File Photo: Air travellers at Murtala Mohammed International Airport Ikeja Lagos - (The Guardian) - Activities of unaccredited and fake travel agents in the country now account for the loss of travel fares and revenue in excess of 40 percent of the total cash flow from passengers travelling international routes. The loss,
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GM to settle 49 U.S states’ ignition claims for $120 million
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