By Busayo Onijala Expansion of BRICS highlights its strengthened representation and burgeoning global appeal. It also signals that a structural shift in the global economic dynamics is quietly underway. An economist, Alexander Odonkor, made the assertion ahead of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on JulyContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher High Commissioner of Rwanda to Nigeria Christophe Bazivamo has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with Nigeria in trade, aviation, and information and communication technology (ICT). Bazivamo made the pledge on Friday in Abuja during the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s Liberation Day also known as KwibohoraContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Mr Bui Hung, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria says his country’s administrative reforms will enhance efficiency within the government and reduce redundancy. The ambassador stated this during an exclusive interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He highlighted the Vietnamese government’s strategyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Friday night arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit. This marks Nigeria’s long awaited debut as a ‘partner country’ at the influential economic gathering According to a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, My Bayo Onanuga,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has pledged to address the challenges facing Nigerians in Saint Lucia and other parts of the world through diplomatic engagement. He made the pledge on Wednesday during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia. TheContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has announced that bilateral trade between the two countries has soared to about 13 billion dollars since last year. Mills disclosed this at a dinner organised by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria to mark the country’s 249th independence anniversaryContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Nigeria and Saint Lucia have signed a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement to deploy skilled Nigerian professionals to the Caribbean nation. A statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday said the pact aims to deepen South-South cooperation between the two countries. TheContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Federal Government (FG) on Wednesday deployed four Technical Aid Volunteers (TAC) Specialist Nurses to Jamaica as a soft power diplomacy to bridge both the educational and professional gaps. The orientation and deployment exercise was organised for the volunteers by the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) inContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has called on Africans and people of African descent worldwide to unite in building a future of “promise, honour and dignity for the black race.” The President made the call during a dinner hosted in his honour by Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister,Continue Reading
By Fortune Abang The All Africa Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (AAASME) has called for deeper sensitisation aimed at making Small and Medium scale Enterprises (SMEs) stronger and repositioned for growth. The President of AAASME, Dr Ebiekure Eradiri, made the call in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
