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Minister Vows To Support Capacity Building For Nigerian Youth
Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Bio-Ibrahim has vowed to support any capacity building effort that will promote the potential of young women and girls in order to empower them to play their part in shaping the future of Nigeria.
Dr. Bio-Ibrahim made this assertion in her office in Abuja during a courtesy visit by some executive members of the Progressive Young Women Forum.
According to the Minister, young women and girls need mentorship to enable them to realize their full economic and political potential.
She stated that young women will be gradually repositioned through mentorship and empowerment to enable them to positively impact their families and communities.
Earlier in her address, Hon. Patience Kwache, the National President, Progressive Young Women Forum who led the delegation on the visit, disclosed that the purpose of their visit was to brief the Minister on the forum’s activities and to explore potential areas of collaboration with the ministry.
Extolling the Honourable Minister’s dedication to duty when she served as the National President of the Forum and now that she is the Minister of Youth Development, Hon. Kwache expressed confidence in her ability to adequately represent and promote the interest of the youth.
She posited that the Minister’s past record of achievements were what earned her, her appointment as a Minister, adding that it shows that mentorship is what every girl child needs in order to showcase her talent or potential.
In her welcome address, Hajia Amina Daura, Director of Network & Social Mobilisation Department of the Ministry said that Progressive Young Women Forum(PYWF) is a platform dedicated to nurturing and sensitizing young women across Nigeria through networking, mentorship, capacity building, advocacy efforts and equal representation in governance.
She further said that the forum believes in the significance of amplifying the voices of women and girls, as they deserve equal opportunities to learn, grow, and connect by enabling them to realise their full economic and human potential.
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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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