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January 11, 2025 President Bola Tinubu Departs for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

President Bola Tinubu Departs for Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

President BOLA TINUBU is set to depart Abuja today Saturday for the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, which will take place from January 12 to 18 in the United Arab Emirates.

This annual summit, initiated by UAE President MOHAMED BIN ZAYED AL NAHYAN, serves as a platform to advance global discussions on sustainability.

According to a statement from BAYO ONANUGA, the president’s special adviser, the event will bring together world leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to foster sustainable development and create new pathways for socioeconomic progress.

ONANUGA highlighted that the event would also offer an opportunity for leaders from business, civil society, and government to explore strategies for accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy.

January 11, 2025 Governor Umo Eno Dissolves State Executive Council at Valedictory Meeting

Governor Umo Eno Dissolves State Executive Council at Valedictory Meeting

The meeting was chaired by HE the Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, with HE the Deputy Governor, the Secretary to the State Government, the Head of the Civil Service, the Executive Assistant/Chief Delivery Advisor, All Commissioners, and the Special Adviser in attendance.
Council decisions
1. The report of the Committee on Local Business Support was presented by HC-Trade and Investment, who informed the council that the applicants had been identified and verified. After deliberation, the Council referred the report back to the committee for further work. The Governor consequently extended the life of the committee post-EXCO decision.
2. The Governor also mandated HC-Women Affairs to act, as his representative, on the outstanding events related to the Ministry OF Women Affairs and Social Welfare. This is to give her authority to act, despite the dissolution of EXCO.
3. The report on the proposed Power Summit was presented by HE the Deputy Governor. The report proposed a two-day summit to discuss and develop a roadmap to the creation, sustainability, and profitability of the new Akwa Ibom State Electricity Market. The report of the committee was received and referred for further work. The life span of the Committee was extended beyond the dissolution of the EXCO.
4. The report on the visitation to the Mother and Child Hospital in Oko-Ita was presented by HC-Economic Development, who informed the Council that the facility will soon be ready for hand-over from the SDGs Office. The committee was tasked to continue their work.
5. The report of the proposed Corporate Akwa Ibom Summit was presented by the SSG, expressing the need to effectively identify, recognize and celebrate Akwa Ibom people who are doing great things globally. The report was discussed and recommended for further work. The Committee was charged to continue their work.
6. The report on the Revitalization of Ibom Specialty Hospital was presented by HC-Health. He reported that there is a plan to engage a foreign partner, which is an internationally recognised medical brand. The report proposed equipment upgrades, and personnel upskilling among other things. The report was referred for further consideration.
7. The Dean of the College, HC-Youths and Sports expressed appreciation to the Governor for the opportunity to serve the state under his leadership, promising the continuous loyalty of the members in and out of government.
8. HE the Governor expressed satisfaction with the service delivery of the members of EXCO and assured them that they will remain a treasured part of his administration, despite the dissolution.
9. Motion for dissolution of exco was moved and seconded, consequently, HE the Governor dissolved the Executive Council.
January 10, 2025 President Tinubu Praises the Effects of Naira-Yen Swap Deal

President Tinubu Praises the Effects of Naira-Yen Swap Deal

President Bola Tinubu says the 2 billion dollars currency swap deal between Nigeria and China would enhance trade between the two countries.

The president while calling for an increase in the currency swap deal also called for an upward review of the 50 billion dollars aid package for Africa, which China’s President Xi Jinping announced last year.

Receiving the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi, President Tinubu said increasing the level of currency swaps will speed up the infrastructural development in Nigeria and deepen the strategic bilateral relations.

He said Africa, particularly Nigeria, was prepared to meet developmental goals and contribute counterpart project funding

Tinubu also used the occasion to call on China to support Nigeria’s bid for a permanent United Nations Security Council seat.

It could be recalled that China and Nigeria recently renewed their currency swap agreement, valued at 15 billion yen, to enhance trade and investment.

January 9, 2025 Donald Trump Reiterates Plan to Acquire Greenland

Donald Trump Reiterates Plan to Acquire Greenland

President-elect DONALD TRUMP has reiterated his appetite for the ownership of Greenland for economic security of the United States.

In the wake of his father’s contentious remarks, DONALD TRUMP JUNIOR made a trip to Greenland. The trip has fueled speculation about what exactly his father’s plans are for this Arctic territory.

While reiterating his desire for the Greenland, DONALD TRUMP, the President-elect of the United States, said nobody knows if Denmark have any right title or interest.

Washington has made previous attempts to assert control over Greenland. Back in 1946, U.S. officials proposed a staggering offer of 100 million dollars in gold bars to Denmark for ownership of the largest island on the planet.

Both Danish and Greenlandic officials maintain that, much like the previous attempt that failed, a similar initiative is unlikely to succeed at this time.

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