FOREIGN – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:18:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png FOREIGN – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 British Managers Need A Foreign Name To Land A Job In England – Sam Allardyce https://www.theinfostride.com/british-managers-need-a-foreign-name-to-land-a-job-in-england-sam-allardyce/ Tue, 26 Nov 2019 00:18:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241793 Famous manager, Sam Allardyce has said if he had a foreign name like Sam Allardicio, he could’ve managed club like Manchester United. When he was West Ham coach, Sam was blasted by rival supporters for saying “I won’t ever be going to a top-four club because I’m not called ‘Allardici’, just Allardyce.” Allardyce has now [...]

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]]> Those Criticizing Buhari’s Foreign Trips Are Unfair To Nigerians – Atiku https://www.theinfostride.com/those-criticizing-buharis-foreign-trips-are-unfair-to-nigerians-atiku/ Sun, 03 Nov 2019 22:48:33 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=240281 Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu has blasted those criticising the current efforts by President Muhammadu Buhari to attract more foreign investments into the country. Bagudu revealed this as he answered questions from journalists in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. According to Atiku, Buhari should even be praised for his tireless efforts to enhance Nigeria’s economy via the [...]

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]]> FG Must Close Nigerian Borders Against Foreign Herdsmen – Samuel Ortom https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-must-close-nigerian-borders-against-foreign-herdsmen-samuel-ortom/ Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:54:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=238934 Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has begged the Federal Government to close Nigerian borders against international herdsmen who are majorly responsible for attacks on farmers in Nigeria. Ortom disclosed this on Monday at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Makurdi briefly after visiting Mrs. Grace Zeku, who was recently attacked by armed herdsmen at Gboogyo village [...]

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]]> Foreign Movies Should Be Banned In Nigeria – Desmond Elliot https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-movies-should-be-banned-in-nigeria-desmond-elliot/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 10:33:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=235959 Nigerian lawmaker, Desmond Elliot has said the Federal government should boycott the importation of outside films so that Nollywood can grow. The Nollywood actor said failure to do so will only restrict the development of the local content in the country. His words, “They need to consciously and intentionally focus on improving this industry. Treat [...]

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]]> I Will Float The Naira – Atiku Abubakar https://www.theinfostride.com/i-will-float-the-naira-atiku-abubakar/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 08:30:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=221295 Atiku Abubakar believes that it’s worth the risk to float the naira even if it results in inflation, noting that any side effect will be balanced out by attracting more inflow of foreign currency. During an interview with The Africa Report, published on Wednesday, the former vice president said President Muhammadu Buhari’s economic policies have [...]

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]]> Buhari Engages With Foreign Media To Show His Administration’s Success – Lai Muhammad https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-engages-with-foreign-media-to-show-his-administrations-success-lai-muhammad/ Sat, 20 Oct 2018 00:41:12 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=219023 Lai Muhammad has said he reason president Buhari engages more with foreign media is to allow them to see the achievements of his administration which are downplayed. The minister stated this in London on Friday, October 19, while speaking with Royal African Society. Lai Muhammed who arrived London on Sunday, 14, engaged with Commonwealth Official [...]

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]]> Foreign Workers Whose Skills Are Available In Nigeria Will No Longer Get Visas – PMB https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-workers-whose-skills-are-available-in-nigeria-will-no-longer-get-visas-pmb/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 15:29:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=198827 Muhammadu Buhari has given an order prohibiting issuance of visas to foreign workers whose skills are readily available in Nigeria. Through Garba Shehu, he said “The executive order is expected to promote the application of science, technology and innovation towards achieving the nation’s development goals across all sectors of the economy. “The president, pursuant to [...]

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]]> CBN Will Continue To Intervene In The Interbank Foreign Exchange Market – Isaac Okorafor https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-will-continue-to-intervene-in-the-interbank-foreign-exchange-market-isaac-okorafor/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:59:46 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=196673 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has injected another 210 million dollars into the inter-bank Foreign Exchange Market to meet customers’ requests in various segments. Mr Isaac Okorafor on Monday in Abuja said that 100 million dollars was offered to authorised dealers in the wholesale segment of the market. He said that the Small and [...]

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]]> Buhari Should Get More Foreign Loans – Fashola https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-should-get-more-foreign-loans-fashola/ Fri, 20 Oct 2017 07:28:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=185977 Mr Babatunde Fashola has declared his support for external borrowing by the Federal Government to finance capital projects in the country. The minister praised stakeholders in the mining sector for the amazing milestones recorded, saying that very little could be achieved in the power industry without inputs from the sector. “As we roll out transmission [...]

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]]> Boko Haram Planning Foreign Kidnaps In Borno State https://www.theinfostride.com/boko-haram-planning-foreign-kidnaps-in-borno-state/ Sat, 06 May 2017 13:58:39 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=164049 Britain and the United States on Friday said Boko Haram was preparing to kidnap foreigners in remote northeast Nigeria, which is in the grip of a food crisis caused by the conflict. The Foreign Office in London said it had received reports the Islamist militants were “actively planning” to seize foreign workers in the Bama [...]

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]]> Nigeria’s Foreign Debt Was $11bn Last Year – NBS https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerias-foreign-debt-was-11bn-last-year-nbs/ Thu, 04 May 2017 11:49:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=163884 The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Nigeria’s foreign debt stood at 11.41 billion dollars while its domestic debts was N14.02 trillion respectively in 2016. The NBS stated in “Nigerian Domestic and Foreign Debt – 2016’’ data, posted on its website on Wednesday in Abuja, that the sum reflected the states’ and Federal debt stock. [...]

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]]> Yemi Osinbajo Urges Foreign Airlines To Use Kaduna Airport https://www.theinfostride.com/yemi-osinbajo-urges-foreign-airlines-to-use-kaduna-airport/ Sun, 05 Mar 2017 12:11:54 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=158215 Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has urged foreign airlines operating in Nigeria to reconsider their decision and make use of Kaduna International Airport during the six weeks closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Osinbajo made the plea in Kaduna on Friday in an interview with newsmen shortly after his on-the-spot assessment and readiness of the [...]

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]]> Abdulmumin Jibrin Linked To At Least 5 Active Foreign Accounts https://www.theinfostride.com/abdulmumin-jibrin-linked-to-at-least-5-active-foreign-accounts/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 14:00:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=150374 The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has uncovered at least five foreign bank accounts allegedly operated by ex-appropriation committee chairman, Abdulmumin Jibrin. Ifeanyi Okonkwo, coordinator of NYCN disclosed this on Monday, November 5, 2016, in Abuja when he presented copies of the petition to Ossai Ossai, the House committee chairman on ethics and privileges. [...]

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]]> Senate Rejects Proposal To Jail People Hoarding Foreign Currency https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-rejects-proposal-to-jail-people-hoarding-foreign-currency/ Tue, 22 Nov 2016 11:03:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=148974 The Senate has rejected a recommendation by the Nigerian Law Reform Commission to jail people hoarding foreign currencies. The Commission had recommended the review of the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Act to empower the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to jail any bureau de change operator who holds on to foreign currency for more than 30 [...]

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]]> PMB Assures Foreign Investors Of Protection In Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/pmb-assures-foreign-investors-of-protection-in-nigeria/ Sun, 28 Aug 2016 20:27:48 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=141801 President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday night in Nairobi, Kenya, reassured existing and prospective foreign investors that their investments in Nigeria were secured and would be fully protected. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the president’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu. The statement said that [...]

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]]> NFF Continue Search For Foreign Coach https://www.theinfostride.com/nff-continue-search-for-foreign-coach/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 21:57:29 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=137033 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have continued the search for a foreign coach for the Super Eagles after Frenchman, Paul Le Guen rejects the chance when he was appointed. Le Guen on Monday, July 18 denied agreeing a deal with the NFF despite being announced as the new Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles. Although [...]

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]]> Buhari’s Foreign Trips Is Beneficial – Maimala Buni https://www.theinfostride.com/buharis-foreign-trips-is-beneficial-maimala-buni/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 22:41:46 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126218 Alhaji Maimala Buni, the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Sunday said Nigeria’s economy would get a boost as a result of President Muhammadu Buhari’s foreign trips. The APC`s National Secretary said this in Damaturu on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “Nigeria is in dire need [...]

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]]> Ben Murray-Bruce Accuse Buhari Of Hypocrisy Over Forex Ban https://www.theinfostride.com/ben-murray-bruce-accuse-buhari-of-hypocrisy-over-forex-ban/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:45:08 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=122788 Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has criticized President Muhammadu Buhari for saying that no foreign exchange will be made available to parents whose children are studying abroad. Buhari made the comment during a recent interview with Al Jazeera in Qatar despite being questioned on the status of his own children who are also in schools outside the [...]

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]]> Muhammadu Buhari Appoint New Foreign Affairs Aide https://www.theinfostride.com/muhammadu-buhari-appoint-new-foreign-affairs-aide/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 23:40:36 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=120646 Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Abike Dabiri-Erewa as his Senior Special Assistant on Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. Mrs Dabiri-Erewa, a former member of the House of Representatives, is said to have been formally appointed today, February 15, 2016. She was the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency of Lagos State from 2003 to 2015. She also served [...]

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]]> Buhari Spends $1M On Every Foreign Trip – Ayo Fayose https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-spends-1m-on-every-foreign-trip-ayo-fayose/ Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:34:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=119785 Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has said that each foreign trip taken by President Muhammadu Buhari costs Nigeria $1 million. Fayose also urged Buhari to stay in the country and govern saying that foreign nations won’t solve Nigeria’s problems. The governor made the comments on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, via a statement released by his [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > President Buhari Orders Review Of Foreign Missions https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-nigeria-to-reduce-foreign-missions-as-president-buhari-orders-review/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 21:30:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-nigeria-to-reduce-foreign-missions-as-president-buhari-orders-review/ President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered a review of Nigeria’s foreign missions with the aim of reducing them to increase efficiency. A presidential Committee will therefore be formed to carry out a holistic exercise on the foreign missions, reports have said. At the moment, the country has a total 119 foreign missions which President Buhari said [...]

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]]> #Insurgency > Nigeria Army Raises Alarm Over Plot To Thwart Boko Haram War https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-army-raises-alarm-over-plot-to-thwart-boko-haram-war/ Tue, 08 Sep 2015 17:30:10 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-army-raises-alarm-over-plot-to-thwart-boko-haram-war/ The Nigerian Army has raised the alarm over alleged plans by some foreign media, Non-governmental and Civil Society Organizations in collaboration with some of their Nigerian collaborators and Civil Society Organizations for reasons best known to them, to start making wild claims of alleged human rights abuses by the army. The Acting Director, Army Public [...]

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]]> CBN Releases List Of Accredited Cheque Printers For Nigerian Banks, Bars Foreign Companies | #Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/cbn-releases-list-of-accredited-cheque-printers-for-nigerian-banks-bars-foreign-companies-nigeria/ Wed, 19 Aug 2015 07:30:07 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/08/cbn-releases-list-of-accredited-cheque-printers-for-nigerian-banks-bars-foreign-companies-nigeria/ The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied accreditation to foreign printers that have been printing cheque books for some Nigerian banks. In a circular released, yesterday, entitled Circular to deposit money banks, cheque printers and other stakeholders on the accreditation of cheque printers for 2015/2016 and signed by Director, Banking and Payment Systems Department, [...]

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]]> EU Foreign Affairs Council – Immigration: imminent partnership agreement with Tunisia https://www.theinfostride.com/eu-foreign-affairs-council-immigration-imminent-partnership-agreement-with-tunisia/ Tue, 19 Nov 2013 04:35:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/apr/2013/11/19/eu-foreign-affairs-council-immigration-imminent-partnership-agreement-with-tunisia/ ROME, Italy, November 19, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — The signing of a “partnership on mobility” between the EU and Tunisia “is imminent”, according to the conclusions of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, in which Minister Emma Bonino participated, whose main themes included human trafficking in the Mediterranean. According to the 28 EU foreign ministers, [...]

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]]> Foreign Minister Westerwelle on Libya: Hopes placed in the revolution must be fulfilled and peaceful protests protected https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-minister-westerwelle-on-libya-hopes-placed-in-the-revolution-must-be-fulfilled-and-peaceful-protests-protected/ Mon, 18 Nov 2013 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/apr/foreign-minister-westerwelle-on-libya-hopes-placed-in-the-revolution-must-be-fulfilled-and-peaceful-protests-protected/ BERLIN, Germany, November 18, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Minister Westerwelle issued the following statement today (16 November) on the fatal attacks on protesters committed by Libyan militiamen: I am appalled at the recent bloody fighting in the Libyan capital Tripoli which left so many people dead or wounded. These incidents constitute a serious [...]

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]]> British Government condemns violence in Tripoli / Foreign Office Minister calls for restraint and offers condolences to families of victims https://www.theinfostride.com/british-government-condemns-violence-in-tripoli-foreign-office-minister-calls-for-restraint-and-offers-condolences-to-families-of-victims/ Sun, 17 Nov 2013 10:25:00 +0000 http://apo.theinfostrides.com/africa/british-government-condemns-violence-in-tripoli-foreign-office-minister-calls-for-restraint-and-offers-condolences-to-families-of-victims/ LONDON, United-Kingdom, November 17, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Hugh Robertson, Minister of State for Middle East and North Africa, said:   “The British Government condemns the violence in Tripoli on 15 November which led to such a tragic loss of life. We urge all parties to exercise restraint and to refrain from further violence. [...]

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]]> Foreign Minister Chikoti of Angola to Visit China https://www.theinfostride.com/foreign-minister-chikoti-of-angola-to-visit-china/ Mon, 16 Sep 2013 06:39:00 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/apr/foreign-minister-chikoti-of-angola-to-visit-china/ BEIJING, China, September 16, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ — Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei announces at the regular press conference: At the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Foreign Minister Georges Chikoti of the Republic of Angola will pay an official visit to China from September 15 to 18.

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