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Beauty West Africa exhibition begins in Lagos with 16 Pakistani companies, others

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November 26, 2024

The Beauty West Africa Exhibition begins in Lagos, the commercial city of Nigeria where 16 Pakistani companies, 30 delegations and other exhibitors are in attendance.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 7th edition of the exhibition is scheduled to hold from Nov. 26 to 28.

The 2024 event is termed as the biggest of the beauty exhibition in recent years with more companies and exhibitors showcasing hair care products, cosmetics, herbal and organic products among others.

Also, Retired Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria would be addressing the high level delegation during the programme.

The Pakistani delegations would be looking forward to a robust outing as business exchange, signing of Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) and synergies would be established.
Speaking with NAN on the sidelines of the event, Mr Samnoon Basraa, the Pakistani Trade Attache to Nigeria, said that he was glad to be in Nigeria, participating in the West Africa beauty exhibition to showcase his country’s products.

He said that the government of Pakistan strengthened its focus within African policy since it was formulated in 2017.

He added that since the policy was made, the trade volume between Nigeria and Pakistan had gradually increased.

“Our total trade is increasing, and if you compare the first four months of this fiscal year, from July to October, with the previous year, Pakistani exports have increased by 48 per cent and similarly, Pakistani imports from Nigeria are also increasing.

“Pakistan values are imports of liquefied natural gas and soya bean from Nigeria, which is gradually increasing as well, ‘’he said.

Speaking on the huge demand for beauty products, Samnoon said that both countries’ beauty products and cosmetics offer cost effective, cheap, and good quality products .

“Most Pakistani companies at the exhibition are working towards investing in Nigeria. They are not just in Nigeria to increase on our exports alone, it’s both ways.

“So, this is just the first time that 16 companies were invited by the Lagos State government to participate at the West Africa Beauty Exhibition.

“This shows progress and they are receiving very good responses from the Nigerian market, while some of them are already here registered in Nigeria while others are interested in registering in Nigeria,’’ he said.

NAN also reports that over 300 companies from 52 countries were currently participating at the exhibition in Lagos.

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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja

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November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Embassy of Algeria in Nigeria has commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Glorious Revolution of November 1, 1954, with a reception in Abuja, highlighting Algeria’s liberation struggle and strengthening diplomatic relations with Nigeria.

The event, held on November 9, 2026, at Continental Suites Hotel, attracted prominent personalities, including the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, members of the Federal Government, senior government officials, heads of diplomatic missions and other friends of Algeria.

Speaking at the reception, Algeria’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Hocine Mezoued, welcomed guests and paid tribute to the country’s freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives during the struggle for independence.

He described the November 1, 1954 revolution as the foundation of modern Algeria, noting that the sacrifices of the nation’s martyrs made it possible for the country to reclaim its sovereignty.

On Algeria’s development agenda, Mezoued said President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s administration had continued to pursue economic reforms, diversification and national development under its New Algeria vision.

He noted that the country was recording progress in non-hydrocarbon exports, while improvements in the business environment had boosted investor confidence and attracted significant foreign investments.

On foreign policy, the ambassador reaffirmed Algeria’s commitment to non-interference, respect for national sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution and the right of peoples to self-determination.

Addressing security challenges in the Sahel, he stressed that lasting peace could not be achieved through military measures alone, insisting that economic development, inclusive dialogue and peaceful resolution of disputes remained essential.

Turning to Nigeria-Algeria relations, Mezoued described the partnership as one founded on shared values and the commitment of both countries’ leaders to advancing African development.

He identified the Trans-Saharan Highway, Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Trans-Saharan Fibre Optic Backbone as major strategic projects receiving attention from both countries.

The ambassador also disclosed that Algeria had continued to provide scholarships to Nigerian students to strengthen human capital development and capacity building.

He further announced that Air Algérie expanded its Nigerian operations on October 26, 2026, with the introduction of two weekly flights to Lagos, expressing confidence that the service would boost trade and tourism.

Looking ahead, Mezoued said 2027 would offer fresh opportunities to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly through the fifth Joint High Bi-National Commission scheduled to hold in Abuja.

He expressed optimism that the meeting would provide an opportunity to assess existing partnerships, identify new areas of cooperation and move Nigeria-Algeria relations towards a more practical and results-driven phase.

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