By Mark Longyen Turkish President, Recep Erdogan, says the country’s current leadership is working to ensure that Türkiye becomes a regional power that is globally respected, terror-free, peaceful, great, strong and economically prosperous. Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, stated this in a speech he read on behalf of ErdoganContinue Reading
Gyeongju, a historic city in South Korea, is about to welcome leaders from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the region’s highest-level, most extensive and most influential economic cooperation mechanism. At the invitation of President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK), Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the 32ndContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Danish billionaire and Founder of Bestseller Foundation, Mr Anders Povlsen, has pledged to invest in Nigeria’s digital economy, entertainment and sports sectors. Povlsen made the commitment on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. He was accompanied by the DanishContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Mr David McAllister, Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), has described Nigeria as a crucial partner of the European Union (EU), saying that the country “matters greatly to the bloc.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that McAllister made the remark inContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Court has called for stronger collaboration between its College of Judges and support staff to enhance shared commitment to excellence, professionalism, integrity and effective justice delivery. Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, the Court’s President, stated this at the court’s 2025 Judicial Retreat with the theme, “Efficiency andContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The International Centre for Diplomatic Studies (ICDS), Norway and United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) Canada, UK and Nigeria have stressed the need for foreign policy educational programmes. The organisations disclosed this during signing of the MoU between President/CEO of ICDS, Norway, Dr Demostene Olariu and theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Africa and China have reaffirmed commitment to accelerating the implementation of the China-Africa Cooperation 2035 Vision. The initiative is aimed at building a community with a shared future anchored on peace, sustainable growth and people-centered development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commitment wasContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Yashim Mr Leo Wang of Nature Standard, a hitech company, has called on manufacturers of Chinese traditional medicine to uphold and deliver on their commitment to needs of the global community. Leo made the call in Shanghai when he led participants of the seminar on High-tech Industry andContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reassured community citizens of its unwavering commitment to the promotion of peace and security across the sub-region for unity and economic development. ECOWAS Peace Fund Manager, Mr Dieudonne Nikiema, made this known on Wednesday in Lagos at aContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says a formal apology must precede any form of restitution for historical injustices related to slavery and colonial exploitation. Nwoko, who is the Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, said this on Tuesday in Abuja. He, therefore, called on nations that participatedContinue Reading
