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The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Ayman Safadi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as the country marks its Independence Anniversary. In a message celebrating…
Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament has reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering commitment to democratic governance, regional security collaboration, human rights protection, and climate resilience initiatives. Presenting the Nigeria Country Report, delegation leader and Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, conveyed warm greetings from President…
Nigeria has joined fellow African nations in commemorating Africa Day 2025, marking the 62nd anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now known as the African Union (AU). In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria reaffirmed its solidarity with AU member states…
As part of the activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the ECOWAS Resident Representation in Benin has empowered secondary school students through a unique blend of art and education, offering a platform for young people to imagine the future of regional integration.…
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (OON), has concluded high-level bilateral talks with his German counterpart, Minister Johann Wadephul, to strengthen Nigeria–Germany relations across critical sectors including renewable energy, trade, and migration governance. During the meeting held in Berlin, Germany reaffirmed Nigeria’s…
A coroner has attributed the death of a 15-year-old Nigerian boy, David Ejimofor, to inadequate safety measures after he drowned at Aberavon Beach, Neath Port Talbot, in South Wales last summer. The incident occurred on the evening of June 19, 2023, shortly after 7pm, when David, described by his mother,…
The Lagos State Government has clarified details of its impending ban on single-use plastics (SUPs), confirming that popular items like pure water sachets, PET bottles, and nylon carrier bags thicker than 40 microns are not affected by the policy. This was made known on Tuesday in a statement by Tokunbo…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, will head the country’s delegation to the highly anticipated 3rd African Union-European Union (AU-EU) Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to take place from 19th to 21st May 2025 in Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium. The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this development in…
Ministers of Trade, Industry, and Investments from ECOWAS Member States gathered in Abuja this week to assess key regional trade and investment policies, as the West African bloc advances efforts to deepen economic integration amid evolving global trade dynamics. The high-level meeting reviewed strategic policy instruments and expert committee reports…
The United Kingdom, UK has introduced a tariff free export scheme covering over three thousand Nigerian products stating a broader bilateral ties with the Country. The UK also stated that it shares a dynamic, long-standing, and multi-dimensional trade relationship with Nigeria currently valued at £7.2 billion. The British High Commissioner…
