By Fortune Abang Amb. Andrey Podelyshev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to deepening cooperation with Nigeria in key sectors of the economy. Podelyshev disclosed this at the commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between theContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed its commitment to regional integration through strategic projects that promote regional trade, boost agriculture and bolster the environment. ECOWAS Commission President, Dr Omar Touray, made this known on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening ceremony of theContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has called for deeper diplomatic and economic ties with the Nigerian government to foster development for both countries. Mr Rana Ihsaan, the Coordinator to the Prime Minister of Pakistan, made the call in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says eight Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Volunteers are to be deployed to Seychelles and The Gambia to bridge the educational and professional gaps. Dr Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General (D-G) and the CEO of NTAC said this during the deployment exercise heldContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting impactful Qur’anic and educational programmes in Nigeria, Mr Saad bin Fahd Al-Marri, Chargé d’Affaires of the Saudi Embassy in Abuja, made the pledge on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of the National Competition for theContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Nigeria has reaffirmed its cordial diplomatic relations with The Gambia amid alleged controversy and has cautioned people against making inflammatory comments that could escalate a diplomatic row between the two countries. Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesman, said this in Abuja, while briefing newsmen followingContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The UK, Australia and Canada, have unveiled a joint international campaign to combat visa fraud and protect people from exploitation by fraudulent immigration facilitators. A statement issued by the British High Commission in Abuja, said the initiative, which is tagged: #FightingVisaFraud campaign, was unveiled during the InternationalContinue Reading
Mr Smart Nwobi, the President General of the Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA), says the G20 Summit presents a unique opportunity for African nations to articulate their development aspirations. He said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria NAN in Abuja on Sunday. Nwobi describedContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris President Bola Tinubu has urged G20 leaders to deepen collaboration on technology transfer, capacity building, and inclusive investments that prioritise human dignity over profit alone. Tinubu, represented by the Vice-President Kashim Shettima made the call at the Third Session of the 2025 Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The global investments in clean energy are projecting a 1 trillion dollar for grids, storage toward quadrupling sustainable fuels by 2035. This is contained in an executive summary of the outcomes report on Global Climate Action Agenda at the 30th Conference of Parties in Belém, Brazil. AccordingContinue Reading
