Dignitaries at the Nigeria-China Food Festival in Abuja. By Sarafina Christopher China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cultural diplomacy and people-to-people relations through culinary exchange. Mr Zhou Hongyou, Chargé d’Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, said this on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria-China Food FestivalContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The United Nations has admonished Nigerian youths to actively promote peace and counter factors capable of escalating tensions as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. Ms Grace Kpohazounde, Peace and Development Adviser, UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja at the openingContinue Reading
By Damilola Charles Nigeria’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Amb. Syndoph Endoni, has arrived in Ouagadougou to assume duty as Nigeria’s principal diplomatic representative in the country. Endoni received a warm welcome from Burkinabe officials, members of the African diplomatic corps, Nigerian Embassy officials and representatives of the Nigerian community. AContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Federal Government has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to multilateralism and strengthening solidarity within the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Mr Raphael Oni, his Special Assistant on DigitalContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nigeria and Thailand, on Wednesday agreed to deepen bilateral ties across technology, agriculture, commerce, and renewable energy, among other areas of strategic interest. Speaking during a meeting with Thailand’s delegation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima acknowledged the existing cordial relationship between Nigeria andContinue Reading
Ethiopia intends to position Addis Ababa as a leading African healthcare hub, including for specialised medical care and medical tourism. This was made known by the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, according to TV BRICS, a NAN partner. According to him, Ethiopia also intends to expand local production ofContinue Reading
Chinese scientists have identified a rare gene variant that could help rice mature earlier, while maintaining or increasing yields. The discovery was made by a research team led by Zhang Jian at the China National Rice Research Institute, reported by TV BRICS, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) partner. TheContinue Reading
Bangladesh has made significant progress towards acquiring Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets and attack helicopters to modernise its air defence capabilities. Zahed Ur Rahman, information and broadcasting adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, said the government had prepared a draft agreement for negotiations. Rahman said Bangladesh’s interest in the J-10CE wasContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Amb. Saidu Muhammad, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India has presented his Letters of Credence to Indian President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. The presentation ceremony took place on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian President. This is contained in a statement issued byContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has unveiled an exhibition marking the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the Eastern European country’s independence, showcasing its culture, history, and struggle for freedom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exhibition was opened by the Ambassador ofContinue Reading
