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Big News: A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of starting a really exciting new assignment in
@UNDP
as the Head of Office NW Nigeria - leading UNDP’s strategic engagements, representation and offer to the states in the sub-region. As part of this portfolio I will also be leading
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The distance between Kano and Lagos is approximately 990 KM. The Dangote Refinery has pipeline infrastructure of 1,100 KM. The largest single train refinery in the world is being commissioned on the 22nd May! 🇳🇬
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UNDP launches an office in Anambra | Signs partnership with Anambra State Government. Take a look at what we have been up to
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It was a pleasure meeting His Excellency the Governor of Kaduna State,
@ubasanius
with members of my team. We updated the Governor on the work we are doing, supporting communities in Kaduna state through the
@UNPeacebuilding
Fund and brainstormed on how to further deepen that
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Official: Yesterday saw the official launch of UNDP's North West Prevention Facility, a multi-donor response to the insecurity in partnership with the State Governments of Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto; and with support of Germany and Norway. Through this Facility we will be tasked
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🚨Vacancy Announcement: Content and communications is King 👑 they say.
@UNDP
and
@UNVolunteers
are looking for a talented Communications Officer - to be based in Sokoto - that will lead the way in creatively communicating the North West’s journey out of conflict and towards
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Last week the Deputy Governor Elect of Sokoto state, Alhaji Idris Gobir told me that peace and security was the number one issue of the incoming administration. UNDP’s North West team had a great first discussion. We’re encouraged by the passion and enthusiasm for the offer UNDP
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Huge testament to the work UNDP has initiated in advancing Prevention in the North West, and to the generosity of
@GermanyDiplo
, we have secured further support to the states of Sokoto, Zamfara and Katsina. I am absolutely excited as to the substantive work we have ahead of us in
On behalf of
@UNDPNigeria
I signed an extension of our government led Prevention Facility in support of banditry
affected 🇳🇬 NW states of
#Katasina
,
#Sokoto
&
#Zamfara
. Thanks to
@GermanyDiplo
for their generous contribution of a total 9 million euros in of support
#SDGs
.
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Congratulations to Nuhu Ribadu on his appointment as National Security Adviser; and to all the new appointees. Looking forward to working with you as we collaborate for the peace and stability of Nigeria. 🇳🇬
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Happy to have led colleagues in the
@UNDPNigeria
North West and Central Office to a productive week with
@KatsinaStateNg
- working on the finer details of the Prevention Facility with H.E the Governor of Katsina.
1. Sealed SME fund for Katsina 🤝🏾
2. Swift livelihood injection
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@stephhegarty
The documentation of discrimination is actually overwhelming, Stephanie. Feel the worry and helplessness in the voices in this video as they beg for understanding. “We are students”
The Police and Army threatening to shoot Africans, who fled Ukraine and are trying to cross Poland's border.
Several Africans have been stuck there under the scorching cold weather for 2 days. Several of them have returned to Lviv, Ukraine.
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His Excellency Fr Hyacinth Alia
@Alialization
is serious about providing solutions to internal displacement in
@benuestategovt
. This week I had the privilege of leading
@UNDPNigeria
’s North West and Central team to sit down with the Governor and members of his cabinet. We agreed
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Thank you for honoring the invitation Your Excellency
@ubasanius
. With such partnerships, we believe we can positively influence the security situation in Kaduna State and the North West
UNDP 🇳🇬 with
@KDPEACECOM
organised a reflection meeting to strengthen existing peace infrastructures. With support from the Peace Building Fund, H.E. Gov
@ubasanius
and
@Zazzau_Emirate
expressed their commitment to achieving sustainable peace in Kaduna state.
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The North West is the only zone that will have a new Governor in each state come May 29th. It is great to see the new set starting off on the front foot of synergy. Peace and security is only achievable if the different states move in lock step with each other. Promising!
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I am really optimistic about the impact we are making at the heart of the insecurity in the North West of Nigeria. With the support of
@GERinNigeria
🇩🇪 and
@NorwayMFA
🇳🇴 collaborations are taking shape as
@UNDPNigeria
executes it’s bold partnerships in the states hit the hardest.
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Consulting opportunity: The
@KDPEACECOM
is looking for a consultant or consulting firm that will design its 5 year strategic plan. A great opportunity to influence and contribute to Kaduna State's peace trajectory.
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Great to see UNDP's relationship with Lagos State Government widening and deepening at the same time. Key partner in our support to the country!
@Mo_UNDP
@WilliamTsuma
At a meeting with the Governor of Lagos State
@jidesanwoolu
,
@Mo_UNDP
discussed
@UNDP
🇳🇬footprint in Lagos and reaffirmed the continued support to the Lagos State Government
@followlasg
. Discussions centered on technology, innovations, tourism, climate fund, data-driven approach.
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💪🏾💪🏾 Let’s go! Congratulations! Excited to work with you
Perhaps, today is also the best time to share this new and exciting challenge in my career.
In the coming days, I will be working with the newly-elected and returning Governors of the North East and North West to develop and implement a wide range of solutions to critical
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Huge welcome to our new Resident Representative,
@ElsieAttafuah
. Glad to be a part of her exciting new vision to create the
#NigeriaWeWant
🎉🎉A great way to start the week welcoming our new Resident Representative
@ElsieAttafuah
to the
#UN
House in Abuja by the
@UNDP
🇳🇬 team.
We are excited to work under her leadership to bring about transformational development for the
#NigeriaWeWant
🇳🇬
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Great promise and great conversations! Breakfast meeting with the northern innovation ecosystem. Inspired by a set of accomplished individuals
@UNDPNigeria
(courtesy of the Lagos Innovation Hub, led by
@WilliamTsuma
) are encouraged by the potentials of such ecosystems - and how
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I am not sure those of us outside Kaduna, have really understood what has been happening in Kaduna. And I am not talking about roads only. Their Permanent Secretaries are international level quality. Their heads of agencies are bright and attentive.
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Volunteering is at the core of the work we do in communities. UN Volunteers have become the engine of our machine in the north west and central. Happy international volunteers day! 🎉
Behind every United Nations Volunteer (UNV) in Nigeria, is an amazing woman making magic happen. Watch to the end to see the Country Coordinator for the United Nations Volunteers programme in Nigeria.
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🚨Vacancy Announcement: Administering the financial and administrative components of a project is critical to the impact and success of such a project. Effectively deploying, expending and reporting on resources keeps the project ticking efficiently. It is the lubricant to the
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Today, I was privileged to brief in a pre-COP28 update on our NW Climate-Peace Hub model. Our climate security work in Nigeria brings to the fore the exciting potentials of working together and bridging divides in the face of the common threat and realities of climate change.
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Happy to have led the annual meeting between
@UNDPNigeria
, the Embassy of Norway 🇳🇴, the Deputy Governor of Katsina and reps of Sokoto state Government. Through the generous support of our donors, glad to note the substantial progress made through our climate security offer to
For Climate -proof conflict prevention & peacebuilding, a delegation of officials from the Office of the Gov. of Sokoto State & Katsina State led by the Dep. Gov Farouk Jobe, officials of the🇳🇴 Embassy &
@UNDPNigeria
held the annual meeting of the N/West Climate-Peace Hubs.
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This is a great read.
@Abdulrahmanleme
continues to be a champion of social investments and reform in Nigeria
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In the midst of devastating reminders around the continent of the importance of political transitions to peace and stability, the African Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) is a timely offer and response by
@UNDPAfrica
.
#AFSIT
will help prevent, prepare for and respond to complex political transitions esp
#UCGs
. The outcome of the AUC-UNDP co-creation workshop is a watershed in
#Africa
’s quest for sustainable peace and stability.
@UNDPAfrica
@_AfricanUnion
@GermanyDiplo
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Really excited by this. An asset to Lagos, Nigeria,
@UNDP
and
@UN
in Nigeria at large. Special mention to the visionaries
@Mo_UNDP
@WilliamTsuma
and team 💪🏾
Good news!
@undpnigeria
launched Innovation Centre in Lagos. It will be a center of ideas. Together with young ppl. private sector &govt we will foster groundbreaking solutions tailored to the unique challenges & opportunities of
#Nigeria
, ensuring that development is sustainable
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Huge thank you to the
@surge_undp
team for putting on a great training. Happy to have been part of an exciting SURGE cohort! Development practitioners SHOULD be involved in crisis response - and SURGE is a great quick way to do that!
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Our Deputy Secretary General
@AminaJMohammed
rains best wishes on the incoming Governor of Katsina State,
@dikko_radda
The United Nations Deputy Director General, Amina Muhammad showering praises upon Dr. Dikko Radda and promised to support and partner with Katsina state for development project.
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Wishing you all the best, Ambassador. The Norwegian Embassy under your leadership has been a dream partner to UNDP and the people of North West Nigeria. Til next time
Thank you to the best team, and to friends and partners of the embassy. I look forward to meet again, so for now; until next time!
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@UNDPNigeria
North West office today held briefings with both the incoming and outgoing Governors of Katsina state. We briefed the Governor and Governor Elect on the pieces of work being implemented in the state, including the North West Prevention Facility, our Climate Security
Katsina state Governor-elect, Dr. Dikko Radda landed at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Airport, Katsina for a meeting with the United Nations' lead agency on international development, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
18th May 2023.
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Thank you for your service! Abu Ali is a Hero’s Hero! 🇳🇬
After recapturing Monguno now we proceed to the eyes of the CinC and the eyes of Nigeria
#Baga
that town is one hell of a business hub and I can imagine how much loss Nigeria will be counting Economically from that town.
To enter Baga from Monguno the task is even /1
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Nigeria is fast becoming a smooth transition veteran democracy! Congratulations to
@officialABAT
and Nigerians on this important day.
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Are you passionate about youth participation in peace?
@UNDPNigeria
and
@KDHSSD
are looking for a consultant to lead the development of the really exciting Kaduna State Action Plan (SAP) on Youth Peace & Security. Terms of reference here - … Method of
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Great to see you leading the way in creating linkages between almajiris and vocational education. There’s a blueprint in the making here. 👏🏽 👏🏽
Kaduna
#ARCP
Today we handed over first batch of Almajiris to PAN learning center Kaduna where they’d be trained in the following skills:
Vehicle Maintenance
Auto Diagnosis
Auto AC maintenance
Auto Tyres, Alignment &Balancing services
Auto Spray Painting
Welding &Fabrication
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“In 2023, a World Bank flagship report found that in Nigeria and Tanzania, extreme poverty declined by about seven per cent after three or more years of exposure to internet coverage, while labour force participation and wage employment increased by up to eight per cent.”
Nigeria’s poverty reduced by seven per cent – World Bank
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@OpeBee
Minor correction. Walton was kidnapped in Niger Republic and moved to Sokoto state, Nigeria from where the rescue operation took place
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An interesting angle.
@Abdulrahmanleme
puts forward that "An NSA is not a combatant" and argues that perhaps it is time for a non-military NSA "with an understanding of the socio-cultural and political determinants of conflict." A strong argument and an interesting read.
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If you want to keep tabs on the work of Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the new Minister of Foreign Affairs work, follow this handle ⬇️
In his first official outing as HMFA,
@YusufTuggar
, under the leadership of our President,
@officialABAT
, helped to achieve the following:
1. Put multilateral reform on the agenda, calling for Nigeria's inclusion at the G20 and the highest levels of global decision making
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@StatiSense
It is actually 18 new Governors. The numbering here is wrong as there is no Number 8
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"Chad under President Deby.. put a lot of pressure on Boko Haram in the region. If there's a disintegration, it would see an increased arms flow and an emboldened Boko Haram, that should concern any policymaker and security actor in Nigeria." -
@Mo_UNDP
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Congratulations Isah. Well deserved appointment. All the best to all the appointees
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Cash transfers are fantastic ways to cut out the middle man and give quick cash injections to women led SMEs. They know best what their business needs are and have the freedom to invest it in the way they see fit.
@Mo_UNDP
and
@UNDPNigeria
strikes again
Visited
#Ilorin
#Kwara
State today to launch a our
#Covid
economic recovery cash transfer initiative with Governor
@RealAARahman
& Prof Gambari COS to President
@MBuhari
. This Cash transfer will target vulnerable groups with 60% beneficiaries being women owned businesses.
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@officialABAT
has had quite an impressive outing in India and UAE in the last week. Clearly a lot of hard work from
@YusufTuggar
and his team. Follow
@fhwando
- the Minister’s SA Policy and Special Duties if you want to understand behind the scenes developments in Nigeria’s
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Look - Game changing work is taking place through this Programme. And that’s a fact. I take great pride in seeing a no thrills programme focus on security and the economy amongst other things restoring value to people’s lives. 👍🏾
As part of the stabilization mission yesterday, together with the
@NigeriaGov
we officially handed over a rehabilitated Customs office & Barack at the Nigeria-Cameroon border. This will help strengthen security, civil authority & enhance cross-border trade.
#BuildForwardBetter
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Is it your red card? Arsenal trying to create a narrative for when they eventually bottle it… again!
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@CatherineWong01
@CairoPeaceKeep
@AswanForum
@UNPeacekeeping
@UNDPPA
@UNEP
@SwedenUN
@NorwayUN
@GermanyUN
@irishmissionun
@UKUN_NewYork
@eu_eeas
@KenyaMissionUN
@GPPAC
@UNPeacebuilding
@UNhumansecurity
@SameeraSavarala
@Ndjek200
@TomoSeriUNDP
@WalidAli_75
@adampforbes
@RaquelLeandro
@DKyurkchieva
@_FatmaAhmed
@Aimee_Brown_
@chakabak
@WilliamTsuma
Indeed. Looks like a great crowd. We shall have to catch up in the new year..
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Heartfelt thoughts and prayers for those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
I am deeply saddened by the news of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye & Syria, and offer my heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
The
@UN
stands ready to support emergency response efforts.
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Oh my days I can't wait til the Liverpool attack is unleashed against Real Madrid tomorrow night!
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If indeed
@dawisu
has been arrested by the DSS/Authorities, without a word to his family, that is both sad and worrying on so many levels.
#FreeDawisu
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All the enemies of
@LFC
have crawled out of the wood work. It’s nice to see you again. As your messages have insightfully pointed out, yes - things will change. We are devastated. We are going into one month silent mourning. Next year you don’t want to hear pim. Iss okay. It is
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David has been a great colleague to work with and it’s sad to see him go. An SDG Champ indeed!
Bid farewell to my colleague David Maina who has been leading our work on
#DDR
in NE 🇳🇬. I thank him for all his efforts in advancing
@UN
values and norms. I used the opportunity to present him with
#SDG
champion award on behalf of
@UNDPNigeria
.
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Incredibly emotional. You have been a star, Jordan! The most decorated Liverpool Captain in modern times. Wishing you nothing but the very best in Saudi Arabia
#YNWA
Jordan Henderson. A Liverpool legend. Thank you for everything you've done for Liverpool FC.
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The news of the passing of Herbert Wigwe C.F.R together with members of his family is tragic and sad news. May their souls Rest in Peace. The banking colossus will be dearly missed.
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Great witnessing the official signing of the climate-security partnership between
@NorwayMFA
and
@UNDPNigeria
. Momentum is building for support in the North West. UNDP are building an intengrated package for the region. Watch this space.
The
@NorwayMFA
’s
@NorAmbNigeria
&
@UNDP
’s
@Mo_UNDP
just signed an agreement to kick-start the Northwest Climate Peace Hubs Project. The project aims to deploy climate action approach to Conflict Prevention caused by the herder-farmer tensions in Northwest 🇳🇬
#PartnersAtCore
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Racism would not stand a chance if the same energy, solidarity and collective resistance were to be applied to ridding football of its vileness
#SuperLeagueOut
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Congratulations boss! Pakistan just struck Gold! 💫 💪🏾 🇵🇰
Congrats to Mohamed Yahya (
@Momalindi
) on his appointment by
@UN
chief
@antonioguterres
to lead our
@UNinPak
team!
We look forward to working with him & his team to rescue the
#GlobalGoals
in this Decade of Action
#ForPeopleForPlanet
.
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Wishing you a speedy recovery, Naby ❤️
Naby Keïta suffered an adductor muscle injury whilst warming up for the game against VfB Oldenburg and will be out of action for several weeks.
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Naby 💚
#werder
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This seems to be a growing problem that is successfully avoiding mainstream media headlines. Rather than burying our heads in the sand, should we not be confronting the problem. A young/new organisation should be amenable. We don’t want another SARS, do we?
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We have roughly 3 times the population of the UK, yet the UK has over 500,000 more nurses than Nigeria. We need to invest in our social services! Health care and Education are matters of national emergency
''As we are producing them, some countries of the world are already waiting by the corner, luring them with good packages and conducive working environment.''
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A really calm and collected outing by the Finance Minister. Nigeria represented well in Davos.
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This is a very shrewd ‘signing’ by Gov
@dikko_radda
. I look forward to working with Bilkisu as
@UNDPNigeria
continues supporting the developmental aspirations of Katsina state over the coming years.
Governor
@dikko_radda
of Katsina State has approved the appointment of Bilkisu Sulaiman Ibrahim as the pioneer Executive Secretary (ES) of the Katsina State Development Management Board.
Bilkisu will bring a wealth of expertise to her new role, holding a Master of Science Degree
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#BuildingThePeace
I am really proud of the tough yet important work we’re pushing with our partners in the Middle Belt - with kind support from the
@JapanGov
. Peace won’t just happen. We must pursue it from all angles
#GAJI
, enhancing social cohesion in Buruku LGA.
@Ashraf_UNDP
@WEPN
@magdala2010
@adesonbig
@EmpressMsoo
@Gracie_IA
@LinksNig
@ESLFfoundation
@government
of japan
@UNDP
@benuestategovt
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Congratulations to
@BashirSZuntu
and congratulations to Kaduna State. A really shrewd pick.
GOVERNOR UBA SANI APPOINTS BASHIR SULEIMAN ZUNTU AS ACCOUNTANT GENERAL
The Governor of Kaduna State, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani has approved the appointment of BASHIR SULEIMAN ZUNTU as the ACCOUNTANT GENERAL of Kaduna State. The appointment takes immediate effect.
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Really happy to see Nigeria’s Vaccine Roll out kick off! A momentous occasion for Dr Cyprain Ngong, the first to be vaccinated in Nigeria (AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine).
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🇳🇬 🦅
💪🏾
Nigeria have participated in 19 AFCON tournaments and have reached the semi-finals 16 times.
UNREAL 🤯🇳🇬
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Your friends and enemies alike are so happy to hear this! 😁
Not at all. My family returns tomorrow. So, I’ll go back to being a busy Dad offline, and less active here. It was fun while it lasted. 😀
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This is the fourth coup within a year in the West and Central African region. Worrying domino effect at play. Influential (and more stable) nations in the region, and the continents multilaterals should not leave this matter to fate. A comprehensive plan is needed.
BREAKING: Burkina Faso president Roch Kabore has been detained at a military camp by mutinying soldiers, two security sources and a West African diplomat tell Reuters.
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It’s difficult to understand which direction this ECOWAS split is headed.
@AbdulWando
has his say on the issue. Great read.
The Alliance of Sahel States withdraw from ECOWAS: What does this mean for (West) Africa? by
@AbdulWando
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@Surayyah__ahmad
Done. It only took 5 seconds. And congratulations on a worthy and already impressive achievement
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Brentford THUMP Manchester United.
FULL-TIME: Brentford THUMP Manchester United 🐝
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@Pastoralist1
@AminuMusa2
@winniesolarin
@junaidumaina
@DrModibbo1
@oren_sa
@DrRaziqKakar
Totally off course
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@matzschmale
@Alialization
@UNDPNigeria
@UNPiper
@William__UN
@KToogood27675
@Momalindi
@unhcrnigeria
@IOM_Nigeria
Thanks, Chief 🙏🏾
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The Executive Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda met with the Northwest Coordinator of UNDP
@AshrafUsman_
and his team to discuss the implementation of the Northwest Prevention Facility and Climate Peace Hub.
The signed agreement provides over 700 million to
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Raheem Sterling is gonna tear up the Premier League this season. I see a minimum of 15 league goals from him and 19 sorry full backs
#LFC
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Absolutely heartbreaking. The whole country mourns with you,
@davido
BREAKING: The Lagos police command has confirmed the death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, the son of Davido, the Afrobeats singer.
#TheCableIndex
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👏🏽👏🏽to
@WilliamTsuma
and the team at
@UNDPAccLabs
as they continue pushing the boundaries of innovation in pursuit of
#SDGs
and Development solutions
I am pleased to announce a new partnership between
@UNDPAccLabs
&
@AfriLabs
to advance
#innovation
and homegrown solutions, connect innovators and accelerate
#SDG
action.
#TheAfricaWeWant
#SDGs
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Great news!
Aduna Capital's $20 million fund will focus on startups from Northern Nigeria and aim for 50% female representation.
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