Category: International
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NIGERIA BACKS BRICS PUSH FOR REFORM OF GLOBAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM
Nigeria has expressed support for calls to reform international financial institutions and strengthen cooperation among developing countries under the BRICS framework. The position was presented at the 18th BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in New Delhi, India, by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dunoma Ahmed, on behalf of the Foreign Affairs…
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TRUMP CONFIRMS JOINT U.S.-NIGERIA OPERATION THAT ELIMINATED SENIOR ISIS FIGURE
The United States has confirmed that American and Nigerian forces carried out a joint counterterrorism operation that led to the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as a senior ISIS commander operating in Africa. In a statement shared on X, U.S. President Donald Trump said the mission was “meticulously planned” and executed alongside the Nigerian Armed…
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TINUBU PUSHES FOR STRONGER AFRICAN ECONOMIC INTEGRATION AT NAIROBI SUMMIT
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger African economic integration and fairer global financial systems during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The summit, co-hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, brought together leaders from more than 30 countries to discuss Africa’s economic transformation and development priorities. Speaking at the…
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SAUDI ARABIA UNVEILS NEW PROJECTS TO IMPROVE 2026 HAJJ, UMRAH EXPERIENCE
Saudi authorities have unveiled major initiatives aimed at improving movement, access and overall experience for pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj and Umrah seasons. During a media tour in Makkah, the Saudi General Authority for Media Regulation showcased key projects designed to support millions of visitors expected for Hajj and Umrah. One of the major highlights…
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UN ENVOY URGES GLOBAL ACTION OVER RISING SECURITY THREATS
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has called for urgent global action to address rising geopolitical tensions, arms proliferation and emerging security threats. Speaking during a visit by participants of the United States Army War College to Nigeria’s Mission at the UN in New York, Ibrahim warned that artificial intelligence, cyber warfare,…
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NIGERIA SPENT OVER $9BN ON LIBERIA, SIERRA LEONE PEACE MISSIONS — DEFENCE ADVISER
Nigeria’s Defence Adviser to the United Nations, Brig.-Gen. Edward Koleoso, says Nigeria spent more than $9 billion supporting peacekeeping and liberation efforts in Liberia and Sierra Leone during their civil wars. Speaking during a visit by participants of the United States Army War College to Nigeria’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York, Koleoso…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ARRIVES NAIROBI FOR AFRICA FORWARD SUMMIT ON INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Africa Forward Summit focused on investment and sustainable development across Africa. According to a presidential statement, the President landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at about 12:18 a.m. local time and was received by Kenyan officials and members of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission. The summit,…
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CHINESE-NIGERIAN PARTNERSHIP TARGETS ELECTRIC VEHICLE PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA
A new partnership between China’s Launch Design Shanghai and Hybrid Motors Nigeria is set to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and assembly in Nigeria. The companies say production facilities will be established in Lagos and Abuja to support the rollout of “Acely,” an indigenous electric vehicle brand designed for Nigerian roads and consumers. According to the…
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CHINA’S YUAN GAINS SLIGHTLY AGAINST U.S. DOLLAR
China’s currency, the Yuan, strengthened slightly against the U.S. dollar on Monday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. The central parity rate rose by 35 pips to 6.8467 per dollar ahead of trading activities in the interbank foreign exchange market. China’s forex system said the daily rate is determined using a weighted average…
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Envoy Canvasses Sports Diplomacy to Boost Nigeria’s Global Image
Mrs Ikerionwu Edith, Chargé d’Affaires of the Nigeria Embassy in Beijing, China, has called for stronger use of sports diplomacy to enhance Nigeria’s international image and strengthen bilateral relations. Edith made the call in a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday May 7. It was on the…
