Nigeria and Egypt are set to hold its maiden edition of the Nigeria–Egypt Trade Conference and Exhibition (NETCE) on Monday in Cairo to promote economic and business relations between both countries. The two-day conference is jointly organised by the Nigeria-Egypt Cultural and Socio-Economic Forum (NESCEF) in collaboration with the Nigerian Embassy, Cairo, and the Egyptian African Businessmen’s Association (EABA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NETCE 2022 is meeting under the theme ‘‘For Africa, By Africa’’, exploring the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mr Abdul-Razaq Musa Executive, Assistant to the President, NESCEF, announced this in a statement on Sunday…
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President Muhammadu Buhari will on Monday attend the investiture ceremony of Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno as President of the Transitional Team in Republic of Chad for two years. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. According to Shehu, the ceremony, which will hold at the capital, N’Djamena, will further accentuate negotiations on peaceful and harmonious return to democratic process in the country. This, he said. followed the passing of the former President, Idriss Deby Itno in April 2021. ”President Buhari will return to Nigeria after the ceremony,” he said. (NAN)
Nasarulahi Fatih Society of Nigeria( NASFAT) has urged Muslims faithful to imbibe the teachings and life of Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). The Chairman, NASFAT Doka Local Group, Alhaji Musbahu Adepoju made the call on the sidelines of Eid-el-Maulud celebration in Kaduna on sunday. He said Maulud celebration symbolises the birth of Prophet Muhammad for the Muslims to appreciate his life. He urged the faithful to emulate the Prophet’s good examples, legacies and live in peace with one another irrespective of religious and ethnic differences. In his remarks, Chairman, NASFAT, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Ajawo admonished Muslims to imbibe the…
Plateau United Football Club on Sunday came from behind to claim a stunning 2-1 victory against Esperance of Tunisia in a CAF Champions League second preliminary round first leg fixture in Abuja. The match played at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium saw the hosts dominating the first 15 minutes of the highly explosive encounter. However, it was Esperance who opened scoring against the run of play in the 26th minute through Moataz Zaddem during a goalmouth scramble. Plateau United continued to dominate proceedings in spite of the early setback and deservedly got the much-needed equaliser in the 34th minute through…
*ETIM ETIM responds to FFK’s ‘Yemi Osinbajo, Bola Tinubu and Queen Elizabeth’s funeral’* I read a full-page article in Thisday of Saturday, October 8, 2022, with the above headline, written by Femi Fani-Kayode, with a little bemusement. I am a bit perplexed that FFK is still obsessed with the Vice President. When he was in PDP, Fani-Kayode spent most of his time insulting Prof Osinbajo, President Buhari and even Bola Ahmed Tinubu. After decamping to APC about a year ago, apparently expecting to be forgiven of the criminal charges preferred against him by the EFCC, I am wondering why he…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness at the death of Chief Vincent Ogbulafor, a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement by his Media Adviser, Ikechukwu Eze, on Sunday in Abuja, Jonathan condoled with the family of the deceased as well as the government and people of Abia. The former president described the late Ogbulafor as a patriot who contributed much toward deepening Nigeria’s democracy. He said that Ogbulafor, who served as chairman and secretary of the PDP, contributed his quota toward the development of the nation. “Chief Ogbulafor will be remembered for his dedication…
Three persons were killed, while four others sustained injuries in an auto crash at Gunu village in Munya Local Government Area of Niger on Friday. Sector Commander of the FRSC in Niger, Mr Kumar Tsukwam, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Sunday that the accident involved a commercial bus and a saloon car. “Seven persons were involved in the accident; three of them died, while four others sustained injuries. “The dead and the injured were taken away by their family members. “The vehicles were handed over to the police at Munya Divisional Police Office,’’ he said. Tsukwam blamed…
Telecommunications powerhouse, Globacom, has stated that it would remain committed to offering innovation and value creation for its subscribers and stakeholders in Nigeria and beyond. The company’s Head Enterprise Business, Mr. Zakari Usman, made the declaration at Pushing The Frontiers: An Evening With Glo, an event held in Lagos for captains of industry, Nigeria’s business elite, and select business associates. He said that the new addition to Globacom’s E-top-up services called Auto Credit was intended to give additional value to subscribers as it would provide a smooth transition and connection for customers who run out of credit in the middle of a phone discussion.…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja In a bid to encourage market integration and provide better opportunities for economic prosperity of Nigeria and Ghana, the Securities and Exchange Commissions of both countries have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Accra weekend, Director General of the SEC Nigeria, Mr. Lamido Yuguda recalled that both countries had enjoyed a long period of progressive and mutually beneficial brotherhood and partnership with same applying to both institutions which resulted in the first MoU in 2003. According to Yuguda, “It is worthy of note that this brotherhood, had in 2003, paved…
When the history of Osun State is written for posterity, one of the critical areas of intervention where Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s name will be written in gold is education. While other areas of his Midas touch are already in the public domain for inquiring minds to behold, the recently-upgraded College of Education, Ilesa to University of Ilesa necessitated this piece. On Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Governor Oyetola assented to the law seeking to upgrade the College to a full-fledged institution of higher education. According to the governor, the “carefully conceived as a thoroughly entrepreneurial and innovative” University of Ilesa was…