Tag: G-20 Summit

G-20 Summit: Security, climate issues top Nigeria’s agenda 

Aminu Imam
G 20 summit

There are strong indications that Nigeria’s current security situation and economic challenges will feature prominently, as Vice-President Kashim Shettima presents Nigeria’s position at the G20 Summit. Shettima, who arrived in South Africa on Friday evening, is scheduled to engage foreign leaders and development partners on issues relating to the economy, security, climate change, among others. It was also gathered that he will engage in high-level diplomatic discussions that will enable him to effectively present a true picture of the ongoing security situation in Nigeria. The G20 Summit presents a unique…

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Tinubu postpones trips to G-20, AU Summits

Aminu Imam
Tinubu postpones trip

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola, as he awaited further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. In a statement issued by his Chief spokesman,  Bayo Onanuga said the President’s decision to delay the trips was in response to the request by the governor of Kwara State, who pleaded for more security men to go after bandits that invaded CAC church in Eruku in Ekiti  local government area,…

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Tinubu departs for Brazil to attend G-20 Leaders Summit

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Tinubu departs

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Rio de-Janeiro, Brazil yesterday, to attend the 19th meeting of the G-20 Leaders Summit taking place in the South American country. The Nigerian leaders participation is at the instance of the Brazilian President and current president of the group,  An issued statement by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, explained that the Summit holding from Monday, November 18 to Tuesday 19, will bring together leaders from the worlds top 20 economies, including the European Union (EU), the African…

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