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Tinubu Returns To Nigeria After Strengthening Economic Ties With South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after co-chairing the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in South Africa.
The event, which he led alongside South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, focused on strengthening bilateral relations and fostering cooperation between the two countries.
The presidential jet landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 9:10 pm, where Tinubu was warmly welcomed by key government officials and dignitaries.
Among those present were the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and the FCT Commissioner of Police, Peter Opara.
The Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission, established in 1999, is a strategic platform designed to enhance the relationship between Africa’s two largest economies.
This year’s session featured discussions across eight critical sectors: political consultations, consular and migration affairs, banking and finance, defence and security, manufacturing, the social sector, mines and energy, and trade and investments.
These sectors were addressed through working groups tasked with identifying challenges and opportunities for collaboration.
A highlight of the meeting was the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements by officials from both nations.
FIFA has announced Saudi Arabia as the official host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The decision was confirmed during an Extraordinary FIFA Congress meeting on Wednesday, December 11, where Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid was applauded by over 200 FIFA member federations attending remotely.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino described the vote as “loud and clear,” highlighting global support for Saudi Arabia’s bid.
Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed excitement, promising an exceptional tournament that will bring joy to football fans worldwide.
Additionally, FIFA confirmed that the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, with Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay hosting one match each in celebration of the tournament’s centenary. The 2026 World Cup will take place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The National Grid Collapses for the 12th time in 2024, it was reported that the power grid collapsed on Wednesday 11th of December around 2pm.
The reason behind the collapse has not yet been disclosed. This will be a total of 12 times that the Nigeria power grid collapsed. The collapse started becoming more frequent from the month of October, as it collapsed 3 within one week.
The information about the collapse was confirmed on by a tweet from the official page of Nigeria’s National Grid.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has appointed five new imams for the National Mosque in Abuja.
The Secretary-General, Ishaq Oloyede, announced the appointees: Ilyasu Usman (Enugu), Luqman Zakariyah (Osun), Khalid Abubakar (Plateau), Haroun Muhammad Eze (Enugu), and Abdulkadir Salman (Kwara).
Oloyede highlighted the appointments as part of efforts to enhance the mosque’s role as a center for worship and learning. The selection process was vetted by the NSCIA’s General Purpose and Fatwa Committees, ensuring the imams’ qualifications.
This move also fulfills the council’s promise to increase representation from the South-East and South-South regions, marking a milestone in the mosque’s administration.
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