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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has issued a 15-day flood alert for 198 local government areas across 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), warning residents to brace for potential flooding between August 7 and 21, 2025. According to the agency, 832 communities are at varying risk levels…
Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Jamaica on the occasion of the country’s 61st Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a the Honourable Minister, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed warm greetings to his Jamaican counterpart, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith,…
The Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has praised the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) for its sustained collaboration with Nigeria in promoting safe and orderly migration. She gave the commendation during a courtesy visit by the Head of ICMPD Mission in Nigeria,…
Nigeria has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Republic of Benin on the occasion of its Independence Anniversary, underscoring the enduring bond between both West African neighbours. In a goodwill message conveyed by the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, to his Beninese counterpart, His Excellency Olushegun Adjadi…
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to deepening diplomatic and people-to-people relations with the Republic of Ghana, with a focus on safeguarding the rights and welfare of its citizens living in the West African country. This assurance came from the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who is…
In a strategic push to attract foreign investment and expand trade, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has unveiled a landmark Economic Diplomacy Dialogue in Abuja, positioning the private sector at the heart of Nigeria’s global economic engagement. NACCIMA National President, Dr. Jani Ibrahim,…
The Federal Government has hailed the graduation of 50 women from a specialised training in vehicle conversion from petrol to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), calling it a landmark moment in Nigeria’s clean energy transition and gender empowerment agenda. Speaking at the event held in Benin City, Edo State, the Minister…
The Nigerian government has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against terrorism, securing 44 convictions out of 54 individuals recently arraigned in Phase 7 of the Kainji Detention Facility Terrorism Trial, according to the National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA). The convictions, announced…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has officially launched its cutting-edge AI-powered Intelligent Company Registration Portal (ICRP), introducing a new era of seamless, faster, and fully digital business registration in Nigeria. The platform, which became operational today, July 6, 2026, allows entrepreneurs and business owners to reserve company names and complete…
Nigeria and China have begun technical discussions to kick-start the implementation of the Lekki Low-Carbon Demonstration Zone, a pilot initiative under the China-Africa Solar Belt Initiative aimed at accelerating Nigeria’s transition to renewable energy. The Chinese delegation, led by Wang Zuguang, Deputy Division Chief at China’s Foreign Environmental Cooperation Centre,…
