By Okeoghene Akubuike The World Bank’s latest Global Economic Prospects report says the ongoing conflict in the Middle-East is expected to slow global economic growth to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from the bank’s Online Media Briefing Centre on Thursday noted that this was asContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Experts have called for stronger Nigeria-China knowledge sharing and policy dialogue to deepen the exchange of development experiences and enhance governance, economic growth, and poverty reduction efforts. They made the call on Thursday at a dialogue on “The Governance of China” and Knowledge Sharing in Nigeria-China Cooperation:Continue Reading
An open lesson for foreigners studying the Russian language was held at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow. The event brought together students from BRICS countries and members of the Inostranka Russian Club. Its a project of the M. I. Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign LiteratureContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has received the first batch of Nigerian nationals evacuated from the Republic of South Africa due to recent xenophobic attacks. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, said the evacuation of the 258 nationals demonstrated Federal Government’s commitment toContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin Participants at the Belt and Road Seminar on Ethnic Policy and Practice in China have expressed optimism that the programme will strengthen cooperation, promote knowledge sharing, and support development among participating countries. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-week seminar, organised by the AcademyContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin The Academy for International Business Officials (AIBO), under China’s Ministry of Commerce, on Wednesday opened a two-week Seminar on Ethnic Policy and Practice for Belt and Road countries, calling for stronger cross-cultural understanding, governance cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reportsContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called for a ‘massive rethink’ of U.S. immigration and security policies ahead of this year’s World Cup tournament, which begins on Thursday. The UN’s top human rights official warns that racial profiling, surveillance and aggressive enforcement are alreadyContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated reception arrangements for Nigerian citizens being evacuated from South Africa aftermath of xenophobic attacks against Black immigrants in the country. Mrs Zubaida Umar, NEMA Director-General, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, saying the agency’s response teamContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher China Cultural Centre in Nigeria on Wednesday showcased a technology-driven approach to cultural heritage preservation, combining virtual reality (VR) technology with traditional art to promote cultural education and exchange in Nigeria. The approach was demonstrated during the opening of “Fan, Charm and Ink Fragrance: The Cultural ResonanceContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has congratulated Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye on his appointment and swearing-in as the Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (DG) of NTAC, congratulated the ambassador in a statement he signed and made available to the NewsContinue Reading
