Portugal Reopens Consular Office in Lagos

The Portuguese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. António Pedro da Vinha Rodrigues da Silva and other representatives of Portugal officially launched the Office of the Consular for Portugal in Lagos and the Five Thousand Miles (5TM) initiative.

The newly appointed Honorary Consular in Lagos, Mr. Pedro Hipolito, who is also the CEO Five Thousand Miles, according to Mr. Rodrigues da Silva is not only to serve the Portuguese community in Lagos or South-west Nigeria, but also to work toward strengthen the economic and trade relationship between our two countries.

Five Thousand Miles (5TM) is an international business development agency that dedicates itself to providing a range of diversified services intended to support companies who wish to enter the African market. 5TM has five business areas: advisory, development, networking, trading and investment. 5TM has among its clients major companies in several business areas. 5TM also promotes networking events and pursues trading and investment opportunities.

 

USAID Launches Agribusiness Partnerships with Chi Farms and Niji Foods

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched two new agribusiness partnerships with Chi Farms and Niji Foods.

Agribusiness Partnerships

Through these partnerships, USAID aims to address development and business challenges to agricultural inputs and mechanization by providing quality technical advisory services and expanded market opportunities for smallholder farmers. These partnerships will also capitalize on the untapped potential of smallholder farmers and small processors to help grow agribusinesses, create secure jobs, and boost economic growth in Nigeria.

These initiatives are part of the U.S. government Feed the Future program, which was launched globally in 2012. Since 2014, Feed the Future has invested $75 million in Nigeria helping 800,000 Nigeria farmers acquire improved seeds, fertilizers, tools and access to markets.

 

UN Grants 7 Slots To Nigerian Peace Corps For Its 2017 Gatherings

The United Nations has granted 7 slots to the Officers of the Nigerian Peace Corps (NPC), to enable it participate in all United Nations meetings and conferences, including that of the General Assembly, for the year 2017.

This was even as the Corps has successfully concluded its annual accreditation for the membership of the UN regular committee on Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) for the current year.

The Nigerian Peace Corps has been enjoying a consultative status with the United Nations over the years, and the Corps is currently a member of the Social and Economic unit of the UN.

According to the National Commandant of Nigerian Peace Corps, Amb. (Dr.) Dickson Akoh, the knowledge acquired by the Officers of the Corps shall be used as focal point for the orientation of all members of the NPC and Nigerian youths in general.