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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…
The ECOWAS Parliament has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming West Africa’s education sector through technology and innovation, declaring digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) as vital instruments for the region’s future prosperity. This stance was made clear during the meeting of the Joint Committee on Education, Science and Culture; Health;…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has reaffirmed the country’s dedication to financial inclusion, economic empowerment, and green financing at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Spain. Tuggar delivered a national statement on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, outlining strategic initiatives aimed…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step toward boosting regional connectivity with the implementation of the Praia-Dakar maritime link. A high-level workshop to assess and approve financing options for the vital project commenced on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Dakar, Senegal. The workshop brings…
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…
The ECOWAS Parliament has taken a significant step toward harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology-driven education, with a strong call for a regional legal framework on AI during the opening of its Joint Committee meeting on Education, Science and Culture / Health / Telecommunications and Information Technology.…
Nigeria, Saint Lucia Deepen Relations with Focus on Trade, Education, Climate Resilience Nigeria and Saint Lucia have taken a significant step toward strengthening diplomatic and development cooperation following a high-level bilateral meeting between both countries’ top diplomats. As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to the Caribbean…
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed the nation’s unwavering commitment to promoting democracy across Africa, describing it as a core element of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “4Ds” foreign policy agenda — Democracy, Development, Demography, and Diaspora. She made this known during a bilateral…
Nigeria and Switzerland have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation during the 10th Round of Political Consultations, held on at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja. The high-level diplomatic engagement brought together senior officials from both countries, with the Nigerian delegation led by Ambassador Janet Olisa, OON,…
