By Rukayat Moisemhe Malaysia’s exports to Nigeria grew by 20.7 per cent in 2025, reaching $664 million, reflecting stronger bilateral trade ties between the two countries. Data from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) showed that the growth was largely driven by increased exports of palm oil and palmContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the United Kingdom, with emphasis on security cooperation, economic growth, and shared democratic values between both nations. Tinubu stated this on Wednesday night at a State Banquet hosted in his honour by King Charles IIIContinue Reading
“China is ready to work with Nigeria to strengthen policy dialogue, share governance experience, and deepen practical cooperation in areas such as clean energy, disaster prevention and mitigation, desertification control, and green finance…” By Yu Dunhai, China’s Ambassador to Nigeria Balancing development with environmental protection is a major common challengeContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba The United Nations has decried the slow progress in reducing child mortality as 4.9 million children still die annually before their firth birthday. Some UN agencies under the aegis of the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) stated this in a statement issued onContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Roberto Mengoni, the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, says Nigeria ranks among the world’s most dynamic urban environments, driven by rapid city growth, innovation, and expanding opportunities in architecture and design sectors. He added that the country’s cities were also witnessing increased focus on sustainable urban development, creatingContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Tuesday arrived in the United Kingdom for a landmark state visit. The presidential aircraft touched down at Stansted Airport at about 3:23 p.m. local time, marking the formal commencement of the high-level diplomatic engagement. The arrival was confirmedContinue Reading
The China Government has announced plans to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq amid worsening humanitarian conditions linked to ongoing regional conflict. Speaking at a regular press briefing on Tuesday, foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian said the decision reflected China’s concern over the growing humanitarian crisisContinue Reading
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has announced a regional tour of Middle East countries from Wednesday to discuss possible steps to stop the war in Iran. Fidan disclosed this at a joint press conference in Ankara on Tuesday with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand following their meeting at the ForeignContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Nigerian ambassador-designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, has taken a swipe at Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) over his recent comments on President Bola Tinubu. Momodu had in a recent interview on Channels Television likened Tinubu’s leadership style to that of a former NigerianContinue Reading
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Israel’s current ground operation in Lebanon, saying it “further deepens instability in the region.” In a statement issued on Monday, the Turkish government said that the Israeli government was implementing “policies of genocide and collective punishment” in Lebanon. It said thatContinue Reading
