Nigeria has partnered with Saudi Arabia to promote healthy living through the establishment of Eat Rite Restaurants across the country

Speaking at the grand opening of one of the restaurants in Abuja, the Chairman of Eatrite Food Services West Africa, Mr Isa Inuwa explained that the combined effort would create wealth and empower Nigerians thereby reducing the unemployment rate in the country.

He said that Nigeria was getting investments, expertise, and training from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and hopes to strengthen business and diplomatic relationships through cuisines.

“When you have two countries cooperating, investing in each other, selling goods or services one way or two ways, what you are actually doing is you are enhancing their diplomatic connections as it were and bringing the people together. And of course exchanging culture. Part of the food that we will be selling here are of Saudi origin. That is the foundation. That’s why I said we are enhancing diplomatic relations between Nigeria and the kingdom of Saudi Arabic. We are bringing economic interests together, we are bringing people together and we are exchanging cultures,“ Mr Inuwa said.

He also said that customers are to get value in a clean and conducive environment noting that Eat Rite West Africa has plans to open additional fifty restaurants across Nigeria in no distant time.

“Don’t just look at the number of the restaurants, look at what would happen if you open one restaurant, think also about the associated benefits and associated activities that will come into being just because you opened a single restaurant”. He said.

He encouraged Nigerians to help propagate the eat-right lifestyle.

The Franchise Director of Herfy – Saudi Arabia’s biggest restaurant chain, Mr Muhammed Ali San, said that Nigeria has the population to make any business succeed.

He said that with the successful opening of the Abuja restaurant, in the next two years, more businesses would be opened in Nigeria.

“We are doing business through franchise and we are keeping the high quality of products. Nigeria is one of the largest countries and your population is more than two hundred million. So, definitely this country needs more concepts and more brands to come in. So, this is a good opportunity for us to be here before the other international brands come”. He said.

The grand opening had the Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Zubairu Dada, diplomats and top Nigeria officials in attendance.

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The Association of Digital Media Core Advocates (ADMCA), has organised a one-day media summit for journalists in Anambra State.

The event which took place at Awka, Anambra state capital, had its theme; “Role of Media in Countering Political Intolerance, Electoral Violence and Fake News.”

According to the President of the Association, Harris Chuma, the training is coming during a transition period in Nigeria as the general election is around the corner.

“Typically elections of this nature, so many issues bothering on Intolerance, propaganda, fake news, thuggery as well as outright violence. This is why as media people there is need for us to play crucial role of informing the masses about the dangers of these ugly tendencies.

We must be adequately prepared in order to give the public what they need and desire. It is our belief that this interaction would sharpen all of us, in preparation of the task ahead,” he added.

On the rise of fake news, a participant lamented that fake news has caused a lot of harm than good in the country.

“Fake news breeds Intolerance and violence so, journalists should be mindful of the type of news they dish out to the public. As a journalist you must be factual and make sure your reports are clear and concise in relaying the information.”

The Vice President, the Nigerian Union of Journalists, Southeast Council, Comrade Emma Ifesinachi, urged journalists to be credible in their reportage.

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, Mohammed Bello has charged Journalists on accurate data reportage of the 2023 Population and Housing Census

The Minister gave the charge during a workshop themed: “Getting The People Involved,“ which was organized for media professionals on effective reportage of the Census by the National Population Commission in Abuja Nigeria’s capital with the

Represented by the Director, Information and Communication of the FCTA, Mr Mohammed Hazat explained that the Administration is; “Working closely with traditional institutions and local authorities in the Territory to fully sensitize the residents especially those in rural communities on the importance of availing themselves and their households for the enumerators to be counted during the exercise.”

While urging the participants to pay attention and make judicious use of their time, the Minister explained that the workshop would improve their capacity and skills to enable them effectively and efficiently reports events, activities geared towards a successful national census.

According to him, “Without accurate data of the population and housing demographic in a country, the nation will not be able fully to develop because you would have nothing to rely on when planning for the socio-economic and educational development of the country.“

Bello who stated that the 2023 National Population and Housing Census is critical for the advancement of Nigeria, added; “It is, therefore, very important that adequate attention be paid to its conduct in order to ensure its success.”

The Federal Commissioner in charge of FCT, National Population Commission, Mr Joseph Kwali stated that preparations are in top gear for the successful conduct of the census exercise adding that it is the responsibility of every citizen to participate by presenting themselves to be counted.

He called for the support of stakeholders to deliver to the country credible and reliable data it can use for sustainable development and planning.

“Over the years, the Commission has invested considerable time and resources planning for the census by drawing from its rich institutional experience spanning two censuses and a pool of tested professionals to give the nation a truly digital and scientific census that will generate data for national planning within the context of our present realities.

“I am pleased to inform you all that the outcome of the preparatory activities of the 2023 Population and Housing census has been reassuring. The Commission has successfully demarcated 774 LGAs in all the States of the federation and the FCT”.

The Federal Commissioner also stated that the Commission conducted the first and the second census pre-test exercises in preparation for the census and added that the trial census was conducted in June 2022.

He further said that the Commission is on course in its mission of delivering an accurate census to Nigerians and strategic partnership with the media would ensure that citizens are well informed.

Kwali reassured the participants that the Commission would continue to engage them on all activities of the Commission especially, towards the successful conduct of the 2023 Population and Housing Census.

He reiterated that getting the 2023 Population and Housing Census right is a task that must be done and the Commission is committed to ensuring that everything about the census is done professionally.

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The Adamawa State Government has paid last respect to Nigeria’s elder Statesman, the late Air Commodore Dan Suleiman as his body was laid to rest in his home town of Guyuk Local Government Area

Adamawa Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri during the burial described Suleiman’s death as a great loss to the nation.

“The news of his death is disheartening to his relatives, friends and colleagues in more ways than one. But little can be done at the moment, other than mourn a life well lived, a life of impact, and a name familiar to many who thrived under his tutelage both in the Military and the fight for democracy in Nigeria.

“It is with deep sense of great loss but total submission to the will of God that I note the demise of one of Adamawa’s great leader. 

“He was indeed a respected Politician, who was always mindful of his integrity and used his Military background and discipline to engineer positive changes in the behaviour and character of his Children and those close to him.”

The Governor noted that the late Military tactician would be sorely missed as he always put his deep knowledge and understanding of issues at the disposal of those who followed him.

He emphasized that the Air Commodore Suleiman stood for justice and the well-being of his people and that the gap he has left at this critical period of Nigeria’s political history when his services are needed most is painful.

Governor Fintiri recalled that the late Suleiman drew attention to the various societal ills and suggested corrective steps which brought calming words during the period of turmoil.

“Dan Suleiman was an honest man, who stood for the truth in his entire life, the state had taken solace in the fact that he dedicated his life to serve God and humanity.

“At this period of mourning, I on behalf of the the people and government of Adamawa State urge the traditional ruler of Guyuk, HRM Kuruhaye Dishon Dansanda 11, the family and the entire Lunguda chiefdom to take solace in the fact that he led a good life, an unbiased man who stood for the truth all his entire life.”

The late Air Commodore Dan Suleiman who died at 80, was a member of General Murtala Muhammed’s Supreme Military Council, military governor of Plateau State, Chairman of the Middle Belt Forum, a Federal Commissioner for Special Duties and he was instrumental in founding the ECOWAS.

He was also Chairman of Allied Bank of Nigeria Plc, one of the founders of NADECCO, leader of the People’s Democratic Party in Adamawa State as well as former Ambassador to Russia.