AU Agenda 2063 mission kicks off activities to mark 2026 Africa Day
2026-05-24
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ANALYSIS: Why Africa should turn China’s new trade opening into gains
2026-05-20
By Busayo Onijala, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For decades, Africa’s relationship with major global powers has often been shaped by aid, loans and diplomacy spoken in the language of strategy. However, the conversation is changing with African countries asking tougher questions such as: which country is investing in infrastructure,Continue Reading
Nigerian researcher leads U.S. study on Texas ‘Forever Chemicals’
2026-05-20
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus A Nigerian doctoral researcher at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC), Ifeanyi Anyanwu, has led environmental investigations into drinking water quality in underserved coastal communities in South Texas. According to the research report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, it focused on unincorporatedContinue Reading
Dambazau seeks NiDCOM partnership ahead of China posting
2026-05-20
By Maureen Okon Retired Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau is seeking collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) ahead of his deployment as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to China. Dambazau made the call in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NiDCOM, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa. He said he understoodContinue Reading
FBI extradites Nigerian to U.S. over alleged internet romance fraud
2026-05-20
By Mark Longyen The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has secured the arrest and extradition of a Nigerian, Samuel Ugberaese, to the U.S. on charges relating to international cyber romance scams. This is contained in a statement by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja on Wednesday, citing the U.S.Continue Reading
Ebola outbreak: UN urges international community to scale up support for DRC
2026-05-18
By Cecilia Ologunagba The UN has called on the international community to urgently scale up support for both the Ebola response and the broader humanitarian response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric made the call on Monday in New York while briefing journalists on theContinue Reading
Nigeria grants Rwandans 30-day visa-free entry
2026-05-16
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) says it has completed arrangements for the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry policy for Rwandan nationals entering Nigeria. The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), NIS, Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Akinlabi said the directive followed theContinue Reading
China, Nigeria reaffirm commitment to strengthen tourism, creative economy ties
2026-05-15
By Sarafina Christopher China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their joint commitment to strengthen collaboration in tourism, culture and the creative economy to boost economic growth, cultural exchange and people-to-people relations. The two countries made the pledge on Thursday during the 2026 China Tourism Day celebration organised by the Chinese EmbassyContinue Reading
ECOWAS Parliament adopts resolution to end escalating terrorism in sub-region
2026-05-15
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament on Friday adopted a draft resolution aimed at ending the escalating scourge of terrorism and violent extremism across West Africa. The parliament adopted the resolution at the end of its two-week 2026 First Ordinary Session in Abuja. It also mandated the Speaker of theContinue Reading
One-China principle irreversible,Taiwan remains inalienable part of China — Envoy
2026-05-14
By Sarafina Christopher and Damilola Charles Ms Dong Hairong, Counselor, Chinese Embassy, Abuja, has called for stronger Nigerian support for the One-China principle to address growing Taiwan separatist activities. Dong made the appeal on Thursday in Abuja during a media salon themed: “Understanding the One-China Principle and Its Role inContinue Reading