Abuja, June 22, 2025 – Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have taken a significant step toward deeper regional integration and economic collaboration with a newly signed bilateral agreement aimed at advancing trade, infrastructure, and border management. The accord was inked in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, alongside
Amid the escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, the Federal Government has intensified efforts to complete the emergency evacuation of Nigerian citizens currently stranded in both countries. This assurance was given by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
In the midst of the escalating conflict between Iran, led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and Israel under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has issued a passionate appeal to the global Jewish community. Maduro called on them to intervene and pressure Netanyahu to halt his military campaign, which he described
Abuja – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised serious concerns over newly imposed visa restrictions by the United States targeting certain West African countries, warning that such measures could have far-reaching consequences on regional development, trade, and cooperation. In a statement issued by the Commission on Thursday, ECOWAS expressed its displeasure
Moscow, June 18, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Russia has supplied Iran with military hardware, stressing that these transactions are in full compliance with international laws and bear no connection to the ongoing regional crises. Addressing the media during a press briefing, President Putin reiterated Moscow’s stance that its military cooperation
Brussels, June 19, 2025 – European diplomats are scheduled to hold critical talks with Iranian officials in a bid to ease escalating tensions and explore diplomatic avenues amidst heightened friction between Tehran and Washington. The upcoming meetings underscore Europe’s continued commitment to dialogue and conflict resolution in the volatile Middle East region. The talks aim
The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, received the High Commissioner of Canada to Nigeria, Mr. Pasquale Salvaggio, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. The high-level diplomatic meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between the two nations in areas of mutual interest, including economic
Abuja, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 — Speaking at the Fourth Annual Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) in Kigali, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged African leaders and institutions to embrace collective action and responsibly deploy the continent’s sovereign wealth for sustainable development. Tinubu emphasised that Africa’s sovereign wealth funds, strategic investment vehicles, pensions, and insurance
June 16, 2025 – Gulf RegionAs the conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies, global attention is turning once again to the Strait of Hormuz—a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. While Iran has never fully closed the strait, it has repeatedly threatened to do so during periods of heightened geopolitical tension, including during past
Nairobi, Kenya | June 15, 2025 The National Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), CSC Abdullahi Maiwada, has emphasized the importance of data-driven communication strategies in modern public relations, especially within government agencies. Maiwada made the call while addressing participants at the 26th Annual Conference of the African Public Relations Association (APRA),
