Counter-Terrorism: What African leaders,  UN said at summitÂ
African leaders at a security summit in Nigeria called for a revamp of institutions fighting violent extremism on the continent and the setting up of a standby military force and…
NDLEA arrests 48,157 drug traffickers in 3 years – Marwa
March 25, 2024 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested no fewer than 48,157 persons for drug-related offences between 2021 and 2023, its chairman retired Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Marwa, said…
UN to partner NAN on news production in local language
Feb. 28, 2024 The United Nations (UN) has expressed its readiness to partner the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the production of news in local languages across Africa. Mr…
Nigerian military records 27.9% female participation in peacekeeping operations – CDS
Nov. 9, 2023 The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria has attained 27.9 per cent female participation in peace support operations as…
I will promote gender balance – Obi, congratulates Okono-Iweala, Mohammed, others
By Ikenna Uwadileke Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, says he will be committed to high gender balance and broad inclusion of women and youths if…
Buhari to inaugurate Nigeria’s INFF in New York on Friday – Presidency
September 20, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday inaugurate Nigeria’s Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF) for Sustainable Development. Mr. Femi Adesina, the President’s spokesman in a statement in Abuja,…
More investment needed from Japanese businesses into Africa – Adesina
August 29, 2022 President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, has said Japanese businesses should invest more in Africa, where investment opportunities and returns on investment were…
PRESIDENT BUHARI TASKS WORLD BANK, AFDB, OTHERS TO SUPPORT ONE PLANET SUMMIT INITIATIVE, ACTIVATE $19BN FUND
May 9, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abidjan urged the World Bank, African Development Bank and other partners to support the One Planet Summit initiative and activate the $19…
TERRORISM: WE’RE GLAD THE WORLD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN US – BUHARI TELLS UN SCRIBE
May 5, 2022 …As UN calls for an additional $351m for humanitarian response plan for Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja said Nigeria remains grateful to the United Nations…
Nigerian Consulate in New York laments increasing fake divorce documents
March 9, 2022 The Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, has lamented the increasing number of fake divorce documents received from its nationals for certification in 2021. A report on…