President Bola Tinubu’s arrival for the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will mark a new dawn in Nigeria-China cooperation, Amb. Bolaji Akinremi, Director, Trade and Economic Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has said. Akinremi said this while answering reporters’ questions ahead of Tinubu’s arrival in Beijing, China on Sunday for the forum that is…
In a commanding performance, Liverpool secured a 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, with two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah. The match saw Erik ten Hag’s side left in the dust by their fierce rivals. Liverpool took control early on, with United struggling to keep up…
The Ijaw People’s Association (IPA) of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom, has described the chairman of TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo, as “a treasure to the Ijaw nation.” The group noted that Tompolo was an astute entrepreneur and businessman and a large-hearted social transformer who had brought pride…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the head of Nigeria’s delegation to the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum, taking place in Bali, Indonesia, from September 1st to 3rd, 2024. In a statement issued yesterday in Abuja by the minister’s media aide, Rabiu Ibrahim, it was announced that…
The state visit of President Bola Tinubu to China will culminate in the strengthening of bilateral relations between China and Nigeria. Amb. Bolaji Akinremi, Director, Economic, Trade and Investment, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Akinremi spoke against the backdrop of the…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Beijing, China, for a five-day official state visit. A statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said he arrived in China at about 9.00 a.m. local time on Sunday and was received by key officials of the Chinese government. Tinubu was also welcomed by governors Babajide Sanwoolu, Sani Uba of…
Nigeria and Indonesia have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance palm oil production and market expansion, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional methods and boost smallholder farmers’ income. The MoU was signed by the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) in Abuja. Amb. Alphonsus…
Nigeria and Bulgaria recorded a huge leap in bilateral trade in the first five months of 2024, Yanko Yoldarnov, Bulgaria’s envoy to Nigeria, has disclosed. According to him, Bulgaria’s exports to Nigeria grew by 122 per cent and imports from the largest West African economy to Bulgaria – by 188 per cent, compared with the…
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, and her UK’s counterpart, Rt. Hon. Simon Case, have agreed to collaborate, strengthen ties and advance Nigeria’s civil service reforms. The move was made when Walson-Jack met with the UK Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Rt. Hon. Case in his Cabinet…
The following is a list of major signings during the 2024/2025 pre-season transfer window, which closed on Aug. 30 (transfer fees reported by club or media include add-ons): ENGLAND Raheem Sterling: From Chelsea to Arsenal (loan) Jadon Sancho: From Manchester United to Chelsea (loan) Dominic Solanke: From Bournemouth to Tottenham Hotspur (65 million pounds) Pedro…
