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Nasarawa: Lawmaker Hon. Nana doles out millions of naira for scholarship
“… As he targets 100 students of higher institutions, scholarship covers from year one of schooling to graduation…”
Member representing Keffi West constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Ibrahim Aliyu Nana, has launched a scholarship scheme for students of tertiary institutions in his constituency.
The first phase of the scheme was launched with 43 students where 17 are students of School of Health Technology Keffi while 26 are students of Nasarawa State University Keffi respectively and the scholarship covers from the start of their academic studies till completion of their tertiary education and graduation.
Hon. Nana, APC, the Chairman, House Committee on Pilgrims Welfare launched the Scheme Saturday in Keffi LGA.
He said that the gesture was borne out of his desire to give children of the less privileged parents access to education.
He disclosed that he is targeting 100 students for the scheme.
” Where all of them will be sponsored from their year one till completion of their education.
” We have 17 students for School of Health Technology Keffi and 26 students for Nasarawa State University Keffi.
” The scholarship is to ease the burden of school fees on their parents as well as complementing government efforts in the education sector” he said.
He urged the beneficiaries to study hard in order to excel in their academic pursuits.
Hon. Nana assured of his continued commitment to initiate different good policies and programmes that would have direct bearing on the lives of the people of his constituency.
The lawmaker called on the people of his constituency to continue to support Gov. Abdullahi Sule’s administration to succeed.
The State Commissioner for Information Dr. Ibrahim Tanko represented by Alh. Muhammed Lawal and the Executive Chairman of Keffi LGA Dr. Muhammed Damagani as well as the APC Chairman of the area Alh. Bello Soja hailed the lawmaker for keying into Governor Abdullahi Sule vision on youths and education urging him to sustain the spirit.
Other stakeholders and students as well as beneficiaries appreciated the lawmaker for the gesture and prayed God to bless him abundantly.
They assured the lawmaker of their support and loyalty at all times and beyond 2027.
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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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