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China’s C919 Flies to Mongolia: Real Debut or PR Stunt?

BEIJING – On August 12, China’s C919 passenger jet flew from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar for the first time. This journey marked the very first international flight for the heavily promoted passenger plane. Chinese authorities celebrated the moment as a huge step forward for their aviation industry. They hoped to show the world that China could […] The post China’s C919 Flies to Mongolia: Real Debut…

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China’s C919 Flies to Mongolia: Real Debut or PR Stunt?

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Toyin Dada Standing on Service Culture

Whether in hospitality, operations, training, leadership development or organisational capability, the hospitality executive Toyin Dada has spent nearly three decades exploring what makes people…

  • Toyin Dada has 30 years of experience in service culture within hospitality.
  • She emphasizes people and capability development over technical competence.
  • Dada advocates balancing technology with human connection in hospitality.

·thisdaylive.com

Cementing Nigerians Out of Home Ownership

As cement prices soar despite abundant local raw materials, home ownership is increasingly out of reach for millions of Nigerians.

  • Cement prices in Nigeria surged 229% from N380,000 to N1.25 million in 2023-2026.
  • Average 50kg cement bag cost N3,300-N3,500 in 2021, now N13,000-N15,000.
  • Housing deficit in Nigeria estimated at 14.925 million units, possibly 28 million without action.

·thisdaylive.com

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