Tag: TURKEY

Alarm, as President Tinubu stumbles during official welcome in Turkey

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Tinubu stumbles in Turkey

There was apprehension yesterday, as President Bola Tinubu briefly stumbled during an official welcome ceremony in Ankara, Turkey. The incident happened as the Nigerian leader walked alongside Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, at the ceremony marking the start of Tinubu’s visit.  Witnesses said the President appeared to miss a step, causing him to lose his balance. Tinubu was however  quickly supported by aides and protocol officials, allowing him to regain his balance. He continued with the programme shortly afterward without further incident. The President, who arrived in Ankara on a…

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FG takes giant leap in defence manufacturing with Turkish deal

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FG on Turkish deal

A Turkish company operating within Nigeria’s expanding defence industrial ecosystem, DICON-D7G, is facilitating access to Turkish companies that meet strict international quality and compliance standards in the supply of defence and aerospace materials, components and spare parts. The chief executive of DICON-D7G, Osman Chennar,  in an issued statement yesterday in Kaduna, said that the firms were globally recognised for their expertise in military hardware production, precision Engineering and advanced defence technologies. According to him, DICON-D7G drew on industry experts, including retired military Generals and professionals from other Nigerian security agencies,…

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Tinubu departs Abuja for state visit to Turkey 

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Tinubu departs Abuja

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today, Monday, for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye (Turkey). A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said, “The visit is aimed at strengthening the existing cordial relations between the two countries and exploring further areas of cooperation in security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation”. Recall that Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid an official visit to Nigeria from October 19 to 20, 2021. According to the statement, “during President Tinubu’s visit, both countries will engage in strategic political and…

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Turkey raises departure fee for citizens by 233%

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Trkiye said on Monday that it had increased departure fee for Turkish citizens flying to international destinations by 233 per cent to enhance tax revenue. According to the Turkish Revenue Administration, citizens traveling abroad on international flights are now to pay 500 Turkish liras (14.89 U.S. dollars) for the exit tax stamp starting at midnight. To prevent potential inconveniences at border crossings, the administration has allowed travelers to make the fee payments in advance and introduced an online option. The tax package, which includes raising the departure fee from 150…

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Turkish firms bag contracts to secure Nigerian borders

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Turkish defence companies have been contracted to provide high-tech security around Nigerian borders through the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) among other solutions. The latest Nigerian contract with Turkish defence companies marks the continuation of a military relationship that has evolved over the years. According to an African online defence and security news platform, Defenceweb, Turkish defence firm, ASISGUARD was recently awarded a contract, which entails the provision of an integrated border security solution for Nigeria. The milestone agreement underscored the companys expertise in the field of defence technology…

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Turkeys Erdo?an triumphs in historic run-off election

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Recep Erdo?an has won Turkeys run-off presidential election to seal another five-year term, according to official preliminary results that marked an end to a determined opposition effort to unseat the longtime leader. Erdo?an received 53.41 percent of the votes, electoral chief, Ahmet Yener said on Sunday evening, after 99.43 percent of the ballots had been counted. His rival, Kemal K?l?daro?lu received 46.59 percent, according to the preliminary figures, Yener said. Erdo?an who claimed victory hours before the official announcement can now remain in his seat for another five…

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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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Insecurity steadily destroying Nigerias image globally

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..As Turkey delists Nigerians from e-Visa Nigerian experts in international relations are worried about the deteriorating security situation in the country and the seeming inability of the federal government to tackle the menace. Nigeria is ravaged by incessant terrorist attacks perpetrated by Boko Haram and their allies, the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP), coupled with banditry which has morphed into a criminal franchise of kidnapping for ransom. The global community is already apprehensive about the spike in terrorist activities following last Tuesdays attack carried out by ISWAP on Kuje…

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Turkey-Africa Summit: ‘Only joint efforts can defeat terrorism in Africa’, Buhari insists

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President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday, in Istanbul, called on the Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit to provide concrete support to help defeat terrorism and insurgency on the African continent. Speaking at the 3rd edition of the Summit, President Buhari said the Boko Haram terrorist group, though fragmented by internal strife and degraded by Nigerias defence forces, is still active and preying on soft targets. The President expressed delight that the Summit convened by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has given due consideration to the issue of terrorism, while also focusing on development…

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Buhari marks 79th birthday in Turkey

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Says he’s looking forward to retiring to his farm in 2023Holds talks on security with Erdogan President Muhammadu Buhari has said he is looking forward to returning to his farm in Daura, his hometown in Katsina State in 2023. The president said this in Istanbul, Turkey, where a surprise birthday was organised by the Nigerian embassy in the country. The president, who turned 79 yesterday is in Turkey, celebrated with his wife and seven ministers for a summit. According to an issued statement from his spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari cut…

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