By Sarafina Christopher The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has initiated an investigation into an alleged abandonment of Nigerian miners by a Chinese mining company in the Central African Republic (CAR). The Embassy made this known, in a statement, on Friday in Abuja. It said that the probe was in responseContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has made contact with the stranded Nigerians in the Central African Republic. This is contained in a statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the spokesperson of the Ministry on Friday in Abuja. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to informContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated that Lagos State is open for business, emphasising government’s efforts to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. The governor said this during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Georgia House of Assembly, led by Almaz Dagash at theContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The European Union (EU) has expressed satisfaction with the implementation of the Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) programme in Kwara State. The EU Country Health Adviser, Dr Anthony Anyeke, made this known in Ilorin during an interview with journalists at the close of aContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The United Kingdom and Nigeria are strengthening bilateral trade relations through a UK-funded programme that focuses on improving Nigeria’s quality infrastructure and helping local businesses meet international standards. Dr Simeon Umukoro, Trade Market Access Lead for the UK Department for Business and Trade in Nigeria, said thisContinue Reading
By Olukayode Babalola Amb. Paulo Santos, Portugal’s Ambassador to Nigeria, has pledged to explore and propose more opportunities to the Portuguese government for Nigerian students interested in studying in Portugal. Santos stated this at the 6th edition of the Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) Special Lecture Series held in KeffiContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Egyptian Foreign Minister, Dr Badr Atty, says a strategic partnership between Egypt and Nigeria will boost stability and prosperity across Africa. Atty made this known on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing journalists on key foreign policy issues and economic cooperation between the two countries. He emphasised thatContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with Egypt. Speaking at the opening of the Nigeria-Egypt Business Forum in Abuja on Monday, Tuggar highlighted the historic ties between both nations, dating back to 1961, rooted inContinue Reading
By Prudence Arobani United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has paid tributes to Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari. He also personally conveyed the UN’s solidarity with the government and people of Nigeria. Guterres, during his visit to Nigeria House in New York, described Buhari as a leader whoseContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Arobani UN Secretary-General António Guterres says former South African President Nelson Mandela’s legacy has now become the responsibility of the global community. Guterres stated this at a public service activity at the UN to commemorate the 2025 Nelson Mandela International Day, where the UN chief presented the 2025Continue Reading
