Tag: #Diplomacy
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TINUBU REPORTS XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA TO A.U.
President Bola Tinubu has formally raised concerns over recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa before the African Union (AU). Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the AU Extraordinary Session in Luanda, Angola, Tinubu called for stronger continental action to protect the safety, dignity and rights of African…
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NIGERIA, THAILAND MOVE TO DEEPEN TIES IN TECHNOLOGY, AGRICULTURE
Nigeria and Thailand have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in technology, agriculture, commerce and renewable energy, as both countries seek to expand economic and strategic partnerships. Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this on Wednesday when he received a delegation from Thailand at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said Nigeria’s relationship with Thailand should move beyond…
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UKRAINE EMBASSY MARKS 35TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM
The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has marked the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence, describing the occasion as a reflection of the Ukrainian people’s long-standing struggle for freedom, statehood and self-determination. Ukraine’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ivan Kholostenko, said this at a ceremony in Abuja, noting that the country’s statehood dates back more…
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MINISTER URGES SOUTH AFRICA TO BALANCE MIGRATION CONTROL WITH MIGRANT PROTECTION
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olusola Enikanolaiye, has urged South Africa to distinguish between legitimate migration management and actions that could be perceived as targeting migrants. Enikanolaiye made the call at a roundtable organised by the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos, where he described attacks against Africans in South…
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INDIA BACKS STRONGER NIGERIA ROLE IN BRICS
India has called for a stronger role for Nigeria in BRICS, saying the country’s participation would boost Africa’s representation and strengthen the voice of the Global South in global economic affairs. The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Amb. Abhishek Singh, made the call on Wednesday during a media engagement in Abuja. He said Nigeria’s position…
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NIGERIA, MALI RENEW COMMITMENT TO STRONGER DIPLOMATIC AND SECURITY COOPERATION
Nigeria and Mali have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation on issues of mutual interest, particularly regional security and stability. The commitment followed the presentation of Nigeria’s Letters of Credence by Ambassador-Designate Geoffrey Chima to Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, in Bamako. The ceremony was followed…
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NIGERIA, EU DEEPEN PARTNERSHIP ON SECURITY, TRADE, INVESTMENT
Nigeria and the European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with renewed focus on security, trade, investment, renewable energy and sustainable development. The commitment was made during a meeting in Abuja between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot. Both…
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U.K WITHDRAWS DIPLOMATIC STAFF FROM IRAN AS REGIONAL TENSIONS ESCALATE
The United Kingdom has temporarily withdrawn its remaining diplomatic staff from Iran as hostilities between the United States and Iran continue to intensify, with fresh overnight airstrikes adding to growing regional tensions. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said its embassy would continue operating remotely because of the deteriorating security situation. It also…
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TINUBU URGES ECOWAS TO SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE AGAINST AFRO-PHOBIC ATTACKS IN SOUTH AFRICA
President Bola Tinubu has urged ECOWAS leaders to present a united front against Afro-phobic attacks following recent incidents targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Sierra Leone, Tinubu said the regional…
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NTAC: NIGERIA’S TECHNICAL AID PROGRAMME STRENGTHENING GLOBAL INFLUENCE, HUMANITARIAN IMPACT
Nigeria’s Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) says its international volunteer programme is helping to strengthen the country’s global influence while supporting development across Africa and beyond. Speaking during a debriefing session for 15 volunteers who recently returned from Uganda, NTAC Director-General, Yusuf Yakub, said the programme remains one of Nigeria’s most effective tools for soft-power diplomacy.…
