Buhari to attend Dakar International Conference on Agriculture
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Lagos for Senegal on Tuesday where he will attend the 2nd edition of Dakar International Conference on Agriculture.
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Expanded, diversified participation in international trade key to growth of African economies – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that expansion and diversification of involvement in international trade and global value chain by African countries is pivotal for wealth […]
Buhari to be honoured by Abu Dhabi Peace Forum in Nouakchott
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, receive “African Award for Strengthening Peace’’ in Nouakchott, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, for his leadership role […]
You are indeed a model for Democracy, Biden tells Buhari
President Joe Biden of the United States has praised President Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts in deepening democracy not only in Nigeria, but also in […]
ECOWAS: We must keep faith with vision of founding fathers – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Abuja, reminded legislators of the ECOWAS parliament on the need to align their programmes to those of the founding […]
Nigeria’s ties with Niger, Chad others yielding results— Presidency
The Presidency Thursday expressed satisfaction with the existing bilateral relationship between Nigeria and its neigbours, confirming that such ties have helped tremendously, especially in the […]
Passenger plane crashes into Lake Victoria in Tanzania
A passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Sunday while attempting to land in stormy weather at an airport in the lakeside city of Bukoba, the state broadcaster said.
Ghanaian protesters demand president step down over economic crisis
More than 1,000 protesters marched through Ghana’s capital Accra on Saturday, calling for the resignation of President Nana Akufo-Addo
Nigeria,Cameroon border: Buhari underlines neighbourliness as he commissions projects
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Mfum, Cross River State, called for more neighborliness and mutual understanding between African states in order to enhance trade, security […]
Sweden reassures AfDB of continued support for Africa
By Temitope Ponle Sweden has reassured the African Development Bank (AfDB) of the country’s continued support for the African continent. According to a statement on […]
Tchad: Buhari to attend investiture of Mahamat Deby as transition president
The ceremony, which will hold at the capital, N’Djamena, Tchad will further accentuate negotiations on peaceful and harmonious return to democratic process
Osinbajo seeks protection of Africa from sea-based minerals exploitation
By Chijioke Okoronkwo Abuja, Oct. 6, 2022(NAN) Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has advocated for the protection of Africa from economic exploitation of sea-based minerals and […]
Gunfire, blast jolt Burkina Faso capital, soldiers on streets
(Reuters/NAN) Heavy gunfire rang out from the main military camp and some residential areas of Burkina Faso’s capital on Friday and a large blast was […]
African Court upholds the right to self-determination of the Saharawi people
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Arusha, Tanzania has in a landmark judgment held that “the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara is […]
Smile Train, KidsOR set to launch solar surgery system
By Chimezie Godfrey Smile Train in collaboration with Kids Operating Room (KidsOR), and global health NGOs has announced plan to reduce the cost and carbon […]
Daily Trust Invites Nominations for African of the Year 2022 Award
A leading independent newspaper in Nigeria, DAILY TRUST, has called for nominations of exemplary personalities for the coveted African of the Year 2022 award. Nominations […]
Sustaining Democratic Governance in West Africa, By Jibrin Ibrahim
This week, I was in Dakar for a conference on the framework and tools for sustaining democratic governance in West Africa organised by the United […]
Mali: ECOWAS Special Envoy, Goodluck Jonathan, briefs Buhari
(File photo: Jonathan with Buhari Presiden Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment towards to promoting peace and harmony among ECOWAS countries. According to a statement […]
Ambassador, Nigerian Community dismiss ‘malicious’ publication against Consular Officer in Abidjan
Nigerian Ambassador to Cote d’Ivore, Ambassador Martin Adamu, has described as ‘malicious’ a publication in a national daily newspaper, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari, to […]
Buhari congratulates William Ruto on election as President of Kenya
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Aug. 15, 2022 (NAN) President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the President-elect of Kenya, William Ruto, on his victory in the General […]
Ethiopian Airlines orders Africa’s first A350-1000
@Airbus @Ethiopianairlines #A350-900 #A350-1000 Ethiopian Airlines Group, the flag carrier of Ethiopia, Africa’s largest airline group, has upsized four of its A350-900 on order to […]
Free, transparent, credible elections indispensable to West Africa’s stability- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Monrovia, Liberia called on leaders in West Africa to do all within their powers to ensure that elections are conducted […]
Buhari attends Liberian 175th Independence Anniversary
President Muhammadu Buhari departs Abuja Tuesday for Monrovia, Liberia, to attend the 175th independence anniversary celebrations of the country. According to a statement signed by […]
How Tinubu emerged as APC flagbearer – Buhari
President Muhammdu Buhari Saturday in Daura, Katsina State, said the process that led to election of former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as […]
ECOWAS leaders adopt Jonathan’s recommendations on way forward in Mali
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have adopted the recommendations of its mediator for Mali and Nigeria’s former […]