Economy
Flying's never been safer, says MIT study
Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people -- but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade. The last major commercial airline disaster in the United States was in 2009, when Colgan Air flight 3407 crashed, killing 50 people.
Currency in circulation hits N4 trillion, money outside bank reaches 93.6% amid naira gains
The Central Bank of Nigeria has reported a growth in the amount of currency in circulation, which hit a high of N4.04 trn, and money outside the banks at N3.87trn
Paris 'flying taxis' scheme misses Olympic debut
Flying taxis could whisk passengers across Paris or help with emergency medical care from December, operators said on Thursday, while acknowledging that the dream of showing off the scheme during the Paris Olympics was impossible.
Court orders payment of N1bn to former workers as Ecobank acquires another bank
The National Industrial Court has mandated that Ecobank Nigeria Limited pay N1,086,611,589.11 into the Chief Registrar of the National Industrial Court's account.
Deliveroo shares surge on 'profit milestone'
Deliveroo shares surged more than ten percent Thursday after the international food delivery app struck its first six-month net profit, an achievement described as a "major milestone" by its boss. Deliveroo, which experienced surging demand during the Covid pandemic from lockdown-hit customers, has tens of thousands of self-employed riders -- a status that continues to cause controversy.
Not to be sniffed at: Dolce & Gabbana launches €99 dog perfume
No need to wrestle your dog into the bath anymore. "Cause I'm not just a dog, I'm Fefe," it ends.
Harvest starts very early in Sicily's drought-hit vineyards
On the hills of the Contessa Entellina vineyard in western Sicily, the harvest is already well underway, the grapes ripening earlier than usual because of drought and high temperatures. Contessa Entellina's harvest will be smaller than last year, with smaller grapes.
Jeweller's eye-popping watch is love letter to Albania
Albanian jeweller Pirro Ruco laboured day and night for five years to capture the essence of his country in a spectacular luxury watch. It was my new dream," he told AFP. For the next five years, Pirro said he focused on "doing something special, Albanian, and at the same time completely new and never before seen in the watch industry."
Prophet Samuel calls on Southeast leaders to unite for Igbo interests, economic growth
Prophet Ikechukwu Samuel urges South-East leaders to unite, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and collective effort for the future of the Igbo community.
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