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UAE-Nigeria Bilateral Relations Advancing Rapidly For Economic Growth – Envoy
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Nigeria Mr Salem AlShamsi said both his country and Nigeria’s relations is rapidly advancing across all fields to boost their economies.
The ambassador said this at the UAE 53rd National Day celebration on Wednesday in Abuja.
The celebration, with theme, “Year of Sustainability’’ was declared by the President, Sheikh Mohammed Al Nahyan.
Also as part of the country’s sustainable efforts, it will be hosting Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week from Jan. 12 to Jan. 18, 2025.
The UAE national celebration, known as the Eid Al Eithad in Arabic, is a day to celebrate the country’s heritage of deep-rooted tradition.
The remembrance of a shared union has allowed for rich cultural diversity in the UAE.
The envoy said that 2024 had witnessed the resumption of UAE visa issuance, the return of Emirates Airlines and the launch of Thuraya services by Al Yah Satellite Communication in Nigeria.
He also said that the American Hospital Dubai Offices in had been opened Lagos and Abuja.
“These developments are part of the ongoing efforts to further strengthen the robust economic ties between our nations.
“Our bilateral, non-oil trade grew by 22 per cent between 2022 and 2023, rising from 2.2 billion dollars to 2.7 billion dollars. The UAE has also provided 22.3 million dollars in humanitarian aid.
“In this context, the Noor Dubai Foundation launched an eye treatment campaign in Abuja, treating over 3, 000 people, continuing its efforts since 2019, during which its has treated over 9 million people.
“We look forward to a robust future while being proud of our achievements so far, ” he said.
He said a personal point of pride for him was the fact that the UAE relationship with Nigeria was institutional based on the respect and mutual support in all fields,’’ he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that the high point of the event was when two people won an all expense paid trip to the UAE sponsored by Emirates Airlines.
NAN
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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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