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The Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (DICAN), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is set to host its inaugural International Diplomatic and Security Conference in Abuja, a landmark event aimed at addressing Nigeria’s foreign policy direction amid evolving global security challenges. Themed “Nigeria’s 4Ds Foreign Policy Strategy…
Nigeria has extended warm felicitations to the Republic of Rwanda on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, celebrating the East African nation’s journey of resilience, peace, and transformation. In an official statement, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed his congratulations to Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reiterated the country’s dedication to inclusive economic growth and strategic global partnerships at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Seville, Spain. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Minister Tuggar outlined Nigeria’s national roadmap to boost financial…
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic relations with Nigeria, revealing that bilateral trade between both countries reached \$13 billion in 2024. U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., disclosed this during a reception held at the U.S. Embassy in Abuja to commemorate the…
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has formally aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), positioning the opposition coalition as a major political force ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Announcing the move Thursday on his official X account, Obi described the coalition’s adoption of…
Federal Lawmakers have proposed legislative intervention to ensure a consistent supply of vaccines, emphasizing the importance of transparency and availability at all levels of healthcare, particularly for children under five and pregnant women. At a multi-stakeholder’ technical workshop on optimisation of sustainable immunisation financing model in Nigeria, held in Abuja,…
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has called on military authorities to adopt forward-thinking strategies that prioritize innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in addressing Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Speaking during the commissioning of over 80 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles for the Defence Headquarters at Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has strongly denied allegations that he allocated premium plots of land in Abuja to his children, describing the accusations as politically motivated and baseless. In a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere…
The federal government has approved the disbursement of over ₦65 billion as its commitment to strengthen primary health care delivery and advance progress toward Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria. Addressing stakeholders at the 11th Ministerial Oversight Committee, MOC, meeting convened in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has expressed concern over the recent wave of protests in Togo, particularly in the capital city of Lomé, which have led to both human casualties and material damage. In a press release issued from its Abuja headquarters, ECOWAS called for restraint…
