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Power outage: Passengers stranded at Manchester airport, flights cancelled

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6 months ago

June 23, 2024

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Power outage: Passengers stranded at Manchester Airport | Derek Flynn

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Thousands of passengers face delays and flight cancellations at Manchester Airport after a power outage brought the major UK airport to a standstill.

Ekwutosblog reports that this was disclosed on X by the airport, #manairport in a statement on Sunday.

The two-phased update was titled, “Information for Passengers Power Outage: Update.”

Management of the Manchester Airport said the main affected buildings were Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and that Terminal 3 was still running, but that there could be delays.

“Following the power cut that affected Manchester Airport and the surrounding area earlier this morning, passengers due to travel from Terminals 1 and 2 are advised to contact their airlines before coming to the airport as a number of flights are likely to be cancelled.

“Power has been restored and we are working to get those passengers already at the airport onto flights as soon as possible.

“We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused. Our customer service and resilience teams are working hard to keep passengers in the airport updated, along with our airline colleagues.

“Passengers flying from Terminal 3 should come to the airport as usual, although flights are subject to some delays,” it read.

According to the statement, all passengers are advised to contact their airlines for updated information before coming to the airport.

“Passengers due to travel from Terminals 1 or 2 today are advised to contact their airlines for up-to- date information before coming to the airport.

“Passengers due to fly from Terminal 3 should come to the airport as normal unless advised otherwise by their airline but could be affected by delays.

“We apologise for any inconvenience and aim to restore normal service as soon as possible.”

PUNCH Online reports that the incident has triggered outrage on social media.

One person wrote, “Utter disgrace, the airport should have backup systems/generators for this sort of scenario. Expect the unexpected.

“In general, this airport is a shambles and needs major investment. I don’t see how a power cut causes a toilet blockage across T1. Management should resign.”

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Manchester Airport said, “A significant number of flights today are likely to be cancelled.

“The advice is for passengers expecting to travel today not to come to the airport without having checked with their airline first.”

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First Bank Denies Losing N7 Billion To Fraud Incident, Says Report Is Unfounded

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December 14, 2024

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Ekwutosblog has gathered that the First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) has denied losing N7 Billion to a fraud incident in the course of the year.

This was a response to an earlier report by a news platform (not CITyNEWS) that the bank lost the aforementioned amount to a massive fraud incident that affected customers’ funds.

“First Bank, Nigeria’s oldest bank, was hit by a massive fraud incident that led to the theft of ₦7 billion from customer accounts by unknown persons, according to one person with direct knowledge of the matter. Three other persons who asked not to be named discussing sensitive company matters confirmed the incident.”

In a statement sent to this publication, First Bank described the report as unfounded as it wasn’t based on any factual event.

“Correction of Misleading Information Regarding Fraud Allegations.

“We have been made aware of a recent publication by Tech Cabal containing allegations of fraud involving our institution. We wish to categorically state that the story is entirely unfounded and not supported by any factual evidence.”

Over the years, First Bank has built a strong reputation around seamless banking, safety of customers’ funds, excellent customer service, and several others.

For six consecutive years (2011 – 2016), FirstBank was named “Most Valuable Bank Brand in Nigeria” by the globally renowned The Banker Magazine of the Financial Times Group and “Best Retail Bank in Nigeria” eight times in a row, 2011 – 2018, by the Asian Banker International Excellence in Retail Financial Services Awards.

In 2023, FirstBank received notable awards including “Best Private Bank for Sustainable Investing in Africa 2023” by Global Finance Awards; “Best Sustainable Bank in Nigeria 2023” by International Investors Awards; “Best Bespoke Banking Services in Nigeria 2023” by International Investors Awards; “Best Financial Inclusion Service Provider in Nigeria 2023” by ’ by Euromoney Awards and ‘’Most Innovative Banking Brand – Nigeria 2023’’ by Global Brands Award.

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Some foodstuff traders and consumers in Lagos state have expressed excitement over the recent drop in the price of beans.

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December 13, 2024

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Some foodstuff traders and consumers in Lagos state have expressed excitement over the recent drop in the price of beans.

The traders expressed their joy in separate interviews with NAN on Friday in Lagos.

According to the report, there has been a slight drop in the price of beans that has consistently risen in the past few months…

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Naira Gains ₦14.94 in Official Market, Improves in Parallel Trade

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December 13, 2024

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The naira appreciated against the dollar in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Thursday.

According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, the naira closed at N1,532 per dollar on Thursday, improving from N1,545 recorded on Wednesday.

Similarly, data from FMDQ showed that the naira strengthened to N1,534.35 per dollar on Thursday, compared to N1,549.29 traded the previous day. This represents an appreciation of N14.94 against the dollar.

At the parallel market, the naira also gained trading between N1,640 and N1,680 per dollar on Thursday, compared to N1,710 on Wednesday, according to Abubakar Alhassan, a Bureau de Change operator in Wuse 4, Abuja.

Akelicious reports that the naira has experienced fluctuations throughout the week.

This volatility follows the recent introduction of the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System, EFEMS, by the CBN, aimed at ensuring more transparent FX transactions.

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