By Maureen Okon Hon. Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) of the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has described Nigeria as a great country for sustaining its technical assistance programme for 38 years. He said this at a debriefing excercise held for 11 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers who returned fromContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of Ghana have agreed to deepen their partnership against all forms of xenophobia, Afrophobia, intolerance and violence against fellow Africans. The two countries also emphasised that acts of violence against fellow Africans are contrary to the shared values of Pan-Africanism and the collectiveContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Mr Johann Wadephu, the German Foreign Minister, is set to visit Nigeria for high-level political engagements with top Nigerian government officials in order to boost bilateral and trade relations. According to a statement by the Head of Press and Political Counsellor of the German Embassy, Felix Haala,Continue Reading
China’s experience in digital infrastructure, e-commerce and digital skills development can support the digital transformation and economic growth of BRICS countries, an expert has said. Xie Hongjun, a researcher at the BRICS Research Centre of the University of International Business and Economics, China, as reported by NAN through its partner,Continue Reading
By Chinasa Nwankwo Bangladesh on Thursday commemorated the 2026 July Martyrs’ Day in Abuja, reaffirming commitments to democracy, justice and stronger Nigeria-Bangladesh cooperation while honouring victims of the 2024 July uprising and their sacrifices. Bangladesh High Commissioner to Nigeria, Miah Kabir, hosted diplomats, government officials, academics and membersContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Federal Government and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire have agreed to review existing bilateral agreements, assess their implementation and explore new areas of cooperation. The two countries also pledged to strengthen collaboration across bilateral and multilateral platforms for the mutual benefit of their citizens. Nigeria’s MinisterContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has commended 15 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers who returned from Uganda, attributing the programme’s continued success to President Bola Tinubu’s support and describing it as a key driver of Nigeria’s soft-power diplomacy. The Director-General of NTAC, Hon. Yusuf Yakub, saidContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Experts have stressed that democracy must deliver tangible benefits to citizens for open societies to survive, urging governments to strengthen institutions, uphold accountability and promote active civic participation. The experts made the call at the second edition of the Abuja Policy Lab organised by the German EmbassyContinue Reading
The 2026 UN Global Business Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has concluded, with participants calling for a greater role for the private sector in achieving the goals. This year, the forum was held under the theme “Business and the Real Economy: Delivering Sustainable Development in a ChangingContinue Reading
Chinese researchers have unveiled a new all-electric hybrid drone capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 8,800 metres, as reported by TV BRICS, a partner of NAN. This achievement opens up new possibilities for scientific research under extreme conditions known by experts as the “impossible triangle”. The breakthrough isContinue Reading
