Tag: #Diplomacy
-
DAMBAZAU: NIGERIA’S RELATIONS WITH CHINA WILL BE GUIDED BY NATIONAL INTEREST
Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to China, Amb. Abdulrahman Dambazau, says Nigeria’s relationship with China and other global powers will continue to be driven by national interest and strategic cooperation. Speaking in Abuja, Dambazau said Nigeria must protect its sovereignty while building partnerships that support the country’s development and security priorities. He noted that countries like China, the…
-
BRITISH ENVOY’S VISIT: KWARA PDP TABLE STATE CHALLENGES
The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns over insecurity, governance lapses, and alleged political intimidation in the state, using the official visit of the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms Gill Lever, to draw attention to what it described as “deteriorating conditions” under the current administration. Speaking at…
-
UZODIMMA CALLS FOR STRONGER DIPLOMATIC PARTNERSHIPS TO DRIVE GROWTH
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has called for deeper collaboration between Nigeria’s diplomatic community and the Federal Government to support investment, security cooperation and sustainable development. Speaking during an interactive session with diplomats in Abuja, Uzodimma said the Renewed Hope Agenda is designed to strengthen institutions, restore investor…
-
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,…
-
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,…
-
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…
-
NIIA HAILS ENIKANOLAIYE’S MINISTERIAL NOMINATION
Abuja — The Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) has praised President Bola Tinubu’s nomination of Amb. Olusola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. NIIA Director-General, Prof. Eghosa Osaghae, described Enikanolaiye as a “Dictionary” and “Encyclopedia” of Nigerian diplomacy, citing his vast experience across government and strategic roles. He said the appointment is…
-
NIGERIA, MEXICO MARK 50 YEARS OF DIPLOMATIC “BESTIE STATUS”
From handshake diplomacy to billion-naira opportunities — Nigeria and Mexico are celebrating half a century of steady international “situationship done right.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria says it’s rolling out plans to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations with Mexico — a partnership that has quietly matured into a global cooperation story. According to…
-
GAMBARI RETURNS TO U.S. CAMPUS, KICKS OFF MEMOIR PROJECT
After years at the heart of Nigerian governance and global diplomacy, Ibrahim Gambari is back in academia and ready to tell his story. Former Chief of Staff to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has arrived at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, United States to resume duties as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar. Gambari says…
-
U.S. PUSHES 15-POINT PLAN TO END IRAN CONFLICT, TALKS ADVANCE
A possible breakthrough in the Iran crisis is on the table as Washington proposes a sweeping peace framework involving nuclear restrictions and international oversight. The United States has reportedly introduced a 15-point peace plan aimed at ending its ongoing conflict with Iran, according to multiple international media reports. The proposal, said to have been delivered…
