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Tinubu Seeks Stronger Nigeria-France Ties in Meeting with Macron
President Bola Tinubu, during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais des L’Élysée on November 28, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to enhancing cooperation in critical sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense.
Tinubu highlighted the importance of private-sector participation in addressing food security and positioned Nigeria’s evolving financial sector as a key driver for attracting French investments.
He emphasized the need to develop youth-focused training programs, encouraging France to collaborate in equipping Nigerian youths with entrepreneurial and developmental skills.
Tinubu also spotlighted the untapped potential of Nigeria’s solid minerals and blue economy, particularly in fisheries, as lucrative areas for investment.
On security, he stressed the importance of collective responsibility to combat terrorism and foster regional stability, assuring that Nigeria remains a reliable partner in progress.
President Macron praised Tinubu’s visionary leadership, emphasizing the shared goal of fostering stronger bilateral relations.
He pledged to encourage French investments in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector and strengthen partnerships across various industries, underscoring Nigeria’s vital role in driving regional and global progress.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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