By Salisu Sani-Idris Nigeria and Thailand, on Wednesday agreed to deepen bilateral ties across technology, agriculture, commerce, and renewable energy, among other areas of strategic interest. Speaking during a meeting with Thailand’s delegation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima acknowledged the existing cordial relationship between Nigeria andContinue Reading
Ethiopia intends to position Addis Ababa as a leading African healthcare hub, including for specialised medical care and medical tourism. This was made known by the country’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh, according to TV BRICS, a NAN partner. According to him, Ethiopia also intends to expand local production ofContinue Reading
Chinese scientists have identified a rare gene variant that could help rice mature earlier, while maintaining or increasing yields. The discovery was made by a research team led by Zhang Jian at the China National Rice Research Institute, reported by TV BRICS, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) partner. TheContinue Reading
Bangladesh has made significant progress towards acquiring Chinese-made J-10CE fighter jets and attack helicopters to modernise its air defence capabilities. Zahed Ur Rahman, information and broadcasting adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, said the government had prepared a draft agreement for negotiations. Rahman said Bangladesh’s interest in the J-10CE wasContinue Reading
By Fortune Abang Amb. Saidu Muhammad, Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India has presented his Letters of Credence to Indian President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi. The presentation ceremony took place on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the Indian President. This is contained in a statement issued byContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has unveiled an exhibition marking the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the Eastern European country’s independence, showcasing its culture, history, and struggle for freedom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exhibition was opened by the Ambassador ofContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the sub-region is the most stable among Africa’s regional economic communities, notwithstanding the existential threat confronting it. ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Abdel-Fatau Musah, made this known in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria on Sunday marked the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence, describing the occasion as a reflection of the country’s centuries-long aspiration for statehood and self-determination. Ambassador of Ukraine to Nigeria, Mr Ivan Kholostenko, stated this at a private ceremonyContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co. Ltd. (CCXI) has affirmed the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)’s AAA issuer credit rating with a stable outlook for the second consecutive year. A statement issued by Vincent Musumba, Afreximbank’s Communications and Events Manager on Saturday, said the affirmation underscored the bank’sContinue Reading
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said the country’s national digital identification system (Fayda) has the potential to increase gross domestic product (GDP) by 7 per cent. According to reports by TV BRICS, a NAN partner, Ahmed said Fayda will also safeguard data privacy and ensure economic sovereignty. Ethiopia’s digitalContinue Reading
