Priti Patel at the opening of the London Stock Exchange.
International Development Secretary celebrates growing relationship between financial hubs of London and Lagos
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Department for International Development and The Rt Hon Priti Patel MP
Part of:
Overseas aid effectiveness
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The International Development Secretary addressed leading Nigerian investors as she opened the London Stock Exchange.
PRESS RELEASE
Benedict Peters, Aiteo Executive Vice Chairman, Assembles Legal Team to Address Unfounded Allegations
UK-based Mishcon de Reya is one of the world’s leading legal practices with a particular proficiency in handling contentious international disputes
LONDON, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017/ -- Benedict Peters, Executive Vice Chairman of Aiteo Group (www.AiteoGroup.com), has instructed London law firm Mishcon de Reya and Washington’s Covington & Burling to lead ongoing efforts to address politically-motivated issues.
Messages for U.S. Citizens From U.S. Mission South Africa U.S. citizens are encouraged to monitor local media prior to travel, avoid any reported conflict areas, and allow extra time to reach your destination
MASERU, Lesotho, October 27, 2017/APO Group/ -- The U.S. Mission informs U.S. citizens in South Africa that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) announced plans to embark upon a national strike today over State Capture and corruption. Planned deployments are outlined here (APO.af/rG5oqu).
U.S. citizens are encouraged to monitor local media prior to travel, avoid any reported conflict areas, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Remember that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Always avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings or protests.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Lesotho.
2019 Diversity Visa Lottery Information DV-2019 is open for electronic entries from 4PM, Liberia Time, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, and will close at 4PM, Liberia Time, Wednesday, November 22, 2017
MONROVIA, Liberia, October 27, 2017/APO Group/ -- The Department of State administers the Congressionally-mandated Diversity Immigrant Visa Program annually. Section 203(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) provides for a class of immigrants known as “diversity immigrants” from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. For Fiscal Year 2019, 50,000 Diversity Visas (DVs) will be available.
Applicants who are selected in the program must meet simple but strict eligibility requirements to qualify for a diversity visa. The Department of State determines selectees through a randomized computer drawing. The Department of State distributes diversity visas among six geographic regions, and no single country may receive more than seven percent of the available DVs in any one year.
A Hungarian Ciitizen Has Been Kidnapped in Nigeria
There is no contact with the kidnappers as yet. The ship and its remaining 12 crewmembers have since left the vicinity of Nigeria, the spokesperson said
BUDAPEST, Hungary, October 26, 2017/APO Group/ -- “The local and German authorities have confirmed that a Hungarian citizen was among the six crew members kidnapped by pirates off the coast of Nigeria on Saturday”, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó said in a statement on Wednesday in Budapest.
During a press conference held on another topic, the Minister said there is no information as yet with relation to the fact that the kidnappers have issued any demands, and that for this reason he does not wish to comment on whether the Hungarian Government would be willing to pay a ransom.
BBM Messenger Digital and Mobile Innovation Event - Gain insight into innovation in Nigeria, the trends and flow of technology in the market
Interviews with Adam Pattison, BBM Messenger, VP Americas and EMEA, to discuss the exciting future plans of the messaging platform available on request
LAGOS, Nigeria, October 25, 2017/APO Group/ -- Creative Media Works (CreativeMediaWorks.com), operating as BBM Messenger (BBM.com), invites you to the first of its Innovation Information sessions. Highlighting a focus on fintech, this powerful afternoon is packed with innovation-rich content, sharing and networking, aimed to help participants innovate and extend their mobile business platform.
Famine in Somalia. Photo Credit: About Islam. Famine Can Be a War Crime and Should be Prosecuted, Says Independent UN Rights Expert
NEW YORK, 23 October 2017 / PRN Africa / -- Famine can constitute a war crime or crime against humanity, an independent United Nations human rights expert today said, noting that more civilians die from hunger and disease related to conflicts than in direct combat.
Vienna Migration Conference with "Migration Ministers" From Afghanistan, Bulgaria and Nigeria
ICMPD presents five Migration Partnership Priorities
VIENNA, October 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
"A platform bringing together decision makers and experts" - this is how the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Director General Michael Spindelegger described the Vienna Migration Conference, which will take place at the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna on 23-24 October.
First held in 2016, the conference is ICMPD's flagship event promoting collaboration on critical issues in the field of migration. ICMPD will host ministers, state and deputy state secretaries, as well as high-level representatives from Afghanistan, Bulgaria, Nigeria, Norway, the EU Commission, European External Action Service and the European Investment Bank. Together with more than 300 participants including political decision makers, government experts, academia, media and civil society they will explore a key question that should enable safe and orderly migration: How should partnerships on migration work in the future?
Adesina to set up fund for young farmers, agripreneurs with US $250,000 World Food Prize money
ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire, 20 October 2017 / PRN Africa / -- “I am proud as the Governor of Iowa State to proclaim Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate.”
With these words, the Governor of the State of Iowa, Kim Reynolds, officially named President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, as the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate, on behalf of the World Food Prize Foundation, setting off an atmosphere of festive celebration at the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines.
The 14th Abuja International Film Festival with the theme Film as a tool for national security and patriotism was recently concluded in the federal capital territory of Nigeria, Abuja. The event featured screening of movies, awards, exhibitions, talent campus, seminars and workshops.
Movies were nominated into different categories and winners by experts by a panel of experts.
The opening night film was from Nigerian Filmmaker Tunji Bamishigbin’s “The Verdict” at the silverbird cinemas Abuja. It also showcased a fashion runway with 5 fashion houses showcasing the best of Nigerian contemporary designs.
