Tag: #ForeignPolicy
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SWITZERLAND TEMPORARILY CLOSES TEHRAN EMBASSY OVER SECURITY RISKS
Switzerland has temporarily shut its embassy in Tehran, citing an “increasing security risk”, with the ambassador and five staff safely leaving Iran by land, the government said Wednesday. The Swiss team, along with four others who left earlier this month, will return once the situation stabilizes. Switzerland has long represented U.S. interests in Iran, acting…
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TINUBU DEPLOYS 65 AMBASSADORS TO FOREIGN MISSIONS, UN
Nigeria is set to strengthen its diplomatic presence worldwide as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 ambassadors-designate to various foreign missions and the United Nations. The list includes 31 non-career and 34 career diplomats whose nominations were earlier confirmed by the Senate in December 2025. According to a statement by presidential…
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NIGERIA, ANGOLA SIGN VISA-FREE DEAL FOR DIPLOMATS
New agreement set to remove travel barriers and strengthen diplomatic ties between both African nations. Nigeria and Angola have signed a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports, making it easier for government officials from both countries to travel and collaborate. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, said the deal was…
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TINUBU SET FOR HISTORIC UK STATE VISIT AFTER 37 YEARS
Windsor Castle hosts Nigeria’s president as Abuja–London ties get a fresh push. President Bola Tinubu will make a state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18–19, marking the first official UK state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The British Royal Family announced the visit, confirming that King Charles III and Queen…
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OPEN THE DOORS BOTH WAYS: EXPERT DEMANDS VISA RECIPROCITY IN NIGERIA’S TRADE DEALS
No mobility, no real benefits — policy expert says trade pacts must work for Nigerians, not just capital The Founder of the Africa Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Victor Oluwafemi, is urging the Federal Government to make visa reciprocity a non-negotiable part of Nigeria’s trade and economic agreements. In a statement from Abuja, Oluwafemi argued that…
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TINUBU OKAYS KEY DIPLOMATIC POSTINGS TO U.S., U.K., FRANCE
Nigeria’s foreign missions in three global power centres are about to get new faces. President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of three ambassadors-designate to the United States, United Kingdom and France, drawing from the 68 nominees earlier cleared by the Senate. According to a statement by Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Ambassador Ayodele Oke will…
