The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to make Nigeria a leading player in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion. At the signing of the deal in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima said the agreement is a game-changer. […]
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During his first term, Trump reinstated Cuba on the U.S. terrorism list, a move that strained relations between the two nations. Mike Waltz, Trump’s choice for national security adviser, hinted at a potential reversal, telling Fox News, “Anything they, the Biden Administration, are doing right now we can undo, and no one should be […]
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Ambassador Al-Ghamdi revealed that the Kingdom had invested over $100 billion in the recent expansion and modernisation of the Two Holy Mosques. According to him, these ambitious projects, encompassing state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced crowd management systems, and cutting-edge technology, reflect Saudi Arabia’s commitment to accommodating the increasing number of pilgrims visiting Makkah and Madina each […]
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A member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi, is to visit Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning disclosed this at a virtual news conference organised by the Ministry on Friday in Beijing. According to her, […]
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THE Nigeria’s Federal Government has proposed N53bn to renovate 103 foreign missions, this newspaper reports. The funds will cover various needs, including renovations of chanceries, staff quarters, ambassadors’ residences, purchase of office furniture, and official vehicles, among others. Allocations include N554m for the foreign mission in Abidjan; N812m for Banjul; N555m for Brazzaville; N558m for […]
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Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is attending the inauguration of Ghanaian President-elect John Mahama on January 7, 2025. This was contained in a statement on Sunday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga. Mahama, who served as the 12th president of Ghana between 2011 and 2017, was reelected in December 2024. He will succeed President Nana Akuffo-Addo […]
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THREE Nigerian women, who were arrested and prosecuted for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia have been discharged and acquitted after spending 10 months in detention. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed the development on Sunday, noting the importance of the diplomatic engagements that led to the women’s release. The women; Hadiza […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj (Umrah). The vice president was received at the Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madina, Saudi Arabia on Monday. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, in a statement, said on […]
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A statement made available by Mr. Muhammad Alshabi, spokesman for the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Abuja, said this substantial funding commitment was made possible by the contributions of more than ten donor countries, agencies, and organizations dedicated to addressing the growing humanitarian needs in these crisis-hit areas. By Sultan Abubakar The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, […]
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Cuba and Nigeria have marked a diplomatic golden jubilee as they celebrated their 50 years anniversary. Cuban Government through its Ambassador in Nigeria expressed interest to strengthen the existing bilateral relations with Nigeria. Ambassador Miriam Morales Palmero said this in Abuja during the celebration of the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations between the country and […]
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