Madagascar may soon become a BRICS partner country following discussions during a meeting between the President of the island state, Michael Randrianirina, and the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africa is a member of the BRICS bloc. L’Express de Madagascar reported that Randrianirina paid a working visit toContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Dr Hussein Gadain, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Representative to Nigeria, has reaffirmed commitment to timely planting season to achieve the Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP). Gadain disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the organisation’s strategy following the recent unveiling of the 2026 NigeriaContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has called on countries to protect the UN Charter, urging them to “stand up for a rules-based order” – or pay the price. Mohammed made the call in a speech to the Danish Parliament on Thursday, The UN’sContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the posting of three ambassadors-designate from the 68 nominees earlier confirmed by the Senate. The approvals were conveyed in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. Amb. Ayodele Oke has been posted as Nigeria’s ambassador-designateContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu King Mohammed VI of Morocco has hailed the successful hosting of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), describing the tournament as a defining moment for Morocco and a victory for the entire continent. The king’s remark is contained in a statement released on Thursday byContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan. 21, 2026 (NAN) The African Union (AU) has announced that it will hold its 48th Ordinary Session Executive Council (ExC) meeting on Feb. 11 and 12 at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This is contained in a statement issued on the AU’s websiteContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Abuja, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, has underscored the need to deepen understanding of diplomatic terminologies and practices toward improving Nigeria’s foreign relations and public discourse. Enikanolaiye made this known in a statement issued on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Abuja, Jan. 20, 2026(NAN)U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has ended his tour of duty in the country following President Donald Trump’s recall of about 30 U.S. envoys from countries globally. Amb. Mills was confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Nigeria nearly two years ago in May, 2024.Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze A new report by Google and Ipsos has revealed that Nigeria is leading in global adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in learning, work and entrepreneurship. This is contained in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday by Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade,Continue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN) UN agencies have warned that rising hunger and displacement are not only humanitarian emergencies but growing threats to global economic stability. The agencies gave the warning amid the World Economic Forum holding in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 19 to 23, withContinue Reading
