Tag: #NigeriaDiplomacy
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ANAMBRA HONOURS DIPLOMAT: LIMCA ROAD RENAMED AFTER EMeka ANYAOKU
In a move celebrating excellence and integrity, Idemili North Local Government has renamed Limca Road in Onitsha to Ichie Emeka Anyaoku Road, honoring the former Emeka Anyaoku for his distinguished service to Nigeria and the world. Chairman Stanley Nkwoka explained that the renaming, which passed through council legislation, is meant to inspire future generations to…
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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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VP SHETTIMA LANDS IN ETHIOPIA FOR 39TH AU SUMMIT
Nigeria strengthens its voice on Africa’s economy, security, and democracy. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, running Feb. 14–15. Welcomed at Bole International Airport by Ethiopian officials, Shettima will join discussions on peace, security, and democratic governance. Foreign…
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SHETTIMA BACK HOME AFTER POWER DIPLOMACY TOUR
From West Africa to Davos—Nigeria made its case on the global stage. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, and led Nigeria’s delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in…
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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…
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TINUBU SENDS THREE NON-CAREER AMBASSADOR NOMINEES TO SENATE FOR CONFIRMATION
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening and approval. The nominees are Kayode Aare from Osun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during Wednesday’s plenary session. He immediately directed the…
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NIGERIA CAN LEARN FROM LATIN AMERICA TO BALANCE U.S. AND CHINA RIVALRY
Navigating superpower competition demands strategic diplomacy, transparency, and strong institutions. As U.S.-China tensions rise, Nigeria faces a test like Latin America’s Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina—balancing relations to benefit both without losing sovereignty. Experts emphasize Nigeria must pursue disciplined borrowing, demand local benefits in foreign projects, diversify exports beyond raw commodities, and strengthen institutions. Transparency and…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU SET TO VISIT JAPAN AND BRAZIL FOR KEY SUMMITS AND BILATERAL TALKS
President Bola Tinubu leaves Abuja Thursday for official visits to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stop in Dubai. In Japan, he’ll attend TICAD9 in Yokohama from August 20-22, focusing on Africa’s economic transformation, private investment, and sustainable development. He’ll engage world leaders and Japanese CEOs invested or interested in Nigeria. Next, Tinubu heads to…
