Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says deficit of leadership is a major challenge confronting the world, Africa inclusive. Obasanjo made the assertion on Monday at the 11th African Biblical Leadership Initiative (ABLI) 2024 Conference, organised by the Bible Society of various countries across the world, hosted by Nigeria in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The South Korean Foreign Ministry has on Monday summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul over the apparent deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia, the Yonhap news agency reported. During the meeting, First Vice Foreign Minister, Kim Hong Kyun, said he expressed his disappointment over Georgy Zinoviev. Zinoviev made no comment to the journalists present…
The head of German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz, has called for the European Union to de-escalate the dispute with China over tariffs on electric cars. “We need more free trade instead of new trade barriers. “That is why it is important to find a solution that suits both the EU and China,” chief executive Ola Källenius…
Overshadowed by international crises, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank annual meeting is due to start on Monday in the U.S. capital, Washington. The meeting is to bring together finance ministers, representatives from the financial sector and development cooperation, as well as central bankers. The discussions, set to run until Sunday, are…
Cuba has expressed delight at the flourishing bilateral ties with Nigeria, which hit a landmark of 50 years in 2024. According to the Cuban government strengthening ties with Nigeria remains its core objectives as both countries have made significant achievements in varied sectors. Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero disclosed this at the weekend…
The Lagos State Government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with a British company for advanced recycling of plastic waste. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Wahab said the initiative was part of efforts to reduce plastic waste in the state…
The Diaspora Organisation Americas (NiDOA) says its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Conference will be held from Nov. 22 to Nov. 24 in Cleveland Ohio, U.S. Dr Victor Ubani, Continental Chair, NiDOA, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) via telephone on Sunday, said that Nigerians in the diaspora played active role…
Mr Akinwumi Adesina, President African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has decried the state at which Nigeria still remaining stagnant in so many areas of development. Adesina said that after the 64 years of independence, the country should be among the developed nations of the world. Adesina made the remark while delivering a lecture on “building…
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau are in Sweden to explore sustainable transportation solutions and innovative telecommunications advancements for Nigeria. In a statement on Saturday in Jos, Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to Mutfwang , said this was part of Shettima and the governor’s plans, who…
Gov Umaru Bago of Niger has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to food security and sustainability for the state and the country at large. He said this in an event to commemorate the 2024 World Food Day with the theme ”Niger State Agricultural Revolution: Solution to Hunger and Better Health” in Minna on Wednesday. Bago, represented…
