Evacuation By Fortune Abang The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to evacuating the fourth batch of Nigerians from South Africa, in the bid to ensure their safety and welfare. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed this on her verified social media platforms on MondayContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and slowing growth, China is reinforcing its role in economic resilience and international cooperation for shared prosperity. At the centre of this effort is innovation-led development, advanced manufacturing and technological self-reliance,Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Friday distributed assistive devices to children with disabilities in Nigeria as part of efforts to improve access to assistive technology and promote disability inclusion across the region. The intervention is being implemented under the ECOWAS Regional Programme forContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The seven-hectare, 11-storey, multimillion-dollar new ECOWAS Headquarters Building Complex funded by China. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has described China as one of its most strategic partners, citing the construction of its new 56.5-million-dollar headquarters in Abuja and sustained military support for regional peaceContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The United States Mission in Nigeria on Wednesday celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to deepening trade, security, cultural and people-to-people ties with Nigeria. The event, held at the U.S. Consul General’s Residence in Ikoyi, attracted senior government officials, membersContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Dr Yusuf Yakub, Director-General/Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC), says President Bola Tinubu’s 4D Foreign Policy has revitalised the Corps, with Nigerian volunteers making significant academic and professional impact across Africa. Yakub said this on Wednesday in Abuja at the debriefing of 25 TechnicalContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised an alarm over the escalating cases of drug abuse across the sub-region. Dr Daniel Amankwa, ECOWAS Principal Programme Officer, Drug Prevention and Control, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher China has delivered the first full-cycle cassava mechanisation equipment to Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen agricultural modernisation and enhance food security in the country. This is contained in a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, signed by Dr Duan Yun. TheContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of Nigeria have commended President Bola Tinubu for strengthening the mandate of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) since assuming office. Chief Dominic Ogakwu, President of the CSOs of Nigeria, gave the commendation on Wednesday in Abuja during the debriefing of 25Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for a more dignified portrayal of Africa, urging governments, development partners and the media to project the continent’s strengths rather than poverty and suffering. The UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Ms Elsie Attafuah, made the call on Wednesday inContinue Reading
