Tinubu departs Brazil for Abuja after G20 summit
President Bola Tinubu departed Galeao Air Force Basa (SBGL) Airport, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Saturday for Abuja after attending the 19th G20 Leaders Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The president will arrive at the Presidential Wing of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 10.00 p.m. (Nigerian time).
Mr Tinubu had attended the G20 Leaders Summit, where he endorsed the global alliance against hunger and poverty, which he said was pivotal.
The president also held bilateral talks with Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, who commended his administration’s economic reforms and their positive indicators.
He also presided over the signing of the $2.5 billion Letter of Intent between the Nigerian government and JBS S.A., a Brazilian company and one of the top three largest meat processing companies globally.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Sport
AMGA 2024: Tanzania sweep men, women’s 42km full marathon
Tanzania on Saturday completed a clean sweep in the 42km full marathon of the men’s and women’s categories at the ongoing 2024 Africa Military Games in Abuja.
Rights
16 Days of Activism: Reps to lead historic march against gender-based violence
A spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, said this in a statement on Saturday.
Education
NECO accredits more foreign schools for SSCE, BECE
Mr Sani said the development aimed to broaden the council’s horizon and expand its global presence.
Lagos
Lagos introduces online portal for building material testing
LSMTL has launched an online registration portal to streamline its material testing processes.
Politics
Delta: Commission of inquiry concludes sitting on kingship, land tussles
The Delta Commission of Inquiry into land and kingship disputes in Ogwashi Uku and its neighbouring communities has concluded its sitting.
Health
LAUTECH Fire Outbreak: Teaching hospital resumes activities
In a statement on Saturday, the institution said normal activities had commenced in the hospital.
