NSA Presents 128 Rescued Victims of Banditry in Zamfara
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Tuesday presented 128 persons rescued from bandits’ captivity in Zamfara State, describing the operation as a demonstration of government’s determination to protect Nigerians. Speaking at the handover of the rescued victims to their families, Ribadu said the rescue was the result of the “tireless efforts of our security […]
President Tinubu Orders Immediate Ban Of Raw Shea Nut Export
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 6-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nut to curb informal trade, boost local processing, protect and grow Nigeria’s shea industry. The ban, which is with immediate effect, is subject to review on expiration and specifically aimed at boosting Nigeria’s shea value chain to generate around […]
Nigeria, Brazil sign 5 MOUs to enhance Trade, Diplomacy, Aviation Cooperations
By Raliat Adenekan Nigeria and Brazil have signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to enhance trade, diplomacy, science, aviation, and finance co-operations. Witnessing the signing on Monday during his State Visit to Brazil, President Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to partner with Brazil on technology transfer, food security, manufacturing, and renewable energy. At a joint press conference in […]
Nigeria’s Air Peace to commence direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo in November.
Nigeria and Brazil have signed an aviation deal to allow the takeoff of direct flights from Lagos to Sao Paulo to be operated by Nigeria’s largest airline company, Air Peace starting from November this year. The Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and Brazil’s Minister of Ports […]
Japan Designaates City Of Kisarazu As Hometown For Nigerians
The government of Japan on Thursday named the city of Kisarazu as the hometown for Nigerians willing to live and work in the country as part of its strategic efforts to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. Under this new partnership, announced on the sidelines of the 9th Tokyo International Conference for African […]
President Tinubu departs Japan for Brazil
President Bola Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday for the ultra-long-haul flight to Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on August 24. According to a statement by Presidential media aide, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu will have a stopover in Los Angeles before continuing his journey to Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. President Tinubu began his […]
President Tinubu Urges Nigerians in Diaspora to Return Home and Support National Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to actively contribute to the nation’s development, urging them not to stay away at a time when, according to him, “Nigeria is on the rise again.” He made the appeal on Thursday during an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Yokohama, Japan […]
Presidency Clarifies Nigeria’s Mission at TICAD9
The Presidency has clarified that Nigeria’s participation at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama is centered on high-level strategic engagements in power, industry, and agriculture The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, clarified on Wednesday in a statement titled “Nigeria’s Participation at TICAD9: Focusing on Strategic Engagements, […]
Illegal Mining Funds Banditry, Costs Nigeria $9bn Annually – FCT Police Commissioner
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, has revealed that illegal mining has become a powerful cartel-driven enterprise bankrolled by influential Nigerians, fueling banditry and costing the country an estimated $9 billion (₦13.7 trillion) annually. Speaking at a media parley organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council on “The […]
Nigeria to leverage on TICAD to strengthen trade ties
By Raliat Adenekan The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has said Nigeria will utilize the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, TICAD, to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with Japan and African partners. Tuggar, who made this known on Tuesday while speaking to State House Correspondents on Nigeria’s participation in the Tokyo International Conference on […]
