By Sarafina Christopher, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s diplomatic engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reached new heights in 2025, marking a shift from conventional political exchanges to a more expansive and coordinated partnership. This evolving collaboration now spans trade, education, culture, development cooperation, and tourismContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The President of the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN), Dr Ojo Ajanaku, has said Nigeria could earn $10 billion annually from cashew production, with $3 billion coming from cashew sales alone. Ajanaku made this known on Wednesday during a press conference organised ahead of the 4thContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala China has reaffirmed that the “Taiwan question” remains at the core of its national interests and represents the foremost red line that must not be crossed in China–U.S. relations. The Consul-General of China in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, said this on Wednesday in Lagos while speaking atContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chinese Consul-General in Lagos, Ms Yan Yuqing, says China–Nigeria bilateral trade exceeded $22.3 billion between January and October 2025. Yuqing disclosed this at the Lagos Forum New Year Media Symposium, where she reviewed bilateral relations and outlined prospects for deeper cooperation in 2026. “Over the pastContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says candidates supported by his Rainbow Coalition, made up of members of different political parties in Rivers will win all elective positions in the state in 2027. Wike stated this on Wednesday, during his “thank you” visit to AsariContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Chairman of South South Development Commission, Mr Chibudom Nwuche, has advised politicians claiming to support President Bola Tinubu to deliver him for a second term in their various states in 2027. Nwuche gave the advice on Wednesday, during a “thank you” visit to Ahoada East LocalContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai A former Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers, Nname Ewor, has expressed concern that the state lacks an appropriated budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Ewor raised the issue on Wednesday during a “thank you” visit by Minister of the FederalContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has said that the deployment of corps members must be guided by prevailing security conditions and relevant government policies. Nafiu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 BatchContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has sought collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria on media development, capacity building, and women empowerment initiatives. Mrs Bassey Ita-Ikpang, Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, made the call during aContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Data & Knowledge Information Privacy Protection Initiative (DKIPPI), reiterated the importance and necessity of data privacy and protection for countries, Nigeria inclusive. The President, DKIPPI, Mr Tokunbo Smith, stressed this while addressing newsmen at a news conference to usher in the 2026 DataContinue Reading
