August 24, 2025 — The Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) wrapped up in Yokohama with the adoption of the Yokohama Declaration, a landmark pact reaffirming Japan’s long-term commitment to strengthening ties with Africa across trade, governance, climate resilience, and human development. The declaration was jointly endorsed on August 22 by Japanese Prime
Yokohama, Japan — August 23, 2025 Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to building stronger international partnerships, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu leveraging the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) to advance his government’s agenda of renewed diplomacy and investment attraction. The summit, held from August 20–22, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan, brought together African
August 23, 2025 — The Government of Japan has announced Kisarazu City as the official hometown for Nigerians residing and working in the country, in what is being described as a landmark step in strengthening bilateral ties between both nations. According to the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo
August 22, 2025 — The government of New Zealand has announced that Nigerians are now eligible to participate in its newly introduced seasonal visa schemes, opening up fresh opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled workers seeking employment abroad. The initiative, which falls under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework, introduces two new visa categories specifically
August 19, 2025 — Nigeria and Turkiye have sealed a fresh partnership designed to deepen cooperation on diaspora relations, with the goal of strengthening cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties between both nations. The agreement emerged from a high-level bilateral meeting where officials outlined strategies to better harness the contributions of citizens living abroad. Nigerian representatives
Abuja, Nigeria — August 17, 2025 | Nigeria and Brazil are set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will pave the way for the introduction of direct flights between the two countries, in what officials describe as a significant step toward enhancing bilateral relations. The agreement, expected to be finalized in the coming
Lagos, Nigeria — August 16, 2025 | President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commenced a three-nation diplomatic tour, beginning with Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), in a move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s foreign relations and attracting high-value investments. According to a statement from the Presidency, the visit is part of the administration’s strategic push to deepen
In a significant move aimed at boosting international tourism and making travel procedures more efficient, the Kuwaiti government has announced the introduction of four new tourist visa categories. The development is part of Kuwait’s broader efforts to revamp its visa framework, making the country more accessible to visitors from across the globe while aligning with
Abuja, Nigeria – August 11, 2025 The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has expressed deep appreciation for Nigeria’s continued solidarity with the Ukrainian people amid the ongoing war with Russia. In a statement issued in Abuja, the embassy announced the opening of a condolence register to honour the memory of civilians and soldiers who have
Abuja, Nigeria – August 9, 2025 Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening international trade and investment relations as the Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, held high-level talks with diplomats from the Netherlands, Russia, Mexico, and China in Abuja. The strategic meeting focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, infrastructure development, technology, and
