Tag: Nigeria
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Tinubu to Co-Chair Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission Meeting in Cape Town
President Bola Tinubu is set to depart France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, where he will co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) alongside South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa. The Presidential BNC, scheduled for Tuesday, December 3, will be preceded by a ministerial meeting on Monday at the South…
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Nigeria and France Sign MOU to Jointly Develop Critical Minerals
Nigeria and France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop and diversify critical minerals in both countries. The agreement was signed during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to France. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, signed for Nigeria, while the Inter-Ministerial delegate for Critical Ores and Metals of…
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Tinubu, Macron Strengthen Economic Ties at Nigerian-French Business Council
In a high-profile meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has affirmed his country’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense. The joint press conference held at the Palais des L’Élysée on Thursday saw President Tinubu highlighting the vast, yet…
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Adefunke Adeyemi Reelected as AFCAC Secretary General
Adefunke Adeyemi has been reelected as the Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), cementing Nigeria’s status as a leader in African aviation. The announcement came during the 35th Ordinary Plenary Session held in Brazzaville, Congo, where Adeyemi triumphed with 22 votes in favor and 7 against, reflecting the collective confidence of AFCAC…
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UBA Group Expands to France with New Business Cooperation Agreement
In a landmark move, United Bank for Africa (UBA Group) has inked a groundbreaking business cooperation agreement with the French government, aimed at facilitating the bank’s full-scale banking operations in France. The historic agreement was signed by UBA Group Chairman Tony Elumelu and French Finance Minister Antoine Armand, with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and French…
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Nigeria Signs $2.5 Billion Livestock Deal With Brazil’s JBS
President Bola Tinubu has sealed a landmark deal with JBS S.A., one of the world’s largest meat processing companies, during a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday. The partnership aims to transform Nigeria’s $2.5 billion livestock sector while addressing long-standing farmer-herder conflicts that have plagued the nation. Speaking at the signing ceremony, President…
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Finnish Police Arrest Biafra Agitator Simon Ekpa on Terror-Related Charges
Simon Ekpa, the self-declared Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government in exile, has been arrested in Finland along with four other individuals on terror-related charges, according to Finnish authorities. The Central Criminal Police of Finland confirmed that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the Päijät-Häme District Court on suspicion of “public incitement to commit…
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Nigeria Joins Global Economic Powers at Brazil G20 Summit
Landing in Rio de Janeiro at 11:03 pm local time on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu leads a heavyweight Nigerian delegation to the 19th G20 Summit of Heads of State and Government. The presidential team includes key ministers responsible for foreign affairs, livestock development, arts and culture, and agriculture, alongside the National Intelligence Agency chief, signalling…
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Nigeria, India Strengthen Ties with Bilateral Agreements
In a momentous diplomatic engagement that marks a significant stride in Indo-Nigerian relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), from President Bola Tinubu during his visit to Abuja on Sunday. This historic visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 17…
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Indian PM Modi Receives Nigeria’s Elite Honour in Landmark Visit
In a powerful diplomatic gesture, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu bestowed the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) – Nigeria’s second-highest national honour – upon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a historic state visit to Abuja on Sunday. The ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Villa featured full military honours, with the Brigade…