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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…
Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mohammed Idris Haidara, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to King Willem-Alexander, marking the official commencement of his diplomatic duties in the European nation. The credential presentation ceremony took place at the Noordeinde Palace on Wednesday, where Ambassador…
The Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and diplomatic relations with Nigeria, highlighting a sharp increase in bilateral trade and growing cooperation in education, business and cultural exchanges. Speaking at the celebration of the Philippines’ 128th Independence Day in Abuja, Philippine Ambassador to Nigeria, Mersole J. Mellejor, said…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of Türkiye are advancing plans to introduce a voluntary return and reintegration programme for undocumented Nigerian migrants living in Türkiye, in a move aimed at reducing deportations and supporting returnees with economic empowerment and social reintegration assistance. The proposal was unveiled during…
President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, has reaffirmed his country’s deep appreciation to Nigeria for its continued support through the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) Scheme, as the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology (USET) graduated 951 students during its Second Combined Convocation Ceremony in Banjul. The convocation, themed…
The High Commission of India in Nigeria has called for greater adoption of yoga as a tool for healthy ageing, wellness, and social harmony, as it hosted the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 celebration at the Velodrome of the National Stadium, Abuja. Speaking at the event on Saturday,…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic ties with Türkiye following high-level engagements held on the sidelines of the 51st D-8 Commission Meeting in Ankara. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s D-8 Commissioner, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, PhD, participated in the 51st…
Russia and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a meeting between Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georgy Evgenievich Borisenko, and Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Joseph Olusola Iji. The meeting, held in Moscow, marked Ambassador Iji’s formal presentation of copies of his…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to ensure that no Nigerian who wishes to return from South Africa is left behind, amid rising xenophobic tensions targeting foreign nationals in several South African cities. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said about 1,000 Nigerians have…
The United Kingdom has appointed Peter Vowles as its next High Commissioner to Nigeria, succeeding Dr Richard Montgomery, the UK Government has announced. Mr Vowles is expected to assume office in Abuja in September 2026, while Dr Montgomery will remain in the position until then. The incoming envoy brings decades…
