By Salisu Sani-Idris Nigeria and Cuba have taken a bold step to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties, with a renewed focus on healthcare, education and trade. Vice-President Kashim Shettima described Cuba as “a sacred land where every progressive will identify with”, when he received Mr Bruno Parrilla, the Cuban ForeignContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Republic of Korea has reiterated its commitment to strengthening ties with Nigeria, particularly in economic cooperation, security, and people-to-people exchanges. Mr Kim Pankyu, the Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, said this at a news conference to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) says Enugu State is witnessing unprecedented progress and development under the Gov. Peter Mbah administration. NUSA, the apex body representing Nigerians living in South Africa, said this on Monday in a congratulatory message to the governor on his 53rd birthday anniversary.Continue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The European Union (EU) has provided 13 million Euros to Nigeria to expand its social protection system. Mr Gautier Mignot, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria, made this announcement during the launch of the Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria, in Abuja. Mignot explained that the funding wouldContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The French government has commended the operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders. The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, gave the commendation while handing over some operationalContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Director-General, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Charles Odii, has urged ECOWAS member states to actively implement the ECOWAS Small Business Coalition’s (ESBC) programmes. Odii gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Praia, Cape Verde, onContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala China’s top legislature, the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC), on Tuesday closed its third session after a week of deliberations. During the closing meeting in Beijing, which was attended by China’s President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders, deputies of the NPC voted on and approvedContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa The African Union (AU) has nominated Malam Mohammed Kabir, immediate past Registrar of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria, as Ambassador to promote the AU Agenda 2063. The nomination was conveyed in a letter signed by Amb. Amara Thecla Orakwe, Chairperson, Nomination and Screening Committee of the AU.Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) as key drivers of regional economic growth and development. ECOWAS Commissioner for Economic Affairs and Agriculture, Mrs Massandjé Toure-Litse, stated this during a meeting of the ECOWASContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The First Lady of Cape Verde, Mrs Debora Carvalho, on Monday called on foreign investors to take advantage of the abundant investment opportunities offered by her country. Mrs Carvalho made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Praia, the country’s capital.Continue Reading
