The 2026 UN Global Business Forum on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has concluded, with participants calling for a greater role for the private sector in achieving the goals. This year, the forum was held under the theme “Business and the Real Economy: Delivering Sustainable Development in a Changing GlobalContinue Reading
Chinese researchers have unveiled a new all-electric hybrid drone capable of flying at altitudes exceeding 8,800 metres, as reported by TV BRICS, a partner of NAN. This achievement opens up new possibilities for scientific research under extreme conditions known by experts as the “impossible triangle”. The breakthrough is attributable toContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) on Monday deployed 28 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) volunteers to Uganda in a display of soft power diplomacy. The volunteers were selected from different institutions across Nigeria. Speaking at the event, Amb. Yusuf Yakub, the Director-General of NTAC, urged the volunteersContinue Reading
Egypt has achieved notable progress in the development of its agricultural sector, with advances in production, exports and modern farming practices. This is according to Khaled Gad, spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, as reported by TV BRICS, a partner of NAN. He said the sector hasContinue Reading
A professor at the BRICS Research Institute in Pretoria, South Africa, Phokela Maponya, has called for greater exchange of agricultural knowledge among BRICS countries to strengthen farmers’ resilience to climate change. Maponya said effective support for farmers should be anchored on scientific research, including laboratory and field studies as wellContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani The Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s UN Ambassador, saying the decision has already yielded significant diplomatic dividends. Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN (middle) flanked by Amb.Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The People’s Republic of China has assured African countries of the full implementation of the outcomes of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Summit before the next ministerial meeting. The country also reaffirmed that Africa remained an equal partner in the cooperation framework. MrContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher China has upgraded its “Green Channel” policy to fast-track the clearance of African agricultural products, particularly fresh produce. This is part of measures aimed at expanding agricultural trade and improving market access for African exporters. Mr Shuai Guipeng, Deputy Director, FOCAC Office, China’s Ministry ofContinue Reading
Analysis: Why China’s dev’t journey is drawing global interestContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom and Raji Rasaki Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Mrs Mopelola Ibrahim, has promised to deepen collaboration and engage robustly with her host country to build on existing relationship between the two countries. Ibrahim, a career diplomat with over 25 years experience, said thisContinue Reading
