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Female Yellow Greens storm Benin camp for World Cup qualifiers
Punch
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria women’s senior cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, are currently in a 14-day open camp at the high-performance centre in Benin City, ahead of next month’s 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Namibia, PUNCH Sports Extra...
Freedom offers cheaper roaming to all Canadians with new travel eSIM
MobileSyrup
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July 10, 2025
Freedom Mobile is expanding its roaming options with a new travel eSIM available not just to Freedom customers but to any Canadian who wants one. Freedom’s new roaming option, which it dubs the ‘Roam Beyond Travel Data eSIM,’ offers the carrier’s...
ACI World opposes air travel tax
TTR Weekly
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, 10 July 2025: ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30, focused on introducing a new tax...
Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus says proposed travel ban will hurt the U.S.
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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On Wednesday in Atlanta, members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus gathered at the state capitol to ask Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider a potential travel ban for some African countries. In June, President Donald Trump’s...
Potential hike in air travel tax concerns ACI World
Airport World
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ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30 focused on introducing a new tax on air transport. The tax,...
ACI World raises concerns over proposed air travel tax
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 157 ACI World expresses concern over France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda's coalition proposal to introduce a new air transport tax. ACI World has expressed...
I truly travelled by road to Maiduguri, played in NPFL – Odemwingie
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 9, 2025
Former Super Eagles forward, Osaze Peter Odemwingie, has opened up about his early days in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), recounting how those formative years laid the foundation for his successful international career. In a recent...
Georgia lawmakers address possible U.S. travel restrictions affecting African-Caribbean nations
SE Atlanta News - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
El-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshotEl-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshot State Representative El-Mahdi Holly, along with members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus, is set to hold a press...
The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The Travel
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July 7, 2025
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...
Edo guber: Tinubu, govs, others hail Okpebholo’s victory
The Sun Nigeria
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July 11, 2025
From Romanus Ugwu, Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Godwin Tsa, Abuja, Tony Osauzo, Benin and Laide Raheem, Abeokuta President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Southern Governors’ Forum, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr....
Nigerian travellers pay N274,500 different taxes on each international flight – Findings
Business Hallmark
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July 7, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 (N275,500) per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a...
Luanda to Host Major Africa Tourism-Aviation Conference
News Ghana
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July 5, 2025
Angola’s capital will convene the 2nd UN Tourism and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa from 22–24 July 2025. The high-level forum, co-organized by the Angolan government,...
Edo governorship election: Tinubu, governors, others hail Okpebholo’s victory
Alexa.ng
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July 11, 2025
President Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Southern Governors’ Forum, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike and others have hailed the Supreme Court judgment that affirmed the victory of Governor Monday...
How cargo train services can save cost, boost local economy
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 11, 2025
In an ever-evolving world, it is of vital importance to use efficient and sustainable transport solutions. Freight transport by rail offers enormous advantages, especially for longer distances. Several countries heavily rely on cargo trains for...
Luanda to host 2nd UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Air Transport and Tourism in Africa
Business and Financial Times
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July 5, 2025
Luanda, the vibrant capital of Angola, is preparing to host the 2nd UN Tourism and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa, scheduled for 22–24 July 2025. The high-level...
WAPCo, Government Agencies Strengthen Partnership For Cross-Border Gas Distribution
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 11, 2025
The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has deepened its collaboration with federal and state government agencies to enhance cross-border gas distribution across West Africa. During a recent stakeholder meeting in Abuja, agencies...
Accra Weizo 2025: ECOWAS to rid bottlenecks, enforce free movement for seamless travel
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
The challenges facing West African borders are not just about protocols but implementation, thus, to have regular migration, it is imperative that implementation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocols works – there...
Full List Of Countries Tinubu Has Travelled To Since 2023
Naija News
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July 4, 2025
However, the frequency and perceived cost of these travels have drawn criticism from opposition voices and concerned Nigerians, especially against the backdrop of rising economic hardship at home. Naija News understands that among the most vocal...
Carlos Sainz’s girlfriend Rebecca Donaldson makes fashion statement with latest beach photoshoot on Instagram
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
Carlos Sainz’s girlfriend, Rebecca Donaldson, has once again drawn attention with her fashion sense on social media. The 29-year-old model shared pictures from her beachside photoshoot on her Instagram on Thursday, July 3. The Scottish model and...
Female Yellow Greens storm Edo camp for World Cup qualifiers
Punch
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria women’s senior cricket team, the Female Yellow Greens, are currently in a 14-day open camp at the high-performance centre in Benin City, ahead of next month’s 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in Namibia, The PUNCH reports....