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Don't cancel the Host Community Fund (HCF)

The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has called on the national assembly to rescind their decision to drop the Host Community Fund (HCF) from the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB)

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UK new  immigration law discriminatory

Dear Community Leader, For over 100 years, the BME community leaders have worked with various elected UK governments and relevant departments on the issue of community cohesion and enhancement of British brand.

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On behalf of Migrants Help Association (MigHelp) I wish to thank you for your support. You have all supported our organization in one way or the other and your support has brought a renewed hope and positive energy to the migrant and refugee's struggle.

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Afrocentricity International condemns the attack on Africans in Libya

Afrocentricity International calls for an immediate investigation into the attacks on Africans by the Arab rebels of the Transitional Council in Libya. There are ominous signs coming out of Libya about the assault on “dark-skinned” people who live in Libya or who are migrant workers in the oil and agricultural sectors. 

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NEVER AGAIN’ presents anti-racism monitoring project in Polish Parliament

On 18 August 2011, at the invitation of the Polish Parliament’s National
and Ethnic Minorities Committee, the ‘NEVER AGAIN’ Association presented
its activities against racism and xenophobia in football stadiums in the
lead up to EURO 2012.

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No excuses: Still campaigning against Fortress Europe

15.551 deaths have been documented in UNITED's List of Deaths since 1993, 1.478 have died so far in 2011, 1.387 have drowned this year trying to reach Europe from Libya and Tunisia, 20 June is the 10th International Refugee Day, marking 60 years of refugee protection under the Geneva Convention.

INEC reschedules 2011 general elections

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Yesterday, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced the rescheduling of the 2011 National Assembly (Senate and House of Representatives) elections from April 2^nd to April 4^th 2011 due to late arrival of result sheets. Since that announcement, several representations have been made to the Commission urging it to consult more widely and to ensure that the two-day postponement is enough to address all the logistical issues that may militate against a successful conduct of the rescheduled elections.

As we vote: A message to Nigerians

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Our organization, Transforming Uplifting and Reforming Nigeria, would like to encourage Nigerians to vote in the coming elections and do more: they should take a pen and a paper with them and some food, wait at the polling stations until after the votes have been counted, record the numbers scored by each candidate, and after the announcements by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) verify that the numbers announced for their polling both square up with what they have.

Ukraine: Refugee Imprisoned for Being A Refugee

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On 2 March 2011 in the premises of the Kyiv City Migration Service (KMS), right after receiving a rejection in refugee status from that authority, a refugee Denis Solopov was detained by police. Migration Service where refugees are supposed to come and ask for protection turned out to be a trap, where they are caught on demand of their persecutors

European-wide Action Week Against Racism

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THE RACIST IS THE OTHER

European-wide Action Week Against Racism 14-27 March 2011
Let's unite and bring an end to the useless finger pointing!

HUNGARIAN - NIGERIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL

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HUNGARIAN - NIGERIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL

MAGYAR - NIGÉRIAI ÜZLETI TANÁCS

1034 Budapest - Szőlő utca 8. - Hungary

Tel: 06 1 420 2050, fax: 06 1 430 2051
E-mail: info.hnbc@gmail.com

On the Launching and Statutory Meeting of the

Hungarian–Nigerian Business Council Non-profit Association

Budapest, Hungary, 1^st December, 2010

“As a follow-up to the achievements of the ceremonial conference and business meeting organised by the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in September on the occasion of the 50^th anniversary of the foundation of the Nigerian State, the Hungarian–Nigerian Business Council Non-profit Association was founded on 26^th November, 2010” – announced by Mr János Kristóf, Co-Chairman of the newly established organization.

In the joint office building of the African Trade and Development Office (ATDO Global), the Hungarian Africa Platform and the HTS Consulting Ltd, located in District III, the Hungarian–Nigerian Business Council was founded amid the acclamation of more than thirty Hungarian and Nigerian businessmen and research associates. Mr Adedotun Adenrele Adepoju, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Nigeria was also present, as well as numerous Hungarian and Nigerian businessmen and university leaders, who had been known in Hungary for their enthusiastic commitment towards the strengthening and development of Hungarian–African and Hungarian–Nigerian relations.

“The foundation of the Business Council is forward-looking and represents a strong will to act” – emphasized by Mr Adedotun Adenrele Adepoju, Chargé d’Affairs of the Nigerian Embassy in Budapest. This commitment is of crucial importance in the strengthening of the relations between the two countries, as this summer the Hungarian Embassy in Nigeria was unfortunately closed. The business council therefore aspires to compensate for the lack of communication channels and activities, in cooperation with the Budapest Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Nigerian citizens living, working or studying in Hungary, Hungarian businessmen and private individuals, as well as the Hungarian community and business ventures existing in Nigeria.

An important objective of the business council is to promote business relations between the two countries not only targeting pure business advantages but also to strengthen and support education, culture, equal opportunities and other social activities. This is why members of the association felt the necessity to form the Hungarian-Nigerian Business Council as a non-profit association.

Members of the Business Council elected Mr János Kristóf and Mr Oladele Ajayi as Co-Chairmen. Mr Péter Morenth, a passionate representative of Hungarian–African relations for many years, was voted for the position of Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

Mr Adedotun Adenrele Adepoju, Chargé d’Affairs of the Embassy of Nigeria was elected Honorary Chairman, as his committed activity towards the development of bilateral business relations between Hungary and Nigeria largely contributed to the foundation of the Hungarian–Nigerian Business Council.

Members also elected an Honorary Member, Mr Endre Déri, a successful Hungarian businessman living in Nigeria, who has also devoted to the improvement of Hungarian business activities in Nigeria for decades. The Board consists of both Hungarian and Nigerian members, to ensure the prevalence of joint interests in the activity and the achievements of the business council.

This communique has been released jointly by the Board of the Hungarian–Nigerian Business Council and the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Budapest.

Further information:

Mr János Kristóf Co-Chairman Tel.: +36 1 430 2050  Fax: +36 1 430 2051 E-mail: info.hnbc@gmail.com, kristof@atdo.eu

Ms. Patricia Török Tel.: +36 1 212 2022 E-mail: ptorok@nigerianembassy.hu

    Magyar-Nigériai Üzleti Tanács – Hungarian-Nigerian Business Council  

Presentation of the Africa Expo Successfully Held

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 By Ildikó H Szilasi 

Presentation of the Africa Expo successfully held, with international diplomatic interest!

The presentation of the Africa Expo and the visit of the Pavilion was successfully held on 10^th February, at Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center, Pavilion No. 25. Several diplomatic, commercial and non-profit institutions were represented on the event. The presence of the Embassy of Algeria, Tunisia or Egypt with there highest level of delegation and the Honorary Consulate of Madagascar, moreover the visit of the Embassy of Kenya from Vienna showed the serious interests of participants.

 

There have been half million visitors and 5000 exhibitors participating at Hungexpo Budapest Fair Centers’ different fairs in 2010. As the expos are becoming more program-focused, HUNGEXPO is opened to host the Africa Expo with such a particular theme. The  parallel event of the Africa Expo, the well-known FEHOVA Expo having more than 40.000 visitors per year and the communication campaign of the event will ensure the successful start of the event.

 

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs recommends the Africa Expo and there are further ongoing negotiations regarding the patronage of the thematic day on the 17^th March with the theme ‘The building of an effective public- private partnership among stakeholders with African focus’.

 

Besides the basic aim of the event: to introduce and represent institutions with African focus; to promote projects and services; to sell products; to share messages and build networks, there are other reasons why to participate on the Africa Expo and Fair as Exhibitor.

 

Exhibitors get promotional space on the stage of the Expo, access to participation on the thematic day and additional opportunities to show their films in the screening room. Besides, Exhibitors will appear on www.africaexpo.hu under the exhibitors list with a description, a logo and a link. Broad communication of the Africa Expo is ensured by the banner and online support of Port.hu equivalent to 12million HUF, the well-planned PR work and press releases. The participation of Kata Jaksity and Kembe Sorel will further strengthen the communication  of the project.

Deadline for registration: 20^th February

Exhibitors registration could be done online on the following link:

http://www.afrikaexpo.hu/index.php?modul=menupontok&kod=31

 

Ildikó Hermina Szilasi
organizer, Africa Expert
Port.hu Africa Expo and Fair
+36303362096
info@africaexpo.hu
www.africaexpo.hu