By Fortune Abang Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have begun the implementation of the economic cooperation agreement between the two countries signed during the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES). Ojukwu disclosed this in a statement on Sunday byContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Nigeria and Algeria have reaffirmed their commitments to strengthening bilateral relations following a high-level diplomatic engagement between the foreign affairs ministers of both countries. Amb. Yusuf Tuggar represented Nigeria while Amb. Ahmed Attaf represented Algeria during the meeting. A statement on Sunday by Alkasim Abdulkadir, Special AssistantContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal African leaders, policymakers and global health stakeholders will converge in Accra on Aug. 5 for a landmark summit on health sovereignty, convened by the Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama. The Africa Health Sovereignty Summit is with the theme “The Accra Initiative: African Health Sovereignty in a ReimaginedContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Benin Republic is repositioning itself as a premier destination for culture, heritage and tourism by blending its deep historical roots with a bold new vision. Tucked away in the heart of West Africa, Cotonou, the capital of Benin, is a cultural goldmine of picturesque surroundings and untappedContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba Sub-Saharan Africa has taken a cautious but critical step toward greater health self-reliance as locally produced HIV medicines and diagnostic tests begun reaching national programmes. This include, for the first time, procurement of African-made treatment for Mozambique. The development marks a milestone for a region that bearsContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties with the Republic of Congo. Shettima made the commitment when he received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Congo, Anatole Makosso, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Saint Lucia Prime Minister Philip Pierre has condemned what he calls politically motivated criticism of President Bola Tinubu”s June visit, calling it “shameful” and rooted in a slavery mentality. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that President Tinubu paid a state visit to Saint LuciaContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang President John Mahama of Ghana has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) protocols, saying there’s no place for xenophobia in Ghana. Mahama disclosed this while receiving President Bola Tinubu’s special envoy led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb.Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has called for the use of robust criminal justice mechanisms to combat human trafficking in Nigeria and across the West African sub-region. Dr Sintiki Tarfa-Ugbe, ECOWAS Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, made the call at the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Joshua Olomu Morocco’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Moha Tagma, says Nigeria and Morocco have strong bilateral ties and a common vision for Africa’s peace and prosperity. He stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of a reception to commemorate the Throne DayContinue Reading
