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
By Maureen Okon President Adama Barrow of The Gambia has commended the Government and people of Nigeria for their sustained support to his country through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Scheme. Barrow expressed his country’s appreciation during the second combined convocation ceremony of the University of Applied Science, EngineeringContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Arobani The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, says President Bola Tinubu will confer national honours on some Nigerians serving within the United Nations system. Jimoh made the announcement at a dinner hosted for members of the United Nations Staff Recreation CouncilContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Abhishek Singh, has called for wider adoption of yoga as a tool for promoting wellness, mental well-being and healthy ageing. Singh made the call on Saturday during the celebration of the 12th International Day of Yoga organised by the IndianContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a report with key resolutions and recommendations for the deployment of accelerated renewable energy initiatives to curb West Africa’s energy crisis and enhance rural development. The decision was taken by the parliament’s Joint Committee on Energy and Mines, Infrastructure, and Agriculture, EnvironmentContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) and the Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) have appealed for urgent help for fellow citizens who are stranded in that country. This is contained in a statement issued by the community leaders in the country and made available to theContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Borisenko Evgenievich, on Thursday received in audience Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to Russia, Joseph Iji, in Moscow. Ms. Daria Senyushina, Communications Officer at the Russian Embassy in Nigeria, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Senyushina said EvgenievichContinue Reading
