The G20 on Tuesday launched the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty to support the implementation of country-led, country-owned programmes aiming at reducing hunger and poverty worldwide According to the G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders’ Declaration, this step will help in contributing to revitalising global partnerships for sustainable development. The G20 leaders renewed their commitment…
G20 leaders, on Monday, inaugurated a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, during the opening session of the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The alliance signed by all member countries empowers a Task Force to implement practical activities between 2025 and 2030…
The U.S. government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a strategic partnership of N3.5m dollars with Nigeria’s private sector to strengthen the nation’s creative industry. The partnership with Ascend Studios, tagged the “Africa Creative Blueprint”, will strengthen Nigerian youth with skills and resources needed to elevate them to the international…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the People’s Republic of China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with a focus on driving economic development, infrastructure growth, and technological innovation. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, said this at the Nigeria-China Economic and Trade Partnership Forum Roundtable in Abuja on Monday. Tuggar,…
Mr Stefano De Leo, the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, says mixing Italian ingredients with Nigerian flour is good for baking his country’s pizza. Leo said this at the ongoing inaugural event of Italian 9th International Week of Cuisine scheduled from Nov. 15 to Nov. 23 in Abuja. According to him, the Italian cooking technique and…
In 2024, Canada and Israel have emerged as the frontrunners in a new study identifying the most startup-friendly countries, while South Africa found itself at the bottom of the list. The research, conducted by Hostinger, evaluated various factors to determine the best environments for early-stage entrepreneurs. Canada claimed the top spot with a perfect score…
Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to a robust strategic partnership. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both countries also pledged to strengthen ties in key areas including economic development, defence, healthcare and food security, among others. This is contained in a joint statement issued on Sunday in Abuja at the conclusion…
The Kebbi Government is partnering with Indonesia to domesticate embryo transfer and artificial insemination, an official disclosed. Alhaji Sani Aliyu, the State Commissioner for Religious Affairs, who stated this in an interview with Journalists in Birnin Kebbi, said the essence of the partnership was to boost animal production for the benefit of Kebbi and Nigeria…
South Africa expects the upcoming G20 summit to strengthen multilateralism and reform the global institutions of governance, South Africa’s top diplomat saidqq. Ronald Lamola, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, made the remarks at a news conference. the media in Pretoria, South African administrative capital, about the implementation of his country’s foreign policy and upcoming…
The World Bank approved a loan of 750 million U.S. dollars on Wednesday to boost the digital transformation in the Philippines. The financial institution said in its press release that the Second Digital Transformation Development Policy Loan supports the Philippines’ efforts to transform the country’s digital sector. It said the loan would develop the country…
