FFK POSTED TO SOUTH AFRICA AS NIGERIAN AMBASSADOR. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 PRESS STATEMENT ON MY AMBASSADORIAL POSTING.  It gives me pleasure to announce the fact that Mr. President has graciously approved my posting as Nigeria's Ambassador-Designate to South Africa.    This came a few days after the initial posting to Germany was announced and after I made a formal representation to the then Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, that I was not comfortable with Germany for a number of personal reasons and given the fact that I had lived in Europe most of my life I would prefer to go to South Africa which is a country that I had never been to and for which I have so much interest.  I also expressed the fact that I would rather serve in a country that shares some of my convictions, beilefs and values when it comes to world affairs, that has the biggest economy in Africa, that has closer ties to Nigeria and that is more proximate to my political thinking when it comes to foreign affairs and a pan African vision.  I t...

BRITISH AIRWAYS OFFERS PILOTS BONUS FOR CUTTING FUEL USE AMID SOARING JET PRICES. (PHOTO).


 British Airways offers pilots bonus for cutting fuel use amid soaring jet prices

British Airways is introducing a new incentive program aimed at encouraging its pilots to reduce fuel consumption as global jet fuel prices continue to soar amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Under the plan, pilots who cut their planes’ carbon dioxide emissions by at least 60,000 tons above 2025 levels would be eligible for a bonus equal to 1% of their base salary. The airline is coordinating with the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA), which represents the majority of U.K. pilots, and members are set to vote on the proposal at the end of April, with implementation expected next year. BALPA emphasized that any changes to terms or conditions will be subject to member approval, and the initiative is part of broader efforts to meet sustainability goals while enhancing pilots’ work experience.

The incentive comes as airlines worldwide face pressure from sharply rising fuel costs triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, has pushed crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, with jet fuel costs jumping more than 100% over the past month. Airlines are responding with a variety of measures, including higher ticket prices, fuel surcharges, and cutting unprofitable flights. China’s Cathay Pacific has increased fuel surcharges, while United Airlines warned of significant financial impacts and plans flight reductions over the coming months. Qantas and Scandinavian Airlines are raising fares, and Air New Zealand has downgraded its financial outlook until the conflict stabilizes.


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