Foreign Affairs Ministry Warns Nigerians Against Illegal Migration
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has renewed its warning against illegal migration, particularly through dangerous routes such as the Sahara Desert and the Mediterranean Sea, where many migrants attempt to reach Europe in unsafe boats. The Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, gave the warning while receiving George Emmanuel, a Nigerian who survived the […]
97% of Tinubu’s Ambassadors Gain Host Nations’ Approval
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says 97 percent of the ambassadors appointed by President Bola Tinubu have received the formal approval (Agrément) of their respective host countries. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, says the diplomatic process of obtaining Agrément is progressing smoothly and in […]
Nigeria Clarifies Kuwait’s Reported Ban on Domestic Workers
By Zainab Bakare The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that reports suggesting a new ban by the Government of Kuwait on the recruitment of Nigerian domestic workers are inaccurate. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Ministry state that the reports do not reflect the current situation. Background on Domestic […]
Groups seek inclusive dialogue on NYSC reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness Civil society organisations and youth groups have called for broad stakeholder participation in the ongoing review of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), insisting that any reform of the scheme must reflect the views of those directly impacted. The groups, under the aegis of the Centre for Equity, Justice and Transparency in […]
NEDC to Build ₦100bn Power Grid for North‑East Councils
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The North-East Development Commission has earmarked about ₦100 billion to build a 50-megawatt power grid for communities across the North-East. The project will serve some of the 102 local government areas in the region’s six states. The NEDC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mohammed Alkali, disclosed this while briefing media executives […]
Tinubu Rules Out Ransom Payments, Negotiation With Kidnappers
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will not pay ransom or negotiate with criminals to secure the release of kidnapped victims. Tinubu said such payments would only encourage terrorism and banditry in the country. The President stattrd this on Thursday while receiving traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by the […]
Youth/Women Development: Nigeria Seeks AUDA-NEPAD Support
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has called for stronger partnership with the African Union Development Agency-New Partnership for Africa’s Development, AUDA-NEPAD, to expand economic opportunities for young people and women. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made the call during a bilateral meeting with AUDA-NEPAD Chief Executive Officer, Nardos Bekele-Thomas, on the sidelines of the […]
Nigeria, China Deepen Trade, Tech Cooperation
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure and technology. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, stated this during a meeting with China’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement […]
Nigeria Congratulates Colombia’s President-Elect
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has congratulated Abelardo de la Espriella on his election as President-elect of Colombia ahead of his inauguration on August 7. In a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, Nigeria said it welcomed the democratic expression of the will of the Colombian people. The […]
Deadly Earthquake: Nigeria Condoles Japan
By Zainab Bakare The Federal Government has expressed concern over the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan on July 28, 2026. In a statement by Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, conveyed President Bola Tinubu’s condolences to the Japanese government and people. Nigeria […]