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Vivacity Development Partners with OCCE to Host Side Event at UNGA 79
Engr. Oluwakemi Areola, CEO of Vivacity Development, has announced a timely side event set to take place at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York later this year. She made this announcement during her speech at the GTA event held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos on July 20, 2024.
In her address, Engr. Areola stated the reasons behind the need for the side event titled “Forging the Future: Unveiling Innovative Solutions for Work, Sustainability, and the Green Economy.” She emphasized the urgency of upskilling Nigerians for future jobs, noting that by 2030, at least 30 million jobs will become obsolete. She highlighted the critical need for initiatives that prepare the workforce for emerging opportunities.
Vivacity Development’s previous participation in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) held from November 30 to December 12, 2023, in Expo City, Dubai, was a remarkable success. Partnering with Uganda Airlines, Vivacity Development successfully sent a delegation from Nigeria and hosted a highly impactful Side Event titled “Climate Change Awareness: Nigeria’s Action Plan.” The event drew significant attention from over 80,000 international stakeholders, providing a global platform for discussing Nigeria’s climate strategies. Building on this momentum, Vivacity has conducted workshops at various Nigerian universities, educating youth on sustainability and the future of work.
Engr. Areola also announced a strategic partnership with the Office of the Special Adviser on Climate Change & Circular Economy (OCCE), led by Titi Oshodi. This collaboration aims to leverage the competence of OCCE in its bid to continue to unlock the potential of the circular economy by converting waste into resources, thus creating jobs, optimizing government spending, and reducing carbon emissions.
Vivacity Development remains dedicated to fostering a better world. This upcoming event at UNGA 79 will initiate critical conversations on addressing pressing global challenges such as food security, climate change, and social injustice.
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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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