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

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 Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the sub-region is the most stable among Africa’s regional economic communities, notwithstanding the existential threat confronting it. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah, made this known in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading

​‌‍⁠​‌‍⁠⁠‌‌⁠​By Maureen Okon The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria on Sunday marked the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence, describing the occasion as a reflection of the country’s centuries-long aspiration for statehood and self-determination. Ambassador of Ukraine to Nigeria, Mr Ivan Kholostenko, stated this at a private ceremonyContinue Reading

​‌⁠​‍⁠‍⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠‍‌⁠‍By Okeoghene Akubuike China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co. Ltd. (CCXI) has affirmed the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)’s AAA issuer credit rating with a stable outlook for the second consecutive year. A statement issued by Vincent Musumba, Afreximbank’s Communications and Events Manager on Saturday,  said the  affirmation underscored the bank’sContinue Reading