Category: International
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VICE PRESIDENT KASHIM SHETTIMA URGES GLOBAL LEADERS TO MOVE FROM PLEDGES TO ACTION AT COP30
Vice-President Kashim Shettima called on world leaders at the 30th UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, to take “reasonable action” and shift from promises to real performance in tackling climate change and its devastating effects. Representing President Bola Tinubu, Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to reduce emissions by 32% by 2035, unveiling Nigeria’s climate finance…
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FRENCH EMBASSY KICKS OFF ‘CULTURE CONNECT’ TO BRIDGE LANGUAGE AND HERITAGE IN KADUNA
The Embassy of France in Nigeria, alongside Alliance Française of Kaduna and the National Museum Kaduna, has launched ‘Culture Connect’—a unique educational programme linking French language learning with art and heritage discovery. Over 200 students from partner schools in Kaduna will participate in guided bilingual tours at the National Museum during late November, engaging with…
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NIGERIAN STOCK MARKET RECORDS 4TH CONSECUTIVE LOSS, INVESTORS LOSE N348 BILLION
The Nigerian equities market slumped for the fourth straight session on Thursday, resulting in a staggering loss of N348 billion for investors. Key stock selloffs including Legend Internet, Champion Breweries, and Tantalizer triggered a 0.36% dip in market capitalisation, which closed at N95.316 trillion compared to an opening of N95.664 trillion. The All-Share Index similarly…
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FEDERAL GOVT STAYS CALM ON US “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” DESIGNATION, COMMITS TO COLLABORATION
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, has assured the public of a steady, responsible response to the recent US designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious freedom violations. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu, Idris…
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IAVI’S SINGLE-DOSE LASSA FEVER VACCINE SHOWS PROMISE WITH STRONG IMMUNITY AND SAFETY IN PHASE 1 TRIAL
The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) has announced encouraging results from the first human trial of its single-dose Lassa fever vaccine, confirming its safety and durable immune responses. Published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the Phase 1 trial involved 114 healthy volunteers in the U.S. and Liberia, monitored for 12 months post-vaccination. The…
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AFRICA NEEDS A PARADIGM SHIFT TO SOCIAL JUSTICE-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT, SAYS OSINBAJO
Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called on African governments and institutions to redefine development by placing social justice at the heart of economic growth. Speaking at the Ford Foundation’s 65th anniversary in West Africa held in Abuja, Osinbajo argued that despite Africa’s impressive GDP growth—being the fastest-growing continent—the general quality of life remains alarmingly…
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US SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS TRUMP’S AUTHORITY ON SWEEPING TARIFFS IN HIGH-STAKES HEARING
The US Supreme Court justices, including conservatives, intensely questioned the Trump administration’s legal basis for imposing broad tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Over a two-hour hearing, Chief Justice John Roberts and others expressed skepticism about whether the president had the authority to bypass Congress on tariffs framed as national security…
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AFRICA LOSES $75 BILLION ANNUALLY TO BIASED CREDIT RATINGS—EXPERTS SOUND ALARM AT DAKAR CONFERENCE
Experts at a major two-day conference in Dakar, Senegal, have issued a stark warning that Africa is losing approximately $75 billion every year due to biased credit ratings imposed by foreign agencies. Organized by AfriCatalyst, SAIIA, UNDP, and AUDA-NEPAD, the event gathered top policymakers, economists, and financial experts focusing on how Africa can amplify its…
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NIGERIANS IN THE U.S. UNITE AGAINST FOREIGN MILITARY INTERVENTION, URGE SOVEREIGNTY AND PEACE
Nigerians living in the U.S., led by the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN) and 19 other diaspora groups, have emphatically rejected any U.S. military intervention in Nigeria disguised as protection for Christians. In a statement issued in New York, OAN President Temi Aregbesola and coalition partners affirmed Nigeria’s sovereignty and insisted that only…
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AFRICA TO SHINE AT 2025 BEACH VOLLEYBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ADELAIDE
Egypt, Mozambique, Togo, Morocco, Benin, and Nigeria are ready to make waves at the 2025 Beach Volleyball World Championship held from November 14 to 23 in Adelaide, South Australia. The tournament will feature 48 men’s and 48 women’s teams, playing 216 matches over 10 days at The Drive and Pinky Flat/Tarntanya Wama. Africa proudly sends…
