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Important factors to consider before studying abroad

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:42:13 +0000

Most Nigerian youths are desperate to gain admission to foreign universities. But most of them, including their parents, are ignorant of factors to consider before making their choice. They have erroneously believed that money is the determinant factor.

However, an educationist, Mrs. Rose Omonubi, who has been in the UK, recruiting students for foreign universities for 11 years and the Director, Brooke House College, London, Mr. Giles Williams, said applicants should think beyond money when … [visit site to read more]

KLM abolishes Transit Visa requirement for Nigerian travelers

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:14:53 +0000

Lagos- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, has announced that Nigerians will no longer be required to obtain transit visas on KLM flights from Nigeria to major destination in the world including United Kingdom (UK), United States … [visit site to read more]

KLM Airlines apologizes to Nigerians for flight delay, give monetary compensation

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:08:27 +0000

Lagos - Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM, has officially apologized to the 290 Nigerians whose flights were delayed for two days at the Murtala Muhammed Airport. In a statement issued by the airline’s General Manager, Ramon Delima, the Airline apologized for the communication breakdown between the airline management and the passengers.

Delima, who attributed the flight delay to a technical failure, recorded on a brand new Boeing 777-200 meant to be used for the flight, expressed his sincere … [visit site to read more]

2010 World Cup Qualifier - Super Eagles in crucial away win

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:04:53 +0000

Malabo - The Super Eagles of Nigeria yesterday in Malabo, improved their chances of qualifying from Group Four for the 2010 African Cup of Nations, after winning 1-0 against Equatorial Guinea, to stay firmly rooted on top of the table after three matches.

The coach Shuaibu Amodu-trained Eagles have skipper Joseph Yobo to thank for the lone goal, which came in the fifth minute, capping up another memorable appearance for the Everton central defender, who was responsible for scoring the only … [visit site to read more]

FIFA impressed with Nigeria’s preparation to host 2009 Soccer World cup

admin — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:11:41 +0000

FIFA - World Soccer ruling body, Fifa has given Nigeria’s preparations for next year’s under-17 soccer World Cup, a very high mark, on its just concluded inspection of the facilities in Calabar, Cross River State and Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

The football governing body said it is encouraged by reforms undertaken by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) in Nigeria ahead of the 2009 tournament. Back in February a Fifa delegation that inspected designated stadias had warned Nigeria that it must … [visit site to read more]