Abuja, June 22, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially received a fresh batch of looted Benin artefacts repatriated from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, marking another significant milestone in the country’s ongoing cultural restitution campaign. The return of the treasured cultural items was formalised during a brief handover ceremony attended by top
BrasÃlia, June 21, 2025 – Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to global health cooperation with its active participation in the BRICS Ministers of Health Meeting held in BrasÃlia, Brazil. The high-level gathering brought together health ministers and delegates from BRICS member countries and invited partners to discuss collaborative strategies for strengthening health systems, improving pandemic
Sickle cell disease continues to pose a significant public health challenge across Nigeria and much of sub-Saharan Africa, as medical experts raise concern over its growing impact on communities and health systems. The inherited blood disorder, which alters the shape and function of red blood cells, affects millions globally, but the prevalence is alarmingly high
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – Nigeria has taken a significant step in reinforcing its bilateral relationship with the People’s Republic of China through renewed commitments in the areas of education, culture, and shared development objectives. The growing partnership underscores both nations’ resolve to deepen strategic cooperation and foster mutual prosperity through people-to-people engagement. At the
Abuja, June 18, 2025 – Nigeria has seized the spotlight at the recent BRICS meeting by underlining its firm commitment to advancing global health equity. In a move aimed at addressing long-standing healthcare disparities, the country unveiled a sweeping package of health sector reforms designed to transform primary and tertiary care systems while reinforcing partnerships
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, June 17, 2025 – The Federal Government of Nigeria has initiated a strategic dialogue with Loughborough University, United Kingdom, aimed at fostering structural transformation and rebuilding existing systems within Nigeria’s education sector. During a courtesy visit by a delegation from Loughborough University, the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Professor Swaibu Sa’id Ahmad, affirmed
June 16, 2025 – Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria has recorded a ₦5.17 trillion trade surplus in the first quarter of 2025, indicating a strong export performance and growing economic resilience despite prevailing global and domestic challenges. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), total exports during the period stood at ₦15.19 trillion,
Abuja, Nigeria | June 16, 2025 The United Nations (UN) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria in its fight against plastic pollution, which remains a growing threat to the country’s environment and public health. Speaking at an event to commemorate World Environment Day 2025 in Abuja, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria,
Washington D.C., USA – June 15, 2025 Nigeria is reportedly among a list of countries being considered for a new travel ban by the United States government, according to sources familiar with internal policy discussions within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Although no official list has been published, diplomatic sources suggest that the countries
