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USAID Exit: UNDP Praises Nigeria’s $200m Healthcare Funding
The United Nations' Assistant Secretary General, Ms. Ahunna Eziakonwa, has commended Nigeria's government and the National Assembly for voting $200 million for healthcare in Nigeria.
The commendation followed the…
Amidst US Tariff War, Speaker Abbas Proposes Stronger Ties with China
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for a stronger bilateral relationship between Nigeria and China, as the United States imposes higher tariffs on foreign commodities.
Speaker Abbas,…
IPU: Deputy Speaker, Kalu Calls for Robust Post-War Recovery Frameworks In Africa
Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called on countries of the world to pioritize the development and implementation of robust frameworks for post-war recovery.
He…
Nigeria, U.S. Pledge Stronger Ties Under Trump Administration
Amid sweeping economic and political reforms, Nigeria appears to be gaining new diplomatic leverage as it seeks to strengthen bilateral cooperation with the United States across key sectors.
This was disclosed by Nigeria’s Minister of…
Deputy Speaker, Kalu Seeks Uzbekistan’s Partnership For Nigeria’s Solid Minerals, Mining…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has advocated for a strategic collaboration between Nigeria and Uzbekistan to bolster Nigeria's solid minerals and mining industry.
He…
Hungary Announces Withdrawal from ICC, as Orban Hosts Netanyahu in Budapest
Vicktor Orban, the Prime Minister of Hungary has announced his government will commence pull out processes from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Orban who on Thursday played hos to Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin…
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Impose 0.5% Levy on Imported Goods to Fund New Alliance
March 31, 2025 – In a significant economic development, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly announced the implementation of a 0.5% levy on imported goods. This measure aims to finance the activities of their newly formed three-state…
French Court Convicts Opposition Leader, Marine Le-Pen of Embezzlement, Bans Her from Public Office
French far-right leader, Marine Le Pen, has been found guilty of embezzlement by a French Criminal court.
The judge, Benedicte de Perthuis sentenced her to a 4-year jail term and further banned her from public office for five years…
Nigeria Signs Global Campaign Agreement to Promote Women’s Leadership in Urban Governance, Climate…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, has signed the historic Global Campaign Agreement aimed at ending child marriage and promoting gender-inclusive urban governance, at a high-level dialogue co-hosted by Nigeria with other Member States,…
Nigeria, UAE to Meet Over Visa Denials, Hold Joint Commission
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will in the coming days meet to resolve issues relating to visa procurement by Nigerians seeking to travel to the country.
The decision was reached when the…