By Naomi Sharang The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured China that all bilateral agreements would be implemented. This assurance was given during a courtesy visit in Abuja on Thursday. Akpabio met with Hu Chunhua, Vice-Chairperson of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). The visit wasContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, President, ECOWAS Court of Justice, and others, have commended the court’s officials, who are mandatorily retiring this year, for their impactful career and bequeathing indelible legacies. Gonçalves stated this at a ceremony organised by the court in honour of four of its departing employees,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Mr Andreas Carlson, Sweden’s Minister for Infrastructure and Housing has pledged his country’s commitment to investing in Nigeria’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Innovation hub sectors. Carlson made the pledge in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, has urged members of the jury, who are assessing various entries submitted by journalists for ECOWAS’ 50th Anniversary Media Excellence Award to do a thorough job. Touray gave the charge at the opening ceremony and commencement of deliberations of the ECOWAS MediaContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, says collaboration of member states is crucial to ensuring the sustainability of the West African Police Information System (WAPIS), a subregional security initiative. Touray made this known at the official handing over ceremony of WAPIS by the International Police Organisation (INTERPOL) toContinue Reading
In a groundbreaking development, a woman in Britain has given birth following a womb transplant, marking a significant milestone in reproductive medicine. Grace Davidson, 36, from southern England, who was born without a functioning womb, became the first woman in the UK to receive a womb transplant in early 2023.Continue Reading
Eyasu Elias, Ethiopia’s Minister of State for Agriculture, has described its adoption of a step-by-step soil restoration strategy as a critical approach to a broader commitment to sustainable development and climate resilience. This is according to Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. Fana quoted the the ministerContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Christophe Bazivamo, has called on the global community to collectively address the menace of hate speech and genocide ideologies, which could trigger devastating genocidal conflicts. Bazivamo stated this on Monday in Abuja at the commemoration of 31 years after the 1994 GenocideContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Nigeria and Sweden on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties through enhanced trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agreement was reached during a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and Crown Princess Victoria ofContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Analysts have expressed concern over U.S. tariffs and their potential impact on global economic stability. During a global virtual session on Monday, experts analysed the tariffs imposed on key trading partners, including China, Canada, the European Union, and members of the Quad alliance. They noted that whileContinue Reading
