The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard Montgomery has re-emphasized the important role of the Nigerian Diaspora in the United Kingdom and pledged more collaboration with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). This is just as he stated the need for enhanced trade and investment between both countries, a statement by the NiDCOM Spokesperson […]
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AdminThe National Youth Service Corps has announced that 10 corps members will travel to India on Sunday, to participate in a Youth Exchange Programme organised by the Indian National Cadet Corps. The annual programme is held to commemorate the Independence Anniversary of the Republic of India, drawing participants from Europe, Asia, Africa and other continents. […]
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Admin Amb. Kalilou Traore, the Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to Nigeria, on Saturday, unveiled the ‘AFCON Village’ in Abuja, set up to enable football enthusiasts to watch live matches of the ongoing African Nations Cup competition. The tournament kicked off in Cote d’Ivoire with 24 countries seeking for the continent’s most coveted football trophy. Traore […]
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The United States Marine Corps has called for advanced cooperation between the United States and Nigeria, to help both nations counter violent extremism and address regional security in the region. Calling for this collaboration during their visit to Nigeria between January 10 and 11, 2024, the commander of the U.S. Africa Command, Gen. Michael […]
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Cape Verde has become the third African nation and first West African to be declared malaria free, even as the disease continues to kill hundreds of thousands of people on the continent, the World Health Organization said Friday. The Atlantic archipelago of about 500,000 inhabitants follows Mauritius in 1973 and Algeria in 2019. Worldwide some […]
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According to the Financial Times, enrollment into UK varsities has fallen by over a one-third from key countries, including Nigeria and India. Universities in the United Kingdom (UK) are faced with the risk of a financial crisis following a sharp drop in the number of international students enrolling at various institutions in 2024. According […]
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PRESS RELEASE • JANUARY 11, 2024 U.S. Consul General Will Stevens Remarks at the Official Handover of the Countering Human Trafficking Office in Lagos State Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed guests, and distinguished colleagues, it is truly an honor to stand before you today on this occasion as we gather for the official handover of […]
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has donated a specialized emergency response operational vehicle to the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) for easy mobility. Performing the ceremony on Wednesday in Makurdi, Mrs Irene Omondi, Head UNHCR Sub Office, Ogoja, said the commission was determined to do more for the refugees and Internally […]
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Governor Alex Otti says his government is prepared to partner Indonesia to boost economic development and industrialization in Abia. Mr Otti said this on Thursday when the Indonesian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Usra Harahap, paid him a visit in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. The governor also reiterated the readiness of the state government to […]
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As part of his efforts to improve revenue generation for Yobe State, Governor Mai Mala Buni has urged the Qatari embassy in Nigeria to explore the agricultural potential in the state for the benefits of the two governments. A statement by Mamman Mohammed, Director General of Press and Media Affairs to the Governor, said Buni […]
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