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South Africa eyes Nigeria’s lithium for electric vehicle revolution, backs Nigeria’s bid to join G20 20241203 184845

South Africa eyes Nigeria’s lithium for electric vehicle revolution, backs Nigeria’s bid to join G20

Offor Callistus December 5, 2024
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness critical minerals, particularly lithium, to drive the green energy transition and support the development of electric vehicles (EV) batteries. He disclosed this on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, at...
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TCN expanding transmission nationwide with $200m World Bank Project – MD Vandals destroy TCN

TCN expanding transmission nationwide with $200m World Bank Project – MD

Offor Callistus December 5, 2024
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said it is expanding its capacity nationwide with a $200m World Bank project to ensure sufficient electricity supply. The Managing Director, TCN, Mr Sule Abdulaziz, disclosed this on Wednesday when he visited the TCN substations in Lagos and Ogun States. The News...
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Nigeria, South Africa set to end violence involving their nationals 42B28DC9 D04E 41D4 8623 9580DAF1850B

Nigeria, South Africa set to end violence involving their nationals

Offor Callistus December 4, 2024
Nigeria and South Africa have agreed to finalise the five-year-old Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Early Warning Mechanism, which monitors threats of violence, acts of criminality, and reprisals involving nationals of both countries. The decision was announced in a communiqué released at the end of the 11th session of...
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Nigeria, South Africa must lead Africa’s transformation – Tinubu 20241203 164911

Nigeria, South Africa must lead Africa’s transformation – Tinubu

Offor Callistus December 3, 2024
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has called for the Nigeria-South Africa strategic partnership to become a model of leadership, economic integration and shared prosperity for the African continent. Tinubu said this at the opening of the 11th Session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) on Tuesday...
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Malaria vaccine arrives Nigeria, Kebbi, Bayelsa take centre stage 20241202 083421

Malaria vaccine arrives Nigeria, Kebbi, Bayelsa take centre stage

Offor Callistus December 3, 2024
The Kebbi State Ministry of Health in collaboration with State Primary Health Care Development Agency (PHCDA), has inaugurated rollout of malaria vaccination for children from five to 11 months in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is being launched simultaneously in Bayelsa. NAN...
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Nigeria prices $2.2bn in 6.5-year, 10-year Eurobonds to finance budget deficits 20220726 080552 1 768x557 1

Nigeria prices $2.2bn in 6.5-year, 10-year Eurobonds to finance budget deficits

Offor Callistus December 3, 2024
Nigeria has successfully priced 2.2 billion dollars in Eurobonds maturing in 2031 and 2034 in the international capital markets. This is according to a statement by the Debt Management Office (DMO) in Abuja on Monday. The DMO said that the two Eurobonds, with 6.5 years and ten years tenors,...
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Nigeria holds candlelight memorial to honour HIV/AIDS victims Candlelight for victims of HIV/AIDs

Nigeria holds candlelight memorial to honour HIV/AIDS victims

Offor Callistus December 3, 2024
The Federal Government, in collaboration with stakeholders, held a candlelight memorial in Abuja to honour those who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS-related causes. The event, which took place on Monday, aimed to raise awareness on Prevention-of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) and enhance community commitment to ending AIDS. Director...
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Port-Harcourt Refinery: Tinubu has put Nigeria on transformative path — Okupe images 2024 06 30T132931.362

Port-Harcourt Refinery: Tinubu has put Nigeria on transformative path — Okupe

Offor Callistus December 2, 2024
A former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign, Dr Doyin Okupe, says President Bola Tinubu’s revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery has set Nigeria on transformative path. Okupe, a former spokesman for President Olusegun Obasanjo and President Goodluck Jonathan, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in...
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Nigeria seeks South Africa’s backing for G20, BRICS membership Bianca Ojukwu

Nigeria seeks South Africa’s backing for G20, BRICS membership

Offor Callistus December 2, 2024
The Nigerian government is seeking South Africa’s backing to attain full membership of the G20, BRICS and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). Nigeria is also seeking South Africa’s support to assume leadership roles in thematic discussions of interest under South Africa’s G20 presidency. These requests were made by...
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DNAAAL DG Congratulates Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Reappointment as Director General of WTO WhatsApp Image 2024 12 02 at 14.46.10

DNAAAL DG Congratulates Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Reappointment as Director General of WTO

Offor Callistus December 2, 2024
On behalf of the Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Annual Award Lecture Powered by Zik of Africa Foundation, I am delighted to extend profound congratulations to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term in office. This outstanding achievement...
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Nigeria, France sign letters of intent on critical infrastructure as Zenith Bank opens Paris branch; UBA also on the way President Bola Tinubu and Emmanuel Marcon

Nigeria, France sign letters of intent on critical infrastructure as Zenith Bank opens Paris branch; UBA also on the way

Offor Callistus November 29, 2024
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron signed two agreements on Thursday in Paris, France, that will ensure a partnership on the development of critical infrastructure and the long-term sustenance of agriculture and food security. Earlier, President Tinubu and President Macron witnessed the...
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Global Leaders Convene at NDLEA Headquarters to Advance “Investing in Prevention” Strategy for Combating Substance Abuse WhatsApp Image 2024 11 29 at 10.57.29

Global Leaders Convene at NDLEA Headquarters to Advance “Investing in Prevention” Strategy for Combating Substance Abuse

Offor Callistus November 29, 2024
Global Leaders Convene at NDLEA Headquarters to Advance “Investing in Prevention” Strategy for Combating Substance Abuse A landmark event took place at the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Headquarters in Jahi, Abuja, as international delegates and global experts joined forces to discuss strategies for combating substance abuse through...
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Tinubu says Nigeria’s reform will impact Africa, praises Macron for his Africa interest 20241129 164519

Tinubu says Nigeria’s reform will impact Africa, praises Macron for his Africa interest

Offor Callistus November 29, 2024
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu has lauded the amicable relations with French President Emmanuel Macron, appreciating his interest in Africa. Tinubu expressed confidence that Macron’s goodwill would foster stronger bilateral ties, benefiting the entire continent. At the State Dinner organised by the French government for President...
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China, FCT to strengthen cooperation in urban development, education, others IMG 20241129 WA0009

China, FCT to strengthen cooperation in urban development, education, others

Offor Callistus November 29, 2024
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As part of elevation of the China-Nigeria relation to a more comprehensive strategic partnership, the Hunan Province and the Federal Capital Territory Administration have expressed commitment to strengthen cooperation in urban development, cultural education, tourism, environment amongst other areas of interest. The FCT Minister...
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Nigeria record biggest drop in November FIFA ranking Super Eagles of Nigeria

Nigeria record biggest drop in November FIFA ranking

Offor Callistus November 29, 2024
The latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday has Nigeria recording the most significant drop following unimpressive performances in the last international window. In the November rankings, the three-time African champions plummeted from 36th to 44th globally, an 8-place decline. From its previous 1503 total points, the team’s points now...
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