NAN Senior Editor appointed International Society of Diplomats’ Special Emissary
The International Society of Diplomats (ISD) has appointed Mr Victor Asije, a Senior Editor at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), its Special Emissary in […]
High Commission
Your picture of Nigeria selective, unfair, Envoy to UK tells The Economist
The Nigerian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Ambassador Sarafa Tunji Isola has described the characterisation of Nigeria by the London-based magazine, The Economist, in its recent edition […]
Nigerians in S/Africa unveil Magazine to promote patriotism
Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has unveiled its maiden Magazine titled: “Gween Digest” to promote good stories about Nigeria and promote patriotism among compatriots. […]
WHO Expert Jalal-Eddeen Saleh to discuss new Malaria Vaccine at AUN-Atiku Institute Lecture
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) announces the resumption of its Development and Leadership Lecture series under the auspices of the AUN-Atiku Institute. The first […]
EU, UK, Others Support EFCC Strategic Plan
International partners of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 joined the Executive Chairman of the Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, to […]
Anti-graft War: UK, EFCC to Deepen Cooperation
The United Kingdom and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have restated their resolve to further strengthen the existing cooperation and partnership between them […]
Refugees face dire consequences from COVID-19 underfunding, UNHCR warns
Underfunding has left a “yawning gap” in the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ability to protect forcibly displaced people worldwide from the fallout of […]
Defence minister holds bilateral talks, harps on technology transfer
The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, says Nigeria is consolidating on its defence bilateral cooperation to guarantee sustainable transfer of technologies. This he […]
Nigerians in S/Africa pledge to guard against fake passport registration
Nigerian Citizens’ Association South Africa (NICASA) on Saturday pledged to remain vigilant against fake websites advertising the registration and renewal of Nigerian passports. The President […]
Nigerians in Diaspora to host virtual continental annual general meeting
Nigerians in the Diaspora (NIDO) Americas is set to host its continental virtual Annual General Meeting to promote unity among Nigerians in the Americas. The […]
Nigerian refugees: TWG presents draft tripartite agreement for voluntary repatriation
By Chimezie Godfrey The Technical Working Group on the repatriation of Nigerian Refugees in Cameroon has presented a draft tripartite agreement for the voluntary repatriation […]
No athletes but UNHCR representative to bear Afghan flag at Paralympics
Afghanistan’s flag will be present at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics on Tuesday in “a sign of solidarity” after the nation’s athletes are […]
NPHCDA inspects COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine donated by UK Govt.
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has inspected the 699,760 doses of Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine donated to Nigeria by the UK Government to […]
FG resolute on child-friendly justice system — Malami
Abubakar Malami, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has assured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s unwavering dedication to improving children’s access to […]
Igbo community in Ghana promises to partner with new high commissioner
The Igbo community in the Diaspora, Ghana Chapter, has promised to work with Nigeria’s new High Commissioner, Retired Vice-Adm. Ibok- Ete Ekwe Ibas, to boost […]
NITDA to leverage on AfCTA to build digital market globally
As Nigeria moves swiftly towards diversifying her economy using technology, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has proposed partnership with Republic of Namibia in […]
Trafficking: FG pledges to end ‘modern slavery’ – Interior Minister
The Federal Government of Nigeria has promised to do all within its power to end trafficking of young vulnerable Nigerians by criminal elements to Europe […]
Insecurity: Nigeria’s UK envoy meets Igbo, Yoruba leaders in London
The Nigerian High Commissioner to the UK, Amb. Sarafa Isola, met with eminent Yoruba leaders and Ohaneze Ndigbo in London on Friday to dialogue on […]
Kalu refutes report of visit to British envoy to discuss IPOB matters
Sen. Orji Kalu, has refuted social media reports of him paying a private visit to the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mrs Catriona Laing to […]
UNDP launches report on impact of conflict on development in North East
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Wednesday launched a research report that assessed the impact of conflict on development in North-East Nigeria. Launching the […]
12 ICPC staff bag Anacapa certification
As part of its continuing effort at providing cutting-edge knowledge for optimum delivery of the Commission’s mandate, 12 officers of the Independent Corrupt Practices and […]
Canada assures more support to Nigeria’s health, education sectors
Mr Nicolas Simard, the acting Canadian High Commissioner to Nigeria, has assured increased support toward improving the healthcare and education sectors.He gave the assurance while […]
Igbo business investment more in North than Southern Nigeria -Sen. Adamu
Sen. Abdullahi Adamu (APC-Nasarawa) says it is impossible for Nigeria to break along regional lines, because the Southern businessmen have more investments in the North […]
UK worries over insecurity in Zamfara, promises support
Mr Sam Weldock, Head of Governance, Conflict and Social Development at the British High Commission, Abuja, has assured the Zamfara government of his country’s support […]
British Deputy High Commissioner urges adherence to Nigeria’s COVID-19 quarantine rules
The British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria in Abuja, Gill Atkinson, has called on Nigerians and travellers to obey the quarantine laws in place by […]