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6 Dec
Qatar Airways has appointed tennis star Novak Djokovic as its global brand ambassador and wellness advisor, announcing a multi-year partnership. The airline expressed pride in teaming up with the 24-time Grand Slam champion and 2024 Olympic gold medalist. The partnership, unveiled at the Altitude Wellness Centre in Al Maha Qatar Airways Crew Accommodation Building, positions…
22 Nov
The ambassador of France to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, has emphasized the importance of fostering partnerships and collaborations to strengthen the Nigerian educational system. According to him, these efforts would enhance the educational ties between the two countries, creating opportunities for shared growth, research development, and educational tourism The ambassador made this known yesterday at the…
30 Oct
In a revealing account of her tenure as Nigeria's ambassador to Spain, ministerial nominee Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu shared that she was compelled to live in a hotel for a full year due to the deplorable state of the Nigerian embassy in Madrid. Speaking during her Senate screening on Wednesday, Ojukwu noted the urgent renovations she spearheaded…
2 Sep
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has been appointed an ambassador of the University of Ibadan on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. The University of Ibadan, established in 1948, is Nigeria's first degree-awarding institution. The IGP was chosen for his distinguished service in law enforcement and his commitment to public safety. The…
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