija Gold” winner

    Photo: “Naija Gold” winner

    L-R: Winner of N500, 000 "Naija Gold" draw with a N1,500 ticket, Mr. Adeboye adesanya collecting his cash from Mr. A. John, Naija Lottery representative at the company office in New Court Road, Dugbe, Ibadan on Thursday.
    L-R: Winner of N500, 000 “Naija Gold” draw with a N1,500 ticket, Mr. Adeboye adesanya collecting his cash from Mr. A. John, Naija Lottery representative at the company office in New Court Road, Dugbe, Ibadan on Thursday.
  • Dana Air bags LCCI’s award for service excellence in aviation

    Dana Air bags LCCI’s award for service excellence in aviation

    In recognition of its exceptional customer service, innovative online products and ethical business practices in 2016, Dana Air has bagged the award for service excellence in aviation, during Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)’s 2016 Commerce and Industry Awards, held recently at Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos.

    The Commerce and Industry Awards is a yearly award ceremony, organized by the (LCCI), to recognize, celebrate, and promote private and public institutions who have exhibited the core values of best business practices, growth through innovations, and business sustainability.

    According the Director- General of LCCI, Mr. Muda Yusuf, “The Commerce and Industry Awards is a credible platform where winners emerge through a painstaking selection process from hundreds of entries supported by robust research and market intelligence.”

    Commenting further, he said, “We are celebrating corporate organizations and public institutions that have made remarkable contribution to the development Commerce and industry and the economy at large.

    While receiving the award on behalf of the company, the Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo, thanked the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the recognition. He stated that the LCCI is a very credible organization and the award is a challenge to maintain the standards and excellence which Dana Air has come to be known for.

    “We are delighted to have emerged winners in the aviation category. For us at Dana Air, this is a challenge not just to maintain the standards we have come to be known for, but to continue to review our services to meet and surpass the flying aspirations of our teeming guests.”

    Obi, while dedicating the award to the Dana Air team, thanked the airlines’ customers for their loyalty and commitment.  He said, ‘’ our customers deserve the very best in service delivery and we are focused on providing exceptional value for our customers through amazing and rewarding products and services.”

    Dana Air is one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, operating over 27 daily flights to Accra, Abuja, Lagos Port-Harcourt and Uyo. The airline is reputed for its efficient customer services, world- class in-flight services, on-time departures and arrivals, innovative e-airline products and high safety and quality standards.

  • Photos: Children exhibition

    Photos: Children exhibition

    L-R: Executive Director, Laterna Ventures, Mrs Oluyinka Morgan; Manager HR and Admin, Laterna Ventures, Mrs Debola Ibikunle; MD The Baby Lounge, Mrs Itoro Ugorji; CEO School KIts Ltd, Mrs Temilola Adepetun; MD Fun Factory and Froggles Kids World, MRs Bolanle Mabawonkwu at a briefing to unveil the First National EXCLUSIVELY CHILDREN EXHIBITION scheduled to hold in Lagos.
    L-R: Executive Director, Laterna Ventures, Mrs Oluyinka Morgan; Manager HR and Admin, Laterna Ventures, Mrs Debola Ibikunle; MD The Baby Lounge, Mrs Itoro Ugorji; CEO School KIts Ltd, Mrs Temilola Adepetun; MD Fun Factory and Froggles Kids World, MRs Bolanle Mabawonkwu at a briefing to unveil the First National EXCLUSIVELY CHILDREN EXHIBITION scheduled to hold in Lagos.

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  • Air Peace partners Enugu State on investment summit

    Air Peace partners Enugu State on investment summit

    Air Peace Limited has been named Airline Partner for the Oganiru Enugu State Investment Summit scheduled to hold from April 12 to 14, 2016 at the Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu.
    The public relations consultant  of the summit, Mr Tony Usidamen made this known in a statement.
    According to Usidamen the Oganiru Enugu State Investment forum is the first forum of its scale in the South Eastern part of the country, bringing together stakeholders critical to advancing business on a variety of industries.
    The firm with the theme entitled: “Beyond Oil: Fostering Inclusive Economic Growth and Sustainable Development,” the Oganiru Enugu State Investment Summit is not only for Enugu but,  the entire region.
    As an Airline Partner for the forum, Usidamen said Air Peace is offering all delegates to the Summit a special discount on air tickets upon presentation of their Summit invite at any Air Peace office or point of sale nationwide.
    In addition, the airline he said is providing complimentary air tickets to facilitate the transportation of Oganiru officials and special guests during the period of the Summit.
    While announcing the partnership, Ike Chioke, Director-General of Oganiru expressed appreciation to the management of Air peace for keying into the vision of the Enugu State Government and supporting the Investment Summit.
    He noted: “The partnership with Oganiru is a sign of the airline’s commitment towards the growth and development of Enugu State, the south-east region and, indeed, the entire nation.”
    In his response, Chief Allen Onyema, Chairman of Air Peace Limited said: “We are pleased to partner with the organisers of Oganiru towards driving the growth and development of Enugu State.
    As a progressive airline, we identify fully with the theme and objectives of the Summit, which is to re-engineer the economy of Enugu State towards a better future for its citizens.”
    The Enugu State Investment Summit (Oganiru) is a platform through which the government of Enugu State seeks to collaborate with the private sector to promote enterprise and improve economic productivity.
    It is an initiative of the Enugu State Economic Advisory Committee, which was set up by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in June 2015 to advise and guide the state on the best economic policies that would help to engender sustainable economic growth.
  • DANA Air partners Diamond  bank on lounge services

    DANA Air partners Diamond  bank on lounge services

    In a bid to give passengers optimum comfort while flying business class using Dana Air, the airline has partnered Diamond Bank to provide the lounge services for its passengers, thereby fast-tracking boarding.
    The airline stated this in a statement by its spokesman, Kingsley Ezenwa.
    With this innovation, the airline has assured its business class passengers that is no better way to relax before their flight with Dana, than with the array of benefits that the Diamond Lounge offers with an available standby Automated Teller Machine to ceaselessly provide service to customers.
    The Diamond Lounge is such a place set up to make passengers feel comfortable, get their mind off stress of the past and live in the moment so as to prepare for the challenge ahead.
    The lounge is open to passengers daily.
    It is reserved for only Dana Air’s Business Class passengers and Gold card members of the airline’s Frequent Flyer program. Passengers of the airline can enjoy these benefits  by either flying Dana Air Business Class or register for the airline’s frequent flyer program, Dana Miles, fly and accrue 9000 miles to become a Gold Card holder or a member.
    To become a Gold card holder or member, when passengers book and  fly Dana’s Business flexible they get 875 miles, Business saver 750 miles which means for them to become a Gold member and benefit from the lounge, they need to fly the business flexible like 11 times and business saver 13 times.
    The Diamond Lounge offers a lot of services for the comfort of the passengers before a flight. It provides a relaxing ambiance with a serene atmosphere. The Lounge has free Wi-Fi service, for those who love to stay connected to friends and family and those who have work to do online.
    The lounge also provides refreshments from cookies and tea, coffee, drinks or water and then for those interested in news and latest happenings as well as entertainment, the lounge provides Dstv channels, magazine for reading and for cash issues, there is an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) with mint notes, diamond bank inquiries and details can be sorted out from the lounge and many more.
    The partnership between Dana Air and Diamond Bank shows two customer-centric and forward looking organizations. For those who fly Dana Air, customer service can’t be any better. To join Dana’s world of exclusivity and world-class service, register for the airline’s frequent flyer program Dana Miles or fly the airline’s very pocket friendly business class cabin.