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
By Nana Musa Ali M. Ali, Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) says the growing influence of the BRICS nations is shaping global governance, economic development, and international relations. During a presentation at the 7th BRICS Media Forum on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, AliContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Nigeria has emphasised the urgent need to transform the ECOWAS Standby Force (ESF) into an operational mechanism for regional peace and stability. Maj-Gen. Umar Abubakar, Director, Peacekeeping and Regional Security, Ministry of Defence, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at a Governmental Experts’ Validation Meeting on theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Federal Government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to resolving the visa dispute with the United States and United Arab Emirates (UAE) through diplomatic engagement. The government also reiterated its unwavering commitment to strengthening longstanding cordial diplomatic relations with the governments of both countries. This is containedContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Arobani UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed deep sadness on the passing of former Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari. Guterres, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, praised Buhari’s key role in promoting regional peace and security in West Africa. “The Secretary-General is deeply saddened to learnContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Two Nigerian innovations are among eight global finalists for the Trinity Challenge, which seeks data-driven solutions to tackle antimicrobial resistance and improve access to effective antibiotics. The Trinity Challenge, an international competition supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and other partners, made the announcementContinue Reading
