The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), says it is partnering with the Federal Government to deliver impactful extension services to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. The partnership also seeks to improve livelihoods, productivity, profitability and market access to smallholder farmers in the country. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari stated…
Plans to cut flight delays and emissions by modernising how the United Kingdom (UK)’s airspace is used have been unveiled by the government. The Department for Transport (DfT) said it has launched a consultation on a proposal to establish a UK Airspace Design Service. This would consist of aviation experts working with airports to improve…
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting a summit of the BRICS inter-governmental organisation in the city of Kazan from Tuesday to Thursday. The summit brings together 24 heads of state and government and is seen by Putin as part of an initiative to create a new world order to end the dominance of the U.S……
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…
