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Giant Gee Nigeria Unveils 2026 Capacity-Building Programmes in Partnership with Italian Firm
Giant Gee Nigeria Limited has announced the rollout of its 2026 capacity-building and professional development training programmes, aimed at strengthening workforce skills, improving institutional efficiency and promoting sustainable economic growth across key sectors.
The Managing Director of Giant Gee Nigeria Limited, Ambassador Augustine Chigbolu, disclosed this in a press brief on the company’s strategic plans for the coming year.
According to him, the company has concluded arrangements with DT2 Italy, a reputable international training and development organisation, for the delivery of the programmes, in collaboration with Vinik Parliamentary Consult.
“These programmes are carefully designed to equip participants with future-ready skills while aligning Nigeria’s public and private institutions with global best practices,” Chigbolu said. “Our partnership with DT2 Italy underscores our commitment to delivering training that is practical, impactful and internationally competitive.”
He explained that the 2026 training cycle would be delivered under two major categories: vocational training programmes and capacity-building programmes for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
The vocational training programmes will focus on Environmental Sustainability, particularly waste management and recycling; Information Technology, including artificial intelligence simulations and ICT; distribution chain and logistics; as well as online vocational agribusiness training to be delivered in English.
For MDAs, the capacity-building programmes are designed to strengthen governance, accountability and digital transformation. Areas of focus include taxation and tax policy, financial management and audit, and digital government and e-commerce.
Ambassador Chigbolu noted that the collaboration with DT2 Italy and Vinik Parliamentary Consult would ensure the adoption of internationally aligned training standards and practical learning approaches tailored to Nigeria’s development needs.
“By bridging local realities with global expertise, we are positioning organisations and individuals to compete effectively in an increasingly digital and interconnected world,” he added.
Giant Gee Nigeria Limited said further details on programme schedules, participation requirements and implementation timelines would be communicated in due course.
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Algeria’s Glorious Revolution: Embassy Marks 72nd Anniversary in Abuja
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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