The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are set to participate in the largest NATO exercise in decades later this month. Steadfast Defender 2024 will run from late January to late May and involve more than 90,000 personnel, including 1,000 Canadian troops. The drills will simulate a hypothetical scenario where Article 5 is triggered. Article 5 is the section in […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says voters in the United States will face a choice later this year between optimism for the future or nostalgia for a past that never existed. Trudeau made the comments in Montreal today to a business crowd in reference to Donald Trump’s victory Monday in the Iowa Republican caucuses, which gives the former president an […]
Canadian firms expect sales to slow as interest rates crimp consumer spending and they see inflation easing despite increased concerns over wages, the central bank said on Monday in a fourth quarter survey. Some 38% of businesses expect a recession over the next year, up from a third in the previous Bank of Canada survey, and 61% of consumers […]
By Odunitan Omobomi “This event not only serves as a platform for promoting and showcasing tourism, cultural values, and investment opportunities, but it also serves as a lubricating jelly to strengthen the bond between Canada and Ekiti State, South West, Nigeria,” he said. He then informed the gathering that “it is only in Ekiti that you can find two springs, […]
By Odunitan Omobomi The Director General of the Ekiti State Bureau of Tourism Development, Amb Wale Ojo-Lanre Esq, has extended heartfelt commendation to the Deputy High Commissioner, Canada Embassy in Lagos for hosting a remarkable Tourism Bazaar at their No 4 Anifowose Street, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria The event held on Thursday 4th December 2023 showcased and promoted the rich […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated trauma kits for the treatment of victims of attacks in Plateau communities. According to NAN, Musa Mahdi, WHO coordinator in Plateau, said the donation was in line with the organisation’s commitment to supporting the government in addressing humanitarian issues. On December 24, gunmen invaded about 17 villages in Bokkos, Barkin-Ladi, and […]
“Humanity is strongest when we stand together. 2024 must be a year for rebuilding trust and restoring hope,” expressed Mr. Guterres in his New Year’s message. “Let’s resolve to make 2024 a year of building trust and hope in all that we can accomplish together,” he urged, concluding with warm wishes for a happy and peaceful New Year. […]