Tag: Catriona Laing
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British High Commissioner, Catriona Laing bids farewell to Nigeria
Outgoing British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Catriona Wendy Laing, says she’s fascinated by Nigeria, particularly the music, dance, culture, and she’s had “a fabulous time here.”
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2023: The World’s eyes will be on Nigeria, political parties must accept results – British Envoy
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has urged political parties to accept and respect the results of the forthcoming 2023 general elections and refrain from actions that would instigate post-election violence. Laing made this known while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuj
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Russia-Ukraine war will end on Ukraine’s terms – British envoy
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has said the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which she describes as an “invasion on Ukraine by Russia” will end on Ukraine’s terms. This is also as Laing said the UK government was standing by Ukraine hundred per cent by providing military and humanitarian support, and helping with the reconstruction…
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UK encouraging return of Nigerian artefacts – High Commissioner
British High Commissioner to Nigeria Catriona Laing has said that the United Kingdom is encouraging institutions and facilities in possession of the Benin artefacts to return them to Nigeria. Laing made this known on Sunday in Abuja, stating that the UK government has facilitated the return of many of the artefacts. She said that the…
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UK Diplomat meets Nigeria’s Attorney General over Twitter ban
United Kingdom Diplomat, Ms. Catriona Laing, who is the High Commissioner of Great Britain in Nigeria on Thursday met with Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The meeting which lasted for almost an hour discussed bilateral issues relating to amongst others the suspension of Twitter in the country. Malami said…
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BREAKING: UK to return £4.2m recovered from Ibori in 2 weeks
Government of the United Kingdom (UK) will in two weeks time return to Nigeria the sum of £4.2 million recovered from James Ibori, a former Governor of Delta State. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami made this known on Tuesday in Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT). According to…
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Nigeria excites new British High Commissioner
British High Commissioner designate to Nigeria, Catriona Laing has expressed excitement at the prospect of working in the country. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Laing, who was in June announced replacement for Paul Arkwright, is expected to assume office this week. “I was thrilled when I heard the news of my posting to Nigeria. My predecessor, Paul…
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Buhari full of praise for Arkwright, ex-British High Commissioner to Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari during the send off ceremony for Mr Paul Arkwright was full of praise for the former British High Commissioner to Nigeria. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Arkwright spent three years as British High Commissioner to Nigeria in the country. “Nigeria enjoyed excellent relations with the United Kingdom during your time as High Commissioner, HC…
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Paul Arkwright thanks President Buhari for warm send off
Mr Paul Arkwright has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for the warm send off after spending 3 years as British High Commissioner to Nigeria in the country. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Arkwright, now Former British High Commissioner to Nigeria, took to Twitter to express his gratitude to the President. “A wonderful way to end my 3 years…
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Laing replaces Arkwright as British High Commissioner to Nigeria
Ms Catriona Laing will before the end of November replace Mr Paul Arkwright as British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Ms Laing was in June announced replacement for Mr Arkwright, who was announced British High Commissioner to Nigeria in July 2015. Arkwright, who took up his appointment in September…