By Emmanuel Oloniruha Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the recent political upheaval in Guinea-Bissau as a “ceremonial coup” rather than a military takeover. Jonathan stated this while addressing newsmen on Friday in Abuja, after returning from Guinea-Bissau where he had been temporarily trapped by the incident. He described theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Government of Nigeria on Friday inaugurated the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) for regional integration, enhanced security, and efficient identity management across West Africa. Speaking at the official launch of the ENBIC in Abuja, themed “ENBIC: Enhancing Regional Integration and Security”, the Minster ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of Nigeria’s delegation to the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group, as part of efforts to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser (NSA) will lead the Nigerian side of the joint working group,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Thursday joined other ECOWAS Heads of State in an extraordinary virtual summit convened to address the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau. The emergency meeting brought together West African leaders in a rapid diplomatic response to the coup that followed disputed elections inContinue Reading
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
