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
By Muhyideen Jimoh King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu and the people of Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in a statement, mourned the loss of theContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has expressed its deepest condolences to the people and Government of Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The EU Delegation gave the condolence message in a statement on their Instagram handle @ euinnigeria or #EUinNigeriaContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip Pierre, has extended heartfelt condolences to Nigeria on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Pierre’s condolence message was issued on Monday and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). “On behalf of the Government and People of SaintContinue Reading
The BRICS the heads of state and government have endorsed the Tropical Forests Forever Fund, a Brazilian initiative designed to deliver large-scale, predictable, and performance-based payments to countries conserving tropical forests. The heads of state and government of the BRICS bloc endorsed the initiative at the 17th BRICS SummitContinue Reading
