In a historic move to modernize tax administration, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) of Nigeria and France’s Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing the most robust bilateral tax cooperation between the two nations to date. Driving Digital Transformation in Tax AdministrationThe partnership focuses on rapidly…
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of the Legion of Honour — France’s highest national award — following his conviction for corruption, according to a decree published on Sunday. Sarkozy, a right-wing leader who governed from 2007 to 2012, has faced numerous legal troubles since his defeat in the 2012 presidential election. Last…
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has dismissed social media rumors claiming that President Bola Tinubu is in France for medical treatment, stating that the reports are baseless. “Sometimes on social media, you see people posting information, and you don’t even know who they are—it could be someone dealing with mental health issues. Yet, the information spreads,”…
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, met with United States State Department Senior Advisor for Africa, Mr. Massad Boulos, in Paris, for high-level discussions focused on regional security and economic cooperation across the African continent. The meeting, disclosed by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, via his X (formerly Twitter) handle,…
Gov. Sanwo-Olu attended the State Dinner hosted by President Emmanuel Macron of France in honor of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his official State visit to Paris. This visit highlights the strong bond between our nations and offers a valuable opportunity for dialogue and collaboration.
Chad has said it is ending its defence cooperation agreement with former colonial power France, a move that will require French soldiers to leave the Central African country. Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah called France “an essential partner” but said it “must now also consider that Chad has grown up, matured and is a sovereign state…
President Bola Tinubu will embark on a state visit to France on Wednesday, the presidency has said. The visit is in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. Disclosing this in a statement on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu will “be received on Thursday…
President Tinubu departed Abuja Monday for Paris, using the new Airbus A330, which replaced the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700(BBJ) bought under the Presidency of President Olusegun Obasanjo. The purchase of a new plane by the Tinubu administration has generated controversies, with many questioning its justification at a time when the country’s economy is in dire condition….
PARIS – Coach Thierry Henry is looking forward to a “big game” against Spain, as France will play an Olympic men’s football final for the first time in 40 years after beating Egypt 3-1 in extra time in Lyon on Aug 5. The Paris 2024 hosts fought back after conceding their first goal in the…
