Abuja, July 1, 2025 — Nigeria’s Federal Government has issued a stern warning to the United States over reports that Washington may expand its visa restrictions to include up to 36 West African countries, including Nigeria. In a move interpreted as retaliation, Abuja has threatened to sanction access to its critical rare earth minerals—materials deemed
Tanzanian Professor Mohamed Janabi has officially taken up his role as the World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, marking a significant moment in the continent’s health leadership. On Monday, June 30, 2025, Janabi assumed office, bringing with him over 30 years of extensive experience in clinical medicine, public health, health policy, and health systems
Castries, Saint Lucia — July 1, 2025 — As Nigeria and Saint Lucia deepen diplomatic and cultural relations, new historical insights have emerged suggesting that a significant number of formerly enslaved people in Saint Lucia were of Nigerian descent — a revelation that is sparking renewed interest in reconnecting shared heritage across the Atlantic. Speaking
Gros Islet, Saint Lucia — June 30, 2025 — President Bola Tinubu has revealed that Nigeria will introduce a scholarship programme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to study at Nigerian universities, starting in the next academic year. Announcing the initiative during a joint press conference with Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister
Castries, Saint Lucia — July 1, 2025 — In a historic step toward deepening engagement with the Caribbean, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proposed visa waivers for holders of official and diplomatic passports from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), as Nigeria formally establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Lucia. The announcement was made during
Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia – June 30, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia have jointly expressed strong commitment to establishing formal diplomatic relations between their two countries. This declaration was made during President Tinubu’s official state visit to the Caribbean nation, the first by a
Nigeria and the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia are on the verge of establishing formal diplomatic relations, following high-level bilateral talks between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre in Castries on Sunday. The engagement, which took place at the official residence of the Saint Lucian Prime Minister, marked a pivotal moment
Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia – June 29, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, at exactly 5:30 p.m. local time on Saturday, kicking off a significant two-nation diplomatic tour of the Caribbean and South America aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s international partnerships. The President was warmly received at Hewanorra International Airport with
Abuja, Nigeria – June 28, 2025 Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that Nigeria will embark on a nationwide tree-planting campaign during the upcoming rainy season, as part of a broader national strategy for reforestation and environmental sustainability. Speaking on the heels of his recent visit to Addis Ababa for the launch of Ethiopia’s Green
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 27, 2025 Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, arrived in Ethiopia on Thursday for a high-level diplomatic visit and promptly held talks with the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed. The meeting, which signified the deepening of bilateral relations between both countries, also saw the Vice President signing the official state guest
