Each year, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) releases its Global Liveability Index, ranking 173 cities around the world from the best to worst living conditions. They look at five key metrics, including healthcare, culture, education, infrastructure and the environment.
Top 20 cities
1. Vienna, Austria
2. Copenhagen, Denmark
3. Zurich, Switzerland
4. Melbourne, Australia
5....
YOU WANT TO SURVIVE IN LAGOS: 16 Things you must not do* .
Preamble: Lagos is a melting pot of different cultures and ethnicities, with people from various parts of Nigeria and other countries residing in the city. The city has a vibrant music and art scene, and its streets are filled with colorful markets and bustling shops. The city is also home to several historic sites and landmarks, includ...
Airplane wings have green and red lights for a few reasons.
The green light is typically located on the right wing and the red light on the left wing. These lights are used for navigation and identification.
The green light is used to indicate the right side of the aircraft, and the red light indicates the left side.
This helps other pilots and air traffic controllers identify the directi...
A report just received from Port Harcourt, the state capital of Rivers State, states that an unknown number of people were burned to death in a tanker explosion.
“The victims were feared killed following the explosion of a tanker loaded with fuel at the Eleme section of the East-West Road in the states”.
The paper said it gathered that a tanker laden with petroleum products exploded around 9...
Do you have a keen interest in discovering the world? You can find a list of websites on this page that may be useful to you.
Travelling has been a point of great interest for many people around the world. Some travel for work purposes while others for leisure. The number of international travelers has increased exponentially in recent years. There have been numerous international travel bloggers...
Are you a Japa enthusiast looking to make the move to the United States, but worried about handling the complex visa application process? You are not alone! Every year, thousands of Nigerians apply for US visas, but a significant number face rejection.
But fear not, as understanding the complexities and common pitfalls of the visa application process is the first step toward overcoming them....
The desperation by Nigerians to escape poverty and hardship that have defined their present state, and to seek greener pastures in the Western world has raised concern, following the increased number of youths who are stowing away on ships.
These youths between ages 20 and 45, who come from different parts of the country, sometimes sneak into the Lagos ports and make their way to ships preparin...
The Unified Realm (UK) has expanded the pay limit to support somebody under a family visa from £18,600 to £29,000. This addresses an increment of more than 55%.
This is viewed as the last move toward the State head and Home Secretary's methodology to diminish legitimate migration and a satisfaction of his vow to upgrade the UK's movement strategy, lessen unmanageable and unjust relocation rates...
It was a joyous moment yesterday when one of the Ajibolas, Senior First Officer Abiola Ajibola, received command as a Captain on the Embraer 145 aircraft.
Our Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema, and Captain Abiola’s dad, Captain Christian Ajibola, a veteran pilot, performed the honours of decorating our latest Commander.
Another Captain has just joined the Ajibolas, a family of ‘cockpit stars’! Let’s...
Globally, good governance is a cornerstone for sustainable progress and societal well-being, and many countries, including those in Africa, are actively working to make sure they get it right.
The cornerstone of effective governance globally lies in embracing principles such as transparency, accountability, inclusivity, and adherence to the rule of law.
Concerns about governance have long be...
A container fell on a car today trapping a lady inside the car. She was still alive as at the time people started calling for help and for a crane to remove the container which had crushed the car.
Just look at this pictures and pay attention to the time when the alarm was raised and when the crane arrived.
No crane for 3hours.
Until she died. She must have either suffocated or be crushed t...
Barring a last-minute change in plans, the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, which has been partially closed to traffic in the last seven weeks, will be re-opened on April 4, 2024.
Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement confirmed the re-opening yesterday.
Osiyemi said: “Dear Lagos Residents, We’re pleased to share that the Third Mainland Bridge will resume...
Canada for the first time is planning to curb the number of temporary foreign workers it welcomes, officials announced Thursday, after years of lofty immigration levels.
Ottawa is proposing to reduce the number of temporary residents to five percent of the population over the next three years, down from the current 6.2 percent (2.5 million people).
That target will be firmed up after consult...
Fourth Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria, will become Africa's second-longest bridge when it opens in 2027.
A new bridge planned to span almost 24 miles costing £2.3bn with eight lanes and three toll booths is set to be built in Africa.
Fourth Mainland Bridge in Lagos, Nigeria, will become the continent's second-longest bridge when it opens in 2027, with authorities hoping it will ease conge...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted the visa restriction on Nigerian travellers after a two-year diplomatic row.
UAE Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city, and the Nigerian government in a statement said their agreement shows a “shared commitment to strengthening ties, enhancing cultural exchanges, and fostering opportunities for economic and social collaboration.”
Following meeting...