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The Nigerian President, General Muhammadu Buhari, retired, Wednesday, June 1, 2022, visited the headquarters of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid, on the sidelines of his ongoing State Visit to Spain, reports ITREALMS.

Buhari, who was received by the UNWTO Secretary General, Mr Zurab Pololikashvili, becomes the first Nigerian leader to visit the headquarters of the UN tourism agency, which Nigeria joined in 1975.

Mokuro Idisi emerges presidential candidate in Spain

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Helen Mokuro Idisi , a Delta State born Nigerian has emerged the presidential candidate of a popular opposition party in the forthcoming elections in Spain, ITRealms reports.

 Idisi, an achiever, a lawyer and forensic expert is following the example of Barack Obama, the Kenyan-born who became America’s first black President, she set a new record as the first immigrant – and first woman – to be the presidential flag bearer of a political party in Spain.

Idisi says, “I went into politics because we have to become more involved in decisions that affect us as citizens and we have an obligation to ensure the legacy we leave to future generations… I saw the need to go into politics as a means to making my explanation of political leadership that suits the interest of the people and I’m ready to listen and care for the needs of constituents.”

Helen, who is also a criminologist and author of many books, ITRealms gathered, gained prominence in Spanish politics when she founded a political party, Union De Todos, and became the first Nigerian-Spanish to contest for the position of Mayor of Denia in May this year. Although she lost the election, she became even more popular as endorsements came in from several people for the Presidency. She will be running on the platform of the party she founded.

ITRealms  gathered that Idisi worked briefly at the Ministry of Agriculture before working in the Governor’s office until 1992 when she travelled to Spain. A law graduate, she holds several academic qualifications which include two masters’ degrees and three postgraduate certificates in diverse fields. She has worked for the Red Cross, was CEO and President at the African Europe Chamber of Commerce and at the National Agency of Forensic Experts, Mediators and Technical Professionals of Spain and Europe. She currently owns and runs a law firm in Spain.

The 2015 Spanish general election would be held on or before Sunday, December 20, 2015. She will contest against the incumbency seeking a second term and a candidate from a powerful opposition party. Meanwhile, she is the daughter of Mr. Anthony Mukoro, the late Director General of the Defunct Bendel State Government Treasury’s Cash Office, and Mrs. Mary Mukoro.

Cyriacus Nnaji/GEE with additional report from ministry of Agriculture website.
 
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2015 Fastest Ford Mustang, boost 2,200 orders already

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Ford Motor Company has received  more than 2,200 orders for the 2015 all-new fastest accelerating high-volume Ford Mustang 5.0-litre, ever offered in Europe with V8 sprints (0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.8 seconds, ITRealms reports.

The sixth generation Mustang ITRealms gathered was unveiled on December 5, 2013, in Dearborn, Michigan, New York, Los Angeles, California; Barcelona, Spain, Shanghai, China; and Sydney, Australia.

ITRealms learnt that the 2015 Mustang features a new Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) system, developed specifically for the new model.

The Mustang ITRealms also gathered has attractive features which, differentiates it from the fifth generation Mustang 2005-2014. Notable of these features are widened body by 1.5 inches, 1.4 inches lower body, trapezoidal grille, and a 2.75-inch lower decklid, as well as new colors.

The passenger volume is increased to 84.5 cubic feet, and there are three engines: 2.3 L EcoBoost 310 hp four-cylinder, 3.7 L 300 hp V6, or 5.0 L Coyote 435 hp V8, with either a Getrag six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

With these features, ITRealms gathered that more than 2,200 customers in Europe have ordered the new Mustang fastback and convertible, which are set to reach dealerships in continental Europe from July and the U.K. from October.

ITRealms learnt that Hermann Salenbauch, Mustang vehicle line director, also confirmed the fast accelerating high-volume of the car. “The new Ford Mustang will be wickedly fast off the line and throw you back in your seat with a thrilling engine soundtrack”, he said.

“But Mustang isn’t just fast in a straight line. The ride and handling will be a revelation for European drivers.” He added.

The all-new Ford Mustang’s high performance engines ITRealms learnt are supported by a standard performance pack that delivers up rated brakes and cooling for high-speed driving. With her sophisticated chassis, body structure, and advanced technology, as learnt, it also helps optimize driving dynamics to deliver the sporty experience Ford Mustang customers demand.

ITRealms gathered that Ford Motor Company is a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, with Michigan manufactures distributing automobiles across six continents and has now made the Mustang available in Nigeria through its Ford dealerships centres.

Daniel Nsolibe/GEE

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Juwah showcases Nigeria’s broadband potentials @ Mobile World’14

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The Executive Vice Chairman, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Eugene Juwah, took advantage of the just concluded Mobile World Congress (MWC 2014) in Barcelona, Spain to showcase the broadband potentials in Nigeria, reports ITRealms.

Addressing the crème de la crème of the global telecom stakeholders at the session on Ministerial Programme in Barcelona, ITRealms gathered that Dr. Juwah x-rayed the potentials of Nigeria’s broadband programme.

ITRealms recalls that the Ministerial Programme session of the MWC in Barcelona, is seen as a rare privileged event where decisions makers, ministers, investors, service providers, global mobile providers among other top industry players share insights.

At this year’s programme, a session was dedicated to Nigeria and Dr. Juwah seized the opportunity to make a profound presentation to the world about what to expect in Nigeria, which is at the threshold of unleashing a broadband revolution that will impact the Nigerian nation and the African continent.

He told the audience that Nigeria is fast-tracking her knowledge economy and contributions of broadband to GDP growth will increase considerably.

“We have successfully completed the auction of the 2.3GHz Spectrum and we have outlined a number of programmes under the broadband infrastructure framework while licensing of infrastructure providers, tagged Infracos is about to begin,” he said

Equally, Dr. Juwah said that his commission has a mouthwatering offer for investors in the Nigerian broadband infrastructure deployment programme using the Open Access Broadband strategy with the planned licensing of InfraCos that will provide a national broadband network on a non-discriminatory, open access and price regulated basis to all service providers.

NCC, he maintained is creating enabling environment and incentives for the private sector to roll out broadband networks which will be a one-off incentive for last mile to be achieved.

“We will replicate the success we made in voice in broadband plan as we proceed on the journey. We are also going to license more retail services and encourage the operators where possible to extend fibre to homes and businesses on their own. Government is committed to providing incentives to winners of infrastructure licenses,” he said.

The InfraCo, according to him, would enjoy government support, hence would be getting funding from government to rollout nationwide broadband infrastructure.

“We are ready to provide subsidy to simplify entry. However, such a subsidy will come on the basis of milestones achieved to ensure that we are realistic in the venture,” he said.

Juwah recollected that the historical revolution of the voice communications in Nigeria, the nation will witness a boom the broadband segment of the business as NCC propelled in the voice segment. Stressing that for Nigeria to be part of the 21^st century knowledge economy, there is need to leverage on the potentials of broadband.

“We have done quite well in the voice segment, but taking a look at the data segment, our internet penetration rate currently is 32.9 per cent, our broadband penetration rate is 6.1 per cent, taking it to a higher speed broadband, this 6.1 per cent will disappear,” he explained.

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