The High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania, Abuja-Nigeria

H. E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in talks with H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, Tanzania High Commissioner to Nigeria  (31/08/2021). (L-R):  Dame Pauline Tallen, OFR, Honourable Minister of Women Affairs; H. E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria; Dr. Joan Nyanyuki, Executive Director, ACPF and H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, Tanzania High Commissioner to Nigeria (31/09/2021)  

  H. E. Hon. Amb Liberata Mulamula and H. E. Mr  António Guterres Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, H. E. Hon. Amb. Liberata Mulamula met with the United Nations Secretary General, H. E. Mr. António Guterres, when she paid a visit to his Office in New York, United States of America.  Among other things, they exchanged views regarding how to improve and strengthen the existing cooperation between Tanzania and United Nations. The visit is in line with the implementation of the agenda of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H. E. Samia Suluhu Hassan, to strengthen Tanzania’s International Cooperation.

On 25th August 2021, AICL Group and Edinburgh Crowland Management Ltd, signed a contract worth $1.3 Billion with xCassia for architectural designs of 70 Storey building, Zanzibar Domino Commercial Tower, which will be constructed in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Zanzibar Domino Commercial Tower is going to be the 2nd tallest skyscraper in Africa following Iconic Tower in Egypt. The Project is expected to take four years, and it is going to cover a total area of 65,000 Square Metres with 2 underground floors and 78 floors above the ground. During signing ceremony, Mr. Mudrik Ramadhan Soraga, the Minister of State President’s Office (Economy and Investment) of Zanzibar, stated that, the implementation of the project supports the Government’s efforts in inviting more Local and Foreign investors to invest in the Isles. Furthermore, “The Zanzibar Domino is a unique project which is exceptionally well-suited to Zanzibar's investment philosophy of providing its investors with superior returns throu

H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Ban, Tanzania High Commissioner in discussion with his counterpart H. E. Mr. Yanko V. Yordanov, Ambassador of Bulgaria  during his visit      H. E. Mr. Yanko V. Yordanov, Ambassador of Bulgaria signing the "Guest Book"'  during his visit H. E. Mr. Yanko V. Yordanov, Ambassador of Bulgaria on a guided tour of the "Tanzania Room" during his visit at the Chancery H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana presenting Tanzania Tourism Booklet, Tanzania Investment Brochure and Tanzania Products Brochure to H. E. Mr. Yanko V. Yordanov H. E. Mr. Yanko V. Yordanov receives the Brochures from H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana   

     Mr Abdurrahman Ahmed, Receiving and Investment pack from Acting Director Investment Promotion Ms. Anna-Lyimo Kessy        The Tanzania-Nigeria Tourism, Investment and Trade Forum which held on 4th and 6th May, 2021 in Abuja and Lagos respectively, among other objectives the forum was intended to inspire and attract investors from Nigeria to Tanzania. On 16th August, 2021 the forum delivered its first business mission of prospective investors to the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC). Mr Abdurrahman Ahmed, CEO of Continental Foods and Agro Allied Industries Limited, was in TIC to get first-hand and detailed information about his company's investment interests and preferences as well as to know the investment incentives available in the intended area of interest in order to enable them make evidence-based decisions. The company's areas of interest and preference are includes among other things,  (i) Agriculture and agriculture value chain; (ii) animal husbandry; and (iii) prod

  The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) is the federal agency responsible for promoting and facilitating local and international investments into the 34 licensed Free Export Processing Zones (EPZ) in Nigeria. It administers EPZs, ensuring the establishment of customs, police, immigration, and all necessary legal posts. It works to streamline processes for businesses, and serves as a dispute-resolution mechanism in the case of conflict. It prides itself in is core function which is to establish, license, regulate and operate highly efficient Free Zones by providing a highly competitive incentive scheme, excellent support facilities and service for the purpose of creating an enabling environment for export manufacturing and other commercial activities. The NEPZA working visit is another outcome of the Tanzania-Nigeria Tourism, Investment and Trade (TN-TIT) Forum which held on the 4th and 6th May, 2021 in Abuja and Lagos respectively. The Facilitator of the Forum, Diplomat

                 Discussion session on the modus operandi of Kiswahili language training project during the 2nd meeting held at the Chancery on 12/08/2021. Nigeria Export Promotion Council Team lead by Mrs Uduak Etokowoh.  Director - International Export Office. Tanzania High Commission Abuja Team lead by Mr. Elias Mwandobo representing the  High Commissioner,  H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana.  A Display of Kiswahili Language materials during the meeting Mrs Uduak Etokowoh.,  Director - International Export Office, NEPC signing the Guest Book                

Discussion session between TTB, ZCT and CMD facilitated by the High Commission (pic 1) Discussion session between TTB, ZCT and CMD facilitated by the High Commission (pic 2) H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred, Bana, High Commissioner of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Federal Republic of Nigeria delivering his opening remarks Dr. Abdulla Mohammed Juma, Executive Secretary,  Zanzibar Commission for Tourism delivery his remarks Mr. John Felix, Ag. Director Marketing, Tanzania Tourism Board giving his remarks. Ms.  Cecile Doumbe,  Managing Director,  CMD Travel and Tours Ltd presenting CMD's proposal. Cross session of participants during the discussion of CMD's proposal.  

Helen Okon of Business Review Afrika interviews H. E. Dr Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner of Tanzania to Nigeria. He emancipated on Tanzania's effort to position itself to benefit maximally from the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and How Tanzania positions itself to deal with the impacts of COVID-19 and reinvigorate its economy, among other things.

Dr. Ayub Rioba, Director General, Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC)  giving  his remarks  during the meeting   Mr. Osita Okechukwu, Director General, Voice of Nigeria (VON)  giving  his remarks  during the meeting   Dr. Ayub Rioba, Director General, TBC with his team Mr. Ahaziah Suleiman Executive Director, News, Voice of Nigeria (VON) and other team members H. E. Dr. Benson Alfred Bana, High Commissioner (Facilitator) and the High Commission Team