By Oladapo Udom and Raji Rasaki Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Mrs Mopelola Ibrahim, has promised to deepen collaboration and engage robustly with her host country to build on existing relationship between the two countries. Ibrahim, a career diplomat with over 25 years experience, said thisContinue Reading
By Chinasa Nwankwo/Fortune Abang Abuja, July 9, 2026 (NAN) Amb. Ethel Davis, Liberia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, says Liberia remains eternally grateful to Nigeria for standing by the country during its darkest moments, stressing that such gesture was unforgettable. She stated this during a meeting with her Nigerian counterpart,Continue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Mr Ayoola Lawal, a former Secretary, APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen, says the appointment of Dr Bernard Doro, Minister, Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to represent West Africa in the Governing Board of the African Union Humanitarian Agency is well deserved. The APC chieftain made thisContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Tunji Disu, Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has urged global law enforcement leaders to ensure that technological innovations strengthen public trust, transparency and human rights Disu made the call while addressing the Fifth United Nations Chiefs of Police Summit (UNCOPS 2026) on Innovation and NewContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher China on Wednesday shared its experiences in technology-driven agriculture, rural revitalisation and poverty reduction with African journalists during their visits to Minning Town and Changcheng Huayuan Community in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tour is part of an internationalContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament says grassroots engagement is crucial to developing more effective regional policies to address the growing menace of irregular migration across West Africa. The Parliament’s Director, Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Kabeer Garba, said this at a delocalised meeting with communities in The Gambia aimed at combatingContinue Reading
Evacuation By Fortune Abang The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to evacuating the fourth batch of Nigerians from South Africa, in the bid to ensure their safety and welfare. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this on her verified social media platforms on MondayContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and slowing growth, China is reinforcing its role in economic resilience and international cooperation for shared prosperity. At the centre of this effort is innovation-led development, advanced manufacturing and technological self-reliance,Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Friday distributed assistive devices to children with disabilities in Nigeria as part of efforts to improve access to assistive technology and promote disability inclusion across the region. The intervention is being implemented under the ECOWAS Regional Programme forContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The seven-hectare, 11-storey, multimillion-dollar new ECOWAS Headquarters Building Complex funded by China. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has described China as one of its most strategic partners, citing the construction of its new 56.5-million-dollar headquarters in Abuja and sustained military support for regional peaceContinue Reading
