By Muhyideen Jimoh Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka on Monday met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasília, calling for stronger cultural ties between Nigeria and Brazil. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Bola Tinubu, currently on a state visit to Brazil, had earlierContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigeria and Brazil on Monday signed five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in key sectors, aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s economic development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the signing took place in Brasília, witnessed by President Bola Tinubu and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio LulaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu received a full military welcome on Monday during his official visit to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the Planalto Palace, Brasília. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a colourful guard of honour, meticulously drilled, ushered in the Nigerian leader. PresidentContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu arrived in Brasília early Monday for a two-day state visit aimed at deepening Nigeria-Brazil relations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the presidential aircraft, Nigerian Air Force One (NAF-001), nicknamed “Eagle One,” touched down at Brasília International Airport around 12:30 a.m. local time,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Brazil is “strategic”, and a broader ambition to diversify and strengthen Nigeria’s economy through global partnerships. It emphasised, that the visit is a potential game changer aimed at deepening ties with Latin America’s largest economy andContinue Reading
By Sunday Dare Three visits in less than a year. That is not mere coincidence, it is deliberate strategy. And as usual, disingenuous reportage from a section of the press is insinuating some obsession of President Tinubu with Brazil. Well, Yes. But It is an obsession in pursuit ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night for Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on Sunday, Aug. 24. Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said in a statement that the President would make a stopover in Los Angeles before proceeding to Brasília, theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s participation in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) is anchored on a bold $1 billion trade and investment goal. Leading Nigeria’s high-powered delegation to the conference in Yokohama, Japan, Tinubu said the visit seeks to drive green innovation, foster industrialContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has said Nigeria’s delegation to the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) is focused on strategic engagements, not a trade exhibition. In a statement on Wednesday, Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said President Bola Tinubu’s delegation is pursuing results in key sectors suchContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, to attend the ninth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). Presidential spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga said President Tinubu touched down in Tokyo early Tuesday (local time) for the high-level summit. The President willContinue Reading
