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Nigeria Commence Preparations To Host Two Of Africa’s Most Significant Continental Gatherings

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With the inauguration of the IATF National Steering Committee by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Nigeria has formally commenced  preparations to host two of Africa’s most significant continental gatherings Speaking at the inauguration during her welcome address,  Dr. Oduwole described the moment as the beginning of a national assignment that places Nigeria at the heart of Africa’s trade, investment, and creative economy.  She noted that the continental spotlight will rest on Nigeria as it prepares to host platforms that directly connect commerce, culture, and economic cooperation across Africa. The Minister highlighted the strategic importance of the Intra-African Trade Fair, convened by Afreximbank, the African Union, and the AfCFTA Secretariat, describing it as the continent’s largest trade and investment marketplace.  Since its inception, the fair has facilitated deals exceeding US$100 billion, with Nigeria’s hosting in 2027 exp...

Nigeria Commence Preparations To Host Two Of Africa’s Most Significant Continental Gatherings

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With the inauguration of the IATF National Steering Committee by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, Nigeria has formally commenced  preparations to host two of Africa’s most significant continental gatherings Speaking at the inauguration during her welcome address,  Dr. Oduwole described the moment as the beginning of a national assignment that places Nigeria at the heart of Africa’s trade, investment, and creative economy.  She noted that the continental spotlight will rest on Nigeria as it prepares to host platforms that directly connect commerce, culture, and economic cooperation across Africa. The Minister highlighted the strategic importance of the Intra-African Trade Fair, convened by Afreximbank, the African Union, and the AfCFTA Secretariat, describing it as the continent’s largest trade and investment marketplace.  Since its inception, the fair has facilitated deals exceeding US$100 billion, with Nigeria’s hosting in 2027 exp...

Minister Of Women Affairs Inaugurate Committee To Resuscitate Ministry's Crech

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Nigeria's Minister of Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman Ibrahim has approved the resuscitation of the Ministry's Creche, prompting the setting up of high power Committee to actualize the project. Inaugurating the Committee charged with working out modalities for the effective take-off of the Creche, Dr. Victoria Gowon National WorkPlace Nursery ( Creche) located at Asokoro, near the Nigerian Police Force Headquarters, the Permanent Secretary.Mrs. Nko Asanye Esuabana, represented by the Director of Legal Services, Mrs. Sweet Ogundaye said that  establishment of this Workplace nursery is in line with the Mandate of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs to promote early childhood care and development, support working parents, and advance family- friendly policies within the public service Speaking further, She stressed that. It is also intended to serve as a modern national workplace Creche, combining quality childcare with operational efficie...