Tag: Olugbenga Ashiru

September 11, 2013

BREAKING: Pres. Jonathan sacks education, foreign affairs ministers, and 7 others

President Goodluck Jonathan has reshuffled his cabinet, dropping nine ministers. The ministers affected are Ruqayat Rufai (Education); Zainab Kunchi (Power, [state]); Buka Tijani (Agriculture [state]), Shamsudeen Usman (National Planning; Ita Okon (Science…

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June 25, 2013

“Nigeria received $8.9 billion in FDI in 2012” – Foreign affairs minister, Olugbenga Ashiru gives mid-term report

by David Udom Olugbenga Ashiru, Minister of Foreign Affairs The Federal Government says it is using its Foreign Policy to attract foreign direct investment that will create job opportunities for…

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March 9, 2013

Another ‘white paper’ team: FG set up committee to verify Nigeria’s properties abroad

by Isi Esene The Federal Government has set up a committee  to do a verification of its properties abroad. Nigeria's foreign affairs minister, Olugbenga Ashiru, who made the announcement said…

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December 27, 2012

Good news: Applicants can now get their Canadian visas in 10 days

The Canadian High Commission has reduced the waiting period for visa applicants from 60 days to 10 days. A source at the High Commission told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

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September 1, 2012

Are better days ahead? FG demands speedy visa processing from Canadian Embassy

Olugbenga Ashiru: Wants Canada to stop delay in visa processing. by Isi Esene The Federal Government has expressed its displeasure over the shabby treatment meted out to Nigerians at the…

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August 9, 2012

Olugbenga Ashiru: Nigeria’s place in Africa is clear and assured

by Olugbenga Ashiru My reading of the various articles in the print and electronic media on the outcome of the recently concluded 19th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the…

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