The Embassy of France in Nigeria extends an open invitation to all stakeholders, industry enthusiasts, and the wider public to immerse themselves in the captivating experience of the Pride of Nigeria Pavilion at the Show. Nigeria is billed to attend its first Paris International Agricultural Show slated from February 24th to March 3rd, 2024. Onyinye […]
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Foreign investment flows into Nigeria plummeted by 80 percent to $3.9 billion in 2023 from the $5.3 billion recorded in 2022. This is according to the analysis of the report on Capital Importation into Nigeria, released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The NBS report reveals that Nigeria attracted $1.1 billion in the first […]
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The country has been under assault by bandits, kidnappers, and other nefarious characters that daily launch violent attacks on citizens, many of whom are kidnapped, killed, or maimed. A BILL seeking the amendment of the 1999 Constitution to allow governors to appoint state commissioners of police scaled second reading on the floor […]
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All EU countries except Hungary joined a call for an “immediate humanitarian pause” in the Gaza killings, foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell said. The European Union has struggled for a united response to Israel’s military operation following the October 7 attack by Hamas. But Borrell said foreign ministers from 26 states had agreed a […]
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Dr Al-Hajri said Qatar was ready to increase bilateral relations with Nigeria, adding that opportunities existed for investments in the tourism, education, and health sectors in the FCT. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced a willingness to partner with the State of Qatar, to develop the tourism sector and […]
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Leaders at an African Union summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa have condemned Israel’s offensive in Gaza and called for its immediate end. Moussa Faki, the chair of the African Union Commission, said Israel’s offensive was the “most flagrant” violation of international humanitarian law and accused Israel of having “exterminated” Gaza’s inhabitants. Faki […]
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Saudi Arabia has secured the fourth spot in the Road Quality Index among G20 countries, according to a 2023 World Economic Forum report. The Kingdom’s RQI grew by over 10 percent to 5.7, which is the highest among its G20 counterparts, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The RQI evaluates the quality of road networks, thereby […]
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President Bola Tinubu and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sunday, and had fruitful discussions on comprehensive strengthening of bilateral ties in all fields. Speaking at the meeting, President Tinubu emphasized the strength of Nigeria’s economic potential and influence, saying the country is witnessing a leap forward, […]
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The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola and Kenya risk social unrest owing to the rising prices of fuel and other commodities. The AfDB gave the warning in its macroeconomic performance and outlook for 2024 wherein it projected the continent’s economy to grow higher than the 3.2 per cent recorded in […]
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Ghazouani was born in Boumdeid, Assaba region on 4 December 1956. He belongs to a well-known Sufi Berber family in Mauritania. Ghazouani is the son of a spiritual leader of the Maraboutic tribe Ideiboussat. Ghazouani has memorised the Quran. He is married to a doctor, Mariam Mint Mohamed Vadel Ould Dah. They have five […]
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