Yusuf Tuggar Minister of Foreign Affairs has said that Nigeria is presently making moves to join BRICS and would not given up on its ambition of becoming a permanent member of the Security Council of the United Nations. BRICS, an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United […]
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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and bilateral relations with Russia. The Minister of Foreign Affairs stated this during his working visit to Russia on March 6, 2024, where he met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Mr. Sergey Lavrov In […]
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The Embassy of Sweden in Abuja has reiterated its continuous commitment to the promotion of gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in Nigeria. To celebrate the progress made and highlight what still needs to be done, the Embassy together with Global Wissen Consult, a Swedish/Nigerian social development enterprise, would host an International Women’s Day event […]
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UN rights chief Volker Türk has described 2024 as a “mega election year” with more than 60 countries slated to hold elections involving nearly half of the world’s people. Türk, in a statement, expressed optimism that most of the elections would likely be “free hatred” and respect the will of the people. He, however, said […]
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Nigeria’s Presidency has debunked a report calculating that the United Arab Emirates has lifted the visa restriction on Nigerian travelers. According to the false report, the resumption took effect from March 4, 2024. Special Adviser Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga debunked the report in a post on his X handle […]
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The seven agreements signed are: cooperation agreement in the field of education; regulation of employment of workers with the Government of Qatar; establishment of a joint business council (JBC) between the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA); in addition to a […]
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Nigeria has assured the Canadian Government of its commitment to consolidate on the existing relationship with the country on the heels of their bilateral ties for mutual economic benefits in agricultural development. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, made the remark while receiving in audience the Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, […]
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Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has arrived in Doha for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between Nigeria and Qatar on security, cultural exchange, and economic development. The President, who arrived at 23:25 local time on Thursday evening was received in Qatar, by the Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
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“During the visit, President Tinubu will witness the signing of several agreements focused on boosting Nigeria’s real sector and creating value-additive investments across the fields of trade, education, culture, solid minerals, digital economy, agriculture, and gas, as well as fostering cooperation on counter-terrorism. Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced his two-day official […]
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Alsahabi said in the statement that the surgical intervention unfolded in nine planned stages, lasting approximately 14 hours. A team comprising 38 consultants, specialists, technicians, and nursing staff specializing in anesthesia, pediatric surgery, urology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery collaborated seamlessly to ensure the success of this complex operation. In what is seen as […]
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