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The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a health advisory to American citizens residing in or travelling through the country following the confirmation of an imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease, a rare form of Ebola, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The advisory, published on October 21, 2026, followed the Nigerian government’s confirmation…
Mexico has formally approved the appointment of Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s ambassador, ending months of uncertainty over his diplomatic posting and clearing the way for him to represent the country in four nations. The approval, known as agrément, was announced by Omokri in a social media post and reported by Nigerian media on October 20…
The United States Coast Guard has lifted a 12-year-old security restriction on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria, a move expected to reduce shipping costs, improve vessel turnaround times and strengthen the competitiveness of Nigerian ports. Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, announced the development on Tuesday, describing it as…
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to attend the 2026 BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12 and 13. The invitation signals India’s interest in strengthening Nigeria’s participation in the emerging global economic and diplomatic bloc. The invitation was disclosed by India’s High Commissioner…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly agreed to receive a special envoy from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, following an initial decision not to grant the delegation an audience amid renewed concerns over attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The South African delegation, led by Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola, arrived in…
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United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as decisive leadership in confronting terrorism and addressing security challenges in Nigeria. The commendation was contained in a letter dated July 6, 2026, and made public on Wednesday by the Presidency through the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to undertake a state visit to Nigeria later this year, in a move aimed at reinforcing the growing diplomatic, economic and security ties between both countries. The planned visit was announced by the French Ambassador to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Marc Fonbaustier, during…
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Fresh calls for a tougher diplomatic response to recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa have emerged, with Senator Abdul Ningi urging the Federal Government to immediately suspend diplomatic relations with the Southern African nation. The senator, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, made the appeal amid renewed violence targeting foreign nationals, including Nigerians, in several…
Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been elected President of the Forum of African Regions, a continental body that promotes regional cooperation, decentralization, and socio-economic development across Africa. AbdulRazaq’s election took place in Tangier on the sidelines of the UCLG World Congress, where delegates from across the…
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A growing wave of public outrage has swept across Nigeria as citizens call on the Federal Government to impose sanctions on South Africa and South African-owned businesses operating in Nigeria over renewed xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other foreign nationals. The calls follow reports of violence, intimidation, destruction of property, and the displacement of migrants…