By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called on West African entrepreneurs to strengthen subregional trade, saying it is collaborating with the private sector to boost subregional economic growth. Dr Omar Touray, President of the Commission, made this known at the inaugural editionContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu says his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable. The President stated this on Wednesday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), paid him a courtesy callContinue Reading
An analysis by Salif Atojoko, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the curtains were drawn on the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Nov. 19, the collective aspiration of the participants was the implementation of key resolutions that would change the face of the world. TheContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Yang Jianxing, Cultural Counselor, Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has called on Nigeria to prioritise investment in safety, infrastructure and tourism promotion, in order to drive economic growth and development. Yang made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a seminar on Nigeria-China Tourism, Hospitality, and CultureContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil on Tuesday said that the G20 members had the power and responsibility to transform many lives across the world. Da Silva said this during the closing ceremony of the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. HeContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu on Monday said the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil, was pivotal in the global fight against hunger and poverty. Tinubu said this at the 19th G20 Leaders Summit opening sessionContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko G20 leaders, on Monday, inaugurated a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, during the opening session of the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The alliance signed by all member countries empowers a Task ForceContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Amb.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Nigeria and India have pledged to strengthen ties in the strategic areas of agriculture, renewable energy and defence, among others. Dammu Ravi, India’s Secretary of Economic Relations, stated this on Sunday in Abuja, at a news conference on the sidelines of the state visit by Indian PrimeContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu on Sunday conferred the national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Tinubu gave the honour during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held at the Presidential, Abuja. The president said that the awardContinue Reading
