By Sarafina Christopher The volume of bilateral trade between Nigeria and the Philippines has witnessed an unprecedented increase of 700 per cent over the last three years. The Philippines’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Mersole J. Mellejor, disclosed this on Wednesday during the 128th Independence Anniversary celebration of the Republic of theContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi A ceremonial diplomatic reception marking the 20th anniversary of the BRICS group was held in the Oval Hall of the M. I. Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature in Moscow, Russia. The event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps of BRICS member states and partnerContinue Reading
By Kayode Adebiyi Russian researchers, in collaboration with experts from other countries, have found a way to use the leaves of the melaleuca plant, or Australian tea tree, to combat bacteria, fungi and even cancer cells. One of the researchers was Aleksander Vetcher, an associate professor in the Institute ofContinue Reading
Democracy provides foundation for inclusive, sustainable dev’t– Danish AmbassadorContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Norway has reaffirmed its development partnership with Africa with a contribution of more than three billion Norwegian kroner (about 300 million dollars) to the African Development Fund (ADF). The contribution, covering the 2026–2028 replenishment cycle (ADF-17), is expected to support economic resilience, institutional strengthening, and poverty reductionContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Experts in the education and justice sectors have called for the creation of safe spaces in schools as a key strategy to address bullying, abuse, and other forms of school-related gender-based violence (SR-GBV) in Nigeria. The call was made on Tuesday during a three-day workshop in AbujaContinue Reading
By Damilola Charles/Josehine Miller Colombian Honorary Consul to Nigeria, Mrs Maricel Romero, has said that diplomatic football tournament is a platform for promoting unity, friendship, and stronger relations among participating countries. Romero told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the event provided an opportunity for diplomats, theirContinue Reading
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in coordination with the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Abuja, has launched its 2026 food aid project. A statement from the Kingdom’s embassy in Abuja stated that the package is for people affected by displacement and other crisesContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) says it is committed to promoting and strengthening bilateral and cultural ties between China and Nigeria through the “Dragon Boat Festival,” a cultural exchange programmme. CCCC communicated this in a document released by its Programme Manager, Jin Haibing and madeContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Across West Africa, access to reliable electricity remains one of the most significant barriers to economic growth, industrialisation and improved living standards. Although electricity access has improved across the ECOWAS region in recent years, vast disparities persist, especially in rural communities whereContinue Reading
