Emirates nigeria news today
Here are some of the latest news updates from Emirates and Nigeria:
Emirates News
- Emirates to resume flights to Nigeria: Emirates has announced that it will resume its flights to Nigeria, effective March 28, 2023. The airline had suspended its flights to Nigeria in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [Source: The Punch]
- Emirates introduces new baggage policy: Emirates has introduced a new baggage policy, which allows passengers to check-in up to 32kg of luggage for free. The policy applies to all passengers traveling in economy class. [Source: Arabian Business]
- Emirates launches new route to Athens: Emirates has launched a new daily flight from Dubai to Athens, Greece. The flight will operate from March 26, 2023, and will offer passengers a convenient connection to Europe. [Source: Travel Daily News]
Nigeria News
- Nigeria's economy grows by 3.1% in Q4 2022: Nigeria's economy grew by 3.1% in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The growth was driven by the non-oil sector, which expanded by 4.3%. [Source: Vanguard]
- Nigeria's inflation rate drops to 18.17%: Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 18.17% in February 2023, according to the NBS. The rate has been declining since October 2022, when it peaked at 20.3%. [Source: The Guardian]
- Nigeria's government to launch new e-payment system: Nigeria's government is set to launch a new e-payment system, which will allow citizens to make payments for government services online. The system is expected to reduce corruption and improve transparency. [Source: Premium Times]