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The ECOWAS Gender Development Centre (EGDC) has concluded a four-day strategic retreat in Saly, Senegal, aimed at strengthening budget planning and aligning with the newly introduced Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) of the ECOWAS Commission. The retreat, brought together staff of the EGDC, representatives from the GIABA/EGDC Pooling, and the…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has acknowledged the financial and operational difficulties facing Nigeria’s Diplomatic and Consular Missions across the globe, citing challenges such as unpaid staff salaries, unsettled service bills, and delays in foreign service allowances. According to the Ministry, these setbacks are not isolated but reflect broader economic…
Nigeria has congratulated Malaysia on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, reaffirming a commitment to deepen long-standing diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. In a goodwill message, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, extended warm felicitations to his Malaysian counterpart, Honourable Dato’ Seri Utama Haji…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has extended warm congratulations to His Excellency Sean Sobers, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, as the Caribbean nation marks its Independence Anniversary. Ambassador Tuggar described the anniversary as a celebration of the enduring spirit, unity, and…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the Government of The Gambia, has moved a step closer to reshaping regional justice and dispute resolution mechanisms. From August 29 to 30, 2025, ECOWAS Ministers of Justice convened in Banjul after four days of technical deliberations by regional…
The ECOWAS Resident Representative in Guinea-Bissau, Ambassador Ngozi Ukaeje, has paid her first official visit to the Ghanaian (GHANCOY 4) and Nigerian (NIGCOY 4) contingents of the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB). The visit, which took place on August 21, 2025, comes after the formal handover in July…
The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has opened a Book of Condolences in Abuja to honor civilians killed in Russia’s latest missile and drone strikes, while reaffirming its commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation with Nigeria in agriculture, technology, and media engagement. The solemn event, held at the Ukrainian Embassy, featured…
Russia has once again defended its military operations in Ukraine, insisting they are not acts of aggression but a response to what it describes as “years of oppression” against Russian-speaking communities. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podelyshev, traced the origins of the…
The United Kingdom has awarded 85 Nigerians the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarships for the 2025 academic year, giving them the opportunity to pursue master’s and PhD programmes at top universities across the UK. This year’s awardees include 39 Chevening Scholars, one Chevening Fellow, and 45 Commonwealth Scholars. Speaking at a…
In a historic cultural and heritage gathering at Brazil’s Legislative Chambers in Brasília, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), commended President Bola Tinubu and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Lula da Silva, for their commitment to strengthening cultural bonds between Africa and its Diaspora. The event…
