Global philanthropist and tech pioneer, Bill Gates, was on Tuesday night conferred with one of Nigeria’s highest national honours, the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR), by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a ceremony held in Lagos. The event, which took place at the Presidential Villa in Marina, saw dignitaries from both
In a bold step toward fortifying border security and enhancing regional enforcement capabilities, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in strategic alliance with the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has officially inaugurated the inaugural WCO Expert Master Trainer Programme on Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) for the West African sub-region. The historic
In a disturbing incident that has drawn sharp condemnation from local authorities, an Israeli army vehicle on Saturday reportedly rammed into a van transporting Palestinian pilgrims in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, sparking outrage and raising concerns over the safety of civilians amid ongoing regional hostilities. The attack, which occurred near Jenin
Abuja, Nigeria – June 3, 2025 — Nigeria is advancing plans for a $25 billion undersea gas pipeline project that would channel its vast natural gas reserves to Europe, reinforcing its ambition to become a major player in global energy supply. This was disclosed on Monday by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a high-level meeting
Nigeria has extended warm congratulations to the Republic of Türkiye as the country marks the 572nd anniversary of the conquest of Constantinople, a monumental event in world and Islamic history. The milestone, which commemorates the moment when the then 21-year-old Sultan Mehmed II, famously known as Sultan Al-Fātiḥ (The Conqueror), led the Ottoman army to
Amid growing concerns over visa restrictions and geopolitical tensions between the United States and China, former U.S. President Donald Trump has attempted to reassure Chinese students currently studying in the United States, saying, “You’ll be fine.” Trump made the remark during a recent campaign-style town hall, addressing fears among international students, particularly Chinese nationals, following
The United States has confirmed that ongoing trade discussions with China have encountered a stalemate, with hopes now resting on the intervention of President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to break the deadlock. U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, disclosed this during a live interview on Fox News on Thursday, describing the current state
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has been honoured by the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria for his exceptional efforts in the global fight against transnational crime. During a ceremony held at the Canadian High Commission in Abuja on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the Canadian High Commissioner
In a bold move to enhance access to quality tertiary education and produce a globally competitive workforce, Nigeria has officially entered into a strategic transnational education alliance with the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. The partnership, announced in Abuja, is aimed at creating broader opportunities for Nigerian students to access world-class higher education
GENEVA — During the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), Nigeria’s Dr. Salako has taken a firm stand on the urgent need for reforming domestic health financing to strengthen national healthcare systems. Addressing global health leaders and policymakers in Geneva, Dr. Salako emphasized that sustainable health financing is critical for improving access to
