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Zulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you

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8 months ago

December 29, 2024

The Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Adeyinka Adeboye, has conveyed the message of President Bola Tinubu to the

crew and players of the Super Eagles B for picking one of the tickets for next year’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda from February 1st to 28th, 2025.

Zulu, as the SSA is fondly called, said President Tinubu was happy with the players for their on-and-off-the-pitch performance and the grit and resilience they displayed in the course of the match which saw them triumphed after the blast of the final whistle by the Moroccan referee, Hamza El Fariq.

“I want to inform you, the players and the technical crew, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is happy with your performance on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo where you took your Ghanaian counterpart, the Black Galaxies, to the cleaners with your outstanding display and clinical finishes which saw Nigeria qualified for our first CHAN since 2018.

“Your qualification showed the true Nigerian spirit in you which Mr President is proud of. You have made the country proud and the Federal Government will do all within its power to make sure that you get all the necessary support for the tournament proper in February 2025. Kudos to the coaches and the players and all the backroom staff,” the SSA said.

The home-based Super Eagles book their qualification to the Championship after a 3-1 aggregate scoreline against the visitors on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

The Coach Daniel Ogunmodede side got the first goal in the 20th minute through Remo Stars’ wing back, Sodiq Ismail, while Nduka Junior doubled the lead in the 23rd minute before Isaac Saviour took the game beyond the reach of the Ghanaians with Nigeria’s third goal in the 25th minute.

The Black Galaxies got their consolation goal in the 71st minute through Amakhona Stephen but it was too late as Nigeria picked the CHAN ticket.

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Youths to Explore Non-Oil Export Opportunities with NEXIM Bank MD at APC Youth Breakfast Session

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12 hours ago

August 29, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Mr. Abubakar Abba Bello, is set to engage young Nigerian entrepreneurs and business owners on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 9 a.m., in a high-level breakfast session focused on non-oil export opportunities and wealth creation.

The event, organized by the Youth Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the leadership of the National Youth Leader, Hon. Dayo Israel, is part of a broader initiative to drive foreign exchange inflows and empower the next generation of business leaders. The session will be streamed live online and is open to participants nationwide, with registration required via bit.ly/abbabellonexim.

Hon. Dayo Israel emphasized the importance of boosting non-oil exports to stimulate job creation and economic diversification in Nigeria.

“If we are to create more local jobs and attract foreign exchange, we must scale up non-oil exports. Our young entrepreneurs need access to funding, technical support, and market information. That’s why we are excited to host the MD of NEXIM Bank—to connect them directly with Nigeria’s top export facilitator,” he said.
Mr. Bello’s engagement will cover key areas such as: Access to finance for SMEs and agribusinesses, Export readiness and leveraging opportunities in AfCFTA, Exploring new markets for non-oil products, NEXIM Bank’s role in promoting agro-led export growthand Empowering Nigerian youth to build globally competitive enterprises

This session follows a successful lineup of recent events at the APC Youth House, including discussions with the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, and the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko. Over 100 young participants have also benefited from various capacity-building workshops hosted by the Youth Wing.

According to Hon. Israel, the Youth Wing remains committed to aligning its programs with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with a focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and inclusive economic growth.

“It’s a packed week of transformative sessions at the Youth House. We’re shaping the minds of our young progressives and building a future driven by innovation, export, and enterprise,” he added.

NEXIM Bank, as Nigeria’s premier export credit agency, plays a strategic role in promoting non-oil export and providing financial solutions that stimulate inclusive economic growth.

This partnership with the APC Youth Wing is a significant step towards integrating young Nigerians into global trade and positioning them for long-term business success.

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