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Pakistan envoy wants collaboration with Nigeria on beauty raw material strengthened
Retired Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, says the collaboration between his country and Nigeria on raw material for beauty products should be strengthened to enhance investments in the country.
The envoy said this on Wednesday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the ongoing Beauty West Africa (BWA) exhibition in Lagos.
NAN reports that the 7th edition of the beauty show is termed as the biggest of its kind in recent times, and it has more than 300 exhibitors from 52 countries in attendance.
The countries include Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Korea, Egypt, China, India, Europe, the Middle East, and South America among others.
According to Khan, the collaboration is a win win situation where the exchange of goods and services is the bedrock of the relationship of Nigeria and Pakistan.
“Nigeria has got a lot of stuff available in terms of raw materials for the beauty products, hence the need for collaboration. Pakistani investors can come and make investments over here.
“They can establish some small manufacturing units, which in turn both countries can benefit from this kind of joint ventures and joint collaboration, so it has to be a win win situation for both sides.”
The envoy said that the existing cultural similarities between both countries for ages had created the platform for the exchange at the BWA show.
NAN reports that the envoy also met with the representatives of Pakistani companies, NAFDAC, United Bank for Africa, as well as legal practitioners and clearing agents on the ease to do business in Nigeria.
Speaking to NAN, some Pakistani exhibitors lauded the organisers of the exhibition for creating a platform for about 52 countries to showcase their beauty products in Nigeria.
They said that the platform provided opportunities to connect and network with one another.
NAN reports that the event, which is a free-to-attend, also features beauty conferences, seminars with demonstrations, as well as showcase beauty products.
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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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