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Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in security, trade, investment, technology and democratic governance as both countries seek to expand their strategic partnership. Speaking at the U.S. Embassy’s reception in Abuja marking America’s 250th Independence Anniversary, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Keith Heffern, described the…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea as the Central African nation celebrates its Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed warm wishes to his…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has extended warm felicitations to the Kingdom of Lesotho on the occasion of its Independence Day, reaffirming its commitment to African solidarity, diplomatic cooperation, and mutual development. In an official statement issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Nigeria praised the…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to overcoming Nigeria’s security challenges, saying peace has returned to many formerly troubled regions. In a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Tinubu said security forces have made significant gains in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the cancellation of the 2025 Independence Day parade, which was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 1, as part of the nation’s 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The announcement was made in an official statement released on Monday by Segun Imohiosen, Director of…
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 65th independence anniversary, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration as it continues to roll out reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking during an inter-ministerial world…
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the State of Qatar on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary. In a goodwill message, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed warm felicitations to Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed…
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…
Nigeria has joined the global community in celebrating the Republic of India’s Independence Day, marking the occasion with a strong reaffirmation of diplomatic solidarity and shared values. In a goodwill message, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, extended heartfelt congratulations to his Indian counterpart, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar,…
