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Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has come out to inform the general public that the report obtained by People's Gazette of an incident of an alleged assault of a female  passenger at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja recently, is not true.  'Although there was a misunderstanding between the passenger and AVSEC officials bothering on compliance with airport security protocols which has been resolved upon investigation', says Faithful A. Hope-Ivbaze,  Ag General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN. 'She was not physically assaulted at any time. Her tweet of rebuttal on 19th January 2023 is an attestation. 'The passenger went down due to a prior health condition and was attended to promptly by FAAN medical team, as well as escorted till she left the airport on her own terms', Hope further explained. 'We are glad to hear further that the passenger is well and good. The Federal Airports Autho...

  Governor Ben Ayade and the Executive Vice Chairman / Chief Executive of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure  NASENI, Engr. M. S. Haruna, at the Groundbreaking and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Agricultural Machinery Equipment and Development Institute in Obudu The federal government has said that the decision to cite the Agricultural Machinery Equipment Institute(AMEDI) in Obudu, Cross River was in recognition of Governor Ben Ayade's strides in agro-Industrialisation. The Executive Vice Chairman/ Chief Executive of NASENI, Professor M.S Haruna during the foundation laying ceremony, described the governor as an achiever who deserves to be celebrated. The Institute is to produce high-tech agricultural equipment to ease and modernise farming. Professor Haruna explained that Ayade's achievements and track record prompted President Muhammadu Buhari to approve the citing of AMEDI in Cross River. According to him, "we are here today not only to lay ...

   Mr. Brian Efa, CEO of Celsius Hospital Limited and General Manager of Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State has been confirmed as the Speaker for the first edition in 2023 of the Hotel Managers Online MASTERCLASS.  The Online MASTERCLASS is scheduled for the Friday 13th January by 5.30pm Nigeria Time. Interested participants should call or text  +2348035367918  to receive participation details. Mr. Brian Efa would be speaking on 'Hotel Management Reports, as he attempts to educate and help hotel managers have grasp of modern and relevant framework on all kinds of reports expected from GMs and other managers. Mr. Olugbenga Sunday, Convener of the Hotel Managers Conference revealed that, 'The topic and choice of speaker was a response to the needs of plenty General Managers and knowing we have human resources among our plenty General Managers, Senior Colleagues in the industry, it becomes pertinent to solve a household problem with the resour...

  Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel now Mövenpick Kasada Albatross Holding has completed the acquisition of Southern Sun and commenced operation under the Mövenpick brand. The hotel commenced operations under the Mövenpick brand in December 2022 with most of the staff of the former Southern Sun brand retained by Accor Hotels. Nairametrics first reported in June that South Africa’s Southern Sun Africa (SSA) was disposing of its 75.55% majority shareholding in Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotels, in a deal valued at about $30.4 million comprising $29.1 million in shares and another $1.3 million in shareholder loan claims. The hotel is being acquired by Kasada Albatross Holding (the Purchaser), which is a subsidiary of Kasada Hospitality Fund LP. The Kasada Group’s hotels are operated under the banner of Accor’s wide range of internationally renowned brands. A press release from Southern Sun reads: “ Southern Sun Ikoyi has changed ownership, and from mid December 2022 is operated under the Mövenpick bra...

Calabar Commission is issuing a strong warning to Motorists in Calabar to respect the laws of the Land. The lack of Respect for the Barricades along the Carnival routes will no more be tolerated.  Meanwhile the  Commission sympathizes with the families and  Victims of the unfortunate incident during the Bikers Parade .   The incident happened when an errant Driver ploughed into the crowd.   Henceforth any Vehicle that breaks the Cordons and Barricades on the Streets during the Carnival Season will be severely dealt with according to the laws of the Land.   All revellers and Participants of the Annual Festival should endeavor to be law abiding in the Spirit of the Season.   The Commission assures all Residents that things are under control and Order will be enforced in the City.  The Commission assures all visitors of their well being and Security in Calabar.

De Edge Hotel Port Harcourt takes CSR to Grace Life Orphanage In the spirit of the festive season De Edge Hotel Port Harcourt has added an impressive dimension to its celebrations for the Festive season by paying a visit to Grace Life Orphanage in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The hotel donated foodstuffs, grocery and noodles to support the efforts of those running the orphanage. Grace Life Orphanage is a non- profit organization catering for abandoned children in Port Harcourt and Rivers State. Speaking on the behalf of Christine Plaatjies, General Manager of De Edge Hotel Port Harcourt,  Mr. Lucky Monye, who led the delegation expressed delight about the outreach. "The Management and Staff of De Edge Hotel Port Harcourt are very sympathetic to the plight of the less privileged in the society. "This gestures is part of the hotel's effort to meet it's Corporate Social Responsibility to its host community which is part of the greater Sustainable Development Goal attachm...

   Christine Plaatjies (back row, 4th left) flanked by a Cross section of Managers and Department Heads at De Edge Hotel Port Harcourt Click on advert to book for massive discounts this Yule Tide... ‘I have a Passion for Hospitality! And I want to instill that in every Nigerian who works with me!’ – Christine Plaatjies, GM De Edge Hotel Port Harcourt/MD LAC Management Consultants Christine Plaatjies exudes a contagious passion for hospitality! Meeting her once is all you need to become ‘infected’ with her passion! She is the founding General Manager of the prestigious De Edge Hotel in Port Harcourt, a hotel she started in 2013 and has remained and nurtured it. The hotel won the celebrated, Hotel Managers Award for ‘Best Luxury Business Hotel Nigeria 2022’ at the Hotel Managers Conference 2022. Christine, an Expatriate from South Africa, she is the Managing Director/CEO of LAC Management Consultants. Christine has put in 34 years in the hospitality industry starting in South Af...