Tag: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia pledges to invest in Nigerias refineries, support CBN FG

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The Federal Government has said that the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has pledged to invest in revamping the countrys refineries to get them working and reforming the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN). According to a press statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Friday, the pledges were made by the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin-Salman, at a bi-lateral meeting with President Bola Tinubu on the sidelines of the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh. The duo met on the sidelines of the Saudi-Africa Summit…

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Your investments are safe in Nigeria – Tinubu woos Saudi investors

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President Bola Tinubu has assured potential investors that their investments are safe in Nigeria. Speaking at the Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, yesterday, President Tinubu, in a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said Nigeria is ready for business while assuring investors of some of the worlds highest returns on investment. The President said Nigeria is desirous of enhancing collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on combating terrorist organisations such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and other violent extremist groups which have been terrorising the Lake Chad and…

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Tinubu arrives Riyadh for Saudi-Africa Summit

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Saudi-Africa Summit scheduled to be held today, Friday. According to a statement issued by the President’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, at the Middle-East nation, the Nigerian leader was received by ministers, members of the National Assembly as well as other government functionaries at the airport. Tinubu, it stated, will use the opportunity of the summit to underscore Nigerias commitment to attracting more foreign direct investment and expanding business partnerships. The statement said the visit would strongly reinforce the administrations ongoing…

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Saudi Arabia National Day: Ramalan, Chairman Liberty TV/FM Stations congratulates Kingdom as it celebrates 93yrs

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Aminu Imam As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marks its 93rd National Day today, Saturday, Chairman of Liberty TV & FM Stations, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has described the day as a momentous occasion filled with pride and joy that resonated, not only within its borders but also one that touched the hearts of its friends across the globe, including Nigeria. Dr. Tijjani Ramalan, stated this in a heart-warming gesture of goodwill while extending his warmest congratulations to the Kingdom on this special day. He spoke, not just as…

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Earthquake: Saudi deposits $5bn in Turkeys central bank

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Saudi Arabia yesterday said it was depositing $5 billion in Turkeys central bank, a potentially major boost as the country grapples with inflation and damage from last months earthquake ahead of presidential elections. The Saudi tourism minister and board chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development, Ahmed Al Khateeb, signed an agreement with Turkish central bank governor, Sahap Kavcioglu to make a significant $5 billion deposit, the Saudi government said, in a statement. This deposit is a testament to the close cooperation and historical ties that exist between the Kingdom…

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Umrah: Visa holders can travel across Saudi Arabia – Saudi ministry

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Says visa valid for 30 days Saudi authorities have said that overseas Muslims with visas issued for performing umrah or lesser pilgrimage are allowed to move across the Kingdom during their stay. The stay duration for arrivals on Umrah visas is 30 days, the Ministry of Umrah and Hajj was quoted in the local media as saying. The umrah pilgrim is free to move between the cities of Holy Mecca and Madina and across all cities of the kingdom during his stay, the ministry added. Recall that the Saudi authorities…

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Saudi Arabia executes 81 in a single day for terror offences

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Saudi Arabia said Saturday it executed 81 people in one day on a variety of terrorism-related offences, exceeding the total number of executions in the kingdom in the whole of last year. All had been found guilty of committing multiple heinous crimes, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, saying they included convicts linked to the Islamic State group, or to Al-Qaeda, Yemens Huthi rebel forces or other terrorist organisations. They had been plotting attacks on vital economic sites, or had targeted or had killed members of the security forces,…

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Saudi Arabia lifts all Covid-related restrictions

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that it was lifting all coronavirus-related restrictions, effective immediately at the recommendation of health authorities. In an issued statement at the weekend, the Interior Ministry highlighted the Kingdoms success in combating the pandemic, crediting it to the unlimited support accorded by the leadership and the successful vaccination campaign. Restrictions will be lifted at all mosques throughout the Kingdom, ending all social distancing measures. People will still be required to wear face masks. Social distancing measures will also be lifted at all public spaces…

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Omicron: Saudi Arabia suspends Nigerian flights

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Cancels Hajj, Umrah visits The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended flights from Nigeria due to the new Coronavirus variant, Omicron. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) in Saudi Arabia confirmed the flight suspension in a circular to all airlines operating in the Kingdom. Earlier yesterday, there were unconfirmed reports that there were preparations for repatriating Nigerians in the Kingdom over Omicron. Since the Kingdom lifted the ban on Nigerian flights, many people, especially from Kano, have visited the country for lesser Hajj, while others are waiting for scheduled…

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Saudi Arabia: Social distancing abolished at Makkahs Grand Mosque

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The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosquesin the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,says it is abolishing the requirement of Social Distancing inMasjid Al Haramin MakkahandMasjid Al Nabawiin Madinah, from yesterday, Sunday. This comes after the Ministry of Interior ordered the complete opening of theHaramain Sharifainand relaxed the majority of the Health Precautions, which it said wasin response to a sharp drop in daily infections and a considerable advancement of vaccination numbers. The Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah returned to operating at full capacity, with…

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