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Nigeria and Cyprus are seeking to strengthen bilateral relations, with a focus on trade, investment, education and political dialogue, following the presentation of credentials by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Israel and Cyprus, Ms. Nkechi Ufochukwu. Ms. Ufochukwu formally presented her Letters of Credence to the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides,…
Nigeria begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar (today), with the Super Eagles aiming to secure an early advantage in Group L. The match takes place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time. Nigeria are grouped with…
Nigeria is set to deploy 10 technical aid volunteers to Sierra Leone under the Nigeria Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) programme. The volunteers, selected from a large pool of applicants, will spend two years in Sierra Leone, providing professional expertise and supporting development in their host communities. Speaking during…
The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has pledged government support for Nigerian entrepreneurs who represented the country at the World Startup Championship, See Pakistan 2026. Udeh spoke on Thursday, 17 September 2026, while receiving the eight Nigerian entrepreneurs sponsored by the National Board for…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast cloudy skies, thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall across several parts of Nigeria from today and next tomorrow. In its weather outlook released in Abuja, the agency said parts of the northern region would experience morning thunderstorms and light rains on Wednesday,…
Nigeria and China have used a food festival in Abuja to celebrate 55 years of diplomatic relations and promote stronger cultural, tourism and economic cooperation. The Nigeria-China Food Festival, held at the China Cultural Centre, brought together government officials, diplomats, hospitality professionals, creatives and other stakeholders from both countries. Speaking…
Media scholar and public affairs analyst Dr Austin Maho has urged Nigerian journalists and diplomatic correspondents to critically evaluate and contextualize international development models, arguing that lessons from China’s poverty reduction efforts could inform policy discussions in Nigeria if adapted to local realities. Speaking at a workshop organized by the…
The Federal Government has called for a careful assessment of China’s development experience to identify lessons that can be adapted to Nigeria’s poverty reduction efforts while taking into account the country’s social, political and economic realities. The call was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…
“Upon making contact with the insurgents, the troops engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the terrorists to abandon their captives and retreat into the surrounding bushes,” Danja said’. Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 14 kidnapped victims in Sabuwa Local Government Area…
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians living abroad to move beyond sending remittances home and begin investing directly in Nigeria’s economy. Mr Tinubu made the call while declaring open the three-day Nigeria Diaspora Economic Conference (NIDEC) 2026 at the Apollo Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. Represented by his Chief…
