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Nigeria, Sweden Deepen Bilateral Ties As VP Shettima Receives Crown Princess Victoria Says Her Visit Will Open Doors To Deeper Institutiona
Nigeria, Sweden Deepen Bilateral Ties As VP Shettima Receives Crown Princess Victoria Says her visit will open doors to deeper institutional relations, foster greater cultural exchange between both nations Nigeria and Sweden on Monday in Abuja declared their firm resolve to deepen bilateral relations through trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. To this effect, Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria will continue to be a dependable ally of Sweden in all seasons, noting that both countries are poised for a partnership "anchored in innovation, powered by people, and guided by our shared determination to uplift communities and secure prosperity for generations to come." This was the outcome of a meeting between the Vice President of Nigeria and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Her Royal Highness, Crown Princess Victoria, is on a three-day official visit to Nigeria as part of the bid to enhance diplomatic and economic relations between Sweden and Nigeria. Describing the Crown Princess's visit to Nigeria as opening doors to deeper institutional relations and greater cultural exchange between both nations, VP Shettima noted that the visit is not only a continuation of dialogue but also a new chapter for both nations. "This moment opens the door to deeper institutional ties, stimulates business-to-business collaboration, and fosters greater cultural exchange. "We are particularly excited about opportunities in renewable energy, precision agriculture, healthcare innovation, and gender inclusion—areas where Sweden has much to offer, and Nigeria is eager to learn," the VP stated. The Vice President recalled his high-level engagement in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, in October last year when he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pointing out that the visit marked a turning point in the bilateral relationship between both countries. He continued: "From the warm hospitality extended by the Swedish government to the visionary discussions we had with Your Royal Highness, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, and the captains of Swedish industry, we returned to Nigeria energised by a new momentum—one that has since translated into tangible outcomes for both our peoples. "Our meetings in Sweden last year were not ceremonial; they were catalytic. They opened doors to strategic collaborations and renewed our commitment to making Nigeria a fertile ground for innovation, investment, and sustainable development. "One of the most consequential outcomes of that visit was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Nigeria and Ericsson to support 5G innovation across our country. "Beyond the digital frontier, Swedish enterprises continue to invest in Nigeria’s human capital and sustainable development. We applaud SchoolTry, the Swedish edtech company, for its continued work in transforming educational outcomes in Nigeria." VP Shettima told the Crown Princess that the aforementioned partnerships are "building blocks in a broader architecture of cooperation—one that positions Sweden as a key partner in Nigeria’s journey towards digital inclusion, educational reform, sustainable agriculture, and clean energy transition." Earlier, Crown Princess Victoria outlined Sweden's vast interest in Nigeria, describing both nations as partners in so many sectors. “We have been talking about Nigeria and Sweden now for a few days and it's wonderful to see the opportunities that are here. And I think it's specifically important during the times that we live right now," the Crown Princess stated. She said that it would be wonderful for Sweden to have a physical trade office in Nigeria, stating that it is something that should have been done long ago. In his remarks, Sweden's Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, lauded the partnership between both countries, saying “We have seen opportunities in Nigeria when it comes to innovation, tech sector and many skills where we can learn from each other and this will shape a better future for tomorrow for our people.” He said all is set to declare open Sweden's trade office tomorrow, even as he noted that both nations are standing on a firm foundation of long-standing bilateral relations spanning 65 years of robust relationship. “We also see that there is a long-standing relationship in the business sector, a strong partner with Nigeria in the MoU that was signed during your visit to Stockholm. We have opened five innovation hubs in Africa and the largest in Nigeria, in Lagos. So, I see a lot of opportunities when it comes to other sectors; in health, agriculture and others,” he said. In his remarks, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tugga, highlighted earlier discussions he had with the Crown Princess of Sweden, including matters involving trade and investment, agriculture, green energy, solar, green hydrogen, ICT and Business Outsourcing involving issues of employment for skilled workers. He explained that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Technical Aid Corp, will partner with countries that are interested in workers from Nigeria in a structured manner to reduce regional migration. VP Shettima pledges Nigeria’s commitment to stronger ties with tech giant, Ericsson In another development, Vice President Shettima on Monday pledged Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening ties with Swedish tech giant, Ericsson, by promptly operationalising the Memorandum Of Understanding (MoU) signed between the country and the company in 2024. The Vice President stated this when he received a delegation from the tech giant led by its Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Mr Patrick Johansson, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Senator Shettima said Ericsson is a part of the Nigerian experiment, recalling that the firm laid the foundation for other tech giants at the time. Noting that the company has kept faith with the nation as a partner in progress and a collaborator in her shared story of transformation, the VP commended the tech giant for its current investments in the establishment of innovation hubs and support for small businesses in the country, which he said is a consolidation of the partnership with the company. The Vice President urged Ericsson and other investors to leverage the potential of the Nigerian nation, particularly harnessing the enthusiasm of its youthful population. “We cherish our relationship with Sweden and your company and I must urge you to harness our manifest destiny. We are a large nation with a tech-savvy population. We are making efforts across different fields. A good number of the Unicorns that we have in Africa are Nigerian-based. The future is Nigeria,” the VP noted. On his part, the Senior Vice President and Head of Market Area, Europe, Middle East and Africa of the company, Mr Patrick Johansson, emphasized the need to strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and Ericsson through the promotion of grassroots innovation and entrepreneurship, among other projects of Ericsson. In the same vein, the company’s Vice President and Head of Customer Units, West and South Africa at Ericsson Middle East & Africa, Majda Lahlou Kassi, said Nigeria occupied an important place in the company’s history. He said Ericsson believes in Nigeria’s potential and is proud of the existing relationship, especially the possibilities for growth in the local market and entrenchment of a digital culture among the citizenry. Also present at the meeting with the VP were Ericsson’s Director of Public Affairs, Government and Industry Relations and the company’s Senior Solutions Architect, Mr Efosa Aigbe. Stanley Nkwocha Senior Special Assistant to The President on Media & Communications (Office of The Vice President) 7th April, 2025
Tun Farko Gayyatar Da Shelkwatar ƴansanda Ta Yi Wa Sarki Sanusi Ba Ta Da Amfani - Peter Obi
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Shugaban Kasa Tinubu Ya Tafi Faransa, Mataimakin Shugaban Kasa Kashim Ya Tafi Kasar Senegal.
Shugaban kasa Tinubu Ya tafi Faransa, Mataimakin shugaban kasa Kashim Ya tafi kasar Senegal. A jiya ne shugaba Bola Ahmed Tinubu zai tashi zuwa birnin Paris na kasar Faransa domin ziyarar aiki. Bayo Onanuga, mai ba shugaban kasa shawara na musamman kan yada labarai da dabaru a cikin wata sanarwa ya ce yayin ziyarar, shugaban zai kimanta ayyukan gwamnatinsa na tsakiyar wa'adi tare da tantance muhimman abubuwan da suka dace Tafiyar wacce zata kasance tsawon mako biyu. Da yammacin yau ne mataimakin shugaban kasa Kashim Shettima Ya Bar Abuja zuwa Dakar, kasar Senegal, domin wakilcin shugaban kasa, Bola Ahmed Tinubu a wajen bikin samun ‘yancin kai karo na 65 a kasar. Kasar Senegal na bikin ranar samun ‘yancin kai ne a ranar 4 ga watan Afrilun kowace shekara, inda ake bikin ‘yancin kai daga turawan mulkin mallaka na Faransa a shekara ta 1960. Ranar dai na da alfaharin al’ummar kasar, tare da shagulgula, fareti, da al’adu.
YANZU-YANZU: Natasha Ta Kayar Da Akpabio Da Yahaya Bello A INEC
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Duk Abinda Ya Sameni , Ododo, Akpabio, Yahaya Bello, Su Ke Ɗaukar Nauyi ~ Natasha
Duk Abinda Ya Sameni , Ododo, Akpabio, Yahaya Bello, Su Ke Ɗaukar Nauyi ~ Natasha Sanata mai wakiltan Kogi ta tsakiya, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a ranar Talata, ta ce shugaban majalisar dattawa Godswill Akpabio, da Gwamna Usman Ododo, da kuma tsohon Gwamna Yahaya Bello, idan wani abu ya same ta sune da alhakin hakan. Natasha-Akpoti ta ce ya kamata ‘yan Najeriya su dora alhakin wadannan sunayen da aka ambata a sama idan an kai wa mabiyanta hari ko kuma an halakata ko wani cikin mabiyanta.
Condolence
Fada Da Cikawa CEO Alhaji isah Ma'auzu Darma condoles katsina State Governor Malam Dikko Umar Radda PhD, CON Over the demise of His Mother Hajia Safara'u Umar Radda
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE NIGERIAN INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR (NISO)
PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE NIGERIAN INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR (NISO) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed executive and non-executive board members for the newly established Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO). Dr. Adesegun Olugbade is the board chairman, while Engineer Abdu Mohammed Bello has been appointed Managing Director. The President has also appointed four Executive Directors: Engineer Nafisatu Asabe Ali for Systems Operation, Engineer Shehu Abba-Aliyu for Systems Planning, Dr. Edmund Eje for Market Operations, and Mr. Babajide Ibironke for Finance and Corporate Services. The Non-Executive Directors include Engineer Lamu Audu, representing Generation; Mrs Folake Soetan for Distribution; Mr Tajudeen Giwa-Osagie as Market Expert; Engineer Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz for Transmission, and Alhaji Mahmuda Mamman, Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Power. The National Council on Privatisation (NCP) will finalise the recruitment process. These appointments align with the Electricity Act of 2023. They followed a memorandum from Vice President Kashim Shettima and a rigorous selection process conducted by the Independent Board Nomination Committee (IBNC) in collaboration with Phillips Consulting Limited. The creation of NISO fulfils a key mandate of the Electricity Act (2023), which requires the unbundling of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) into a Transmission System Provider (TSP) and an Independent System Operator (ISO). The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) officially established NISO on April 30, 2024. The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) are its subscribers, each holding equal equity shares. Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy March 19, 2025
Tinubu Swears In Rivers State Sole Administrator
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