Tinubu secures Petrobras’ return, signs five strategic MoUs with Brazil to unlock $2bn trade potential
President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed the imminent return of Petrobras to Nigeria, five years after Brazil’s state-owned oil company halted its joint venture operations. Speaking at a joint press…
Nigeria-Brazil relations set for boost as Tinubu lands in Brasília for business forum
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Brasília, Brazil, on Monday to begin a state visit aimed at strengthening Nigeria-Brazil relations across key sectors, including trade, agriculture, defence, and energy. The President,…
Kemi Badenoch says she faces racist attacks as first black Tory leader
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has revealed she is facing a wave of racist abuse since becoming the first black woman to head the party, describing the scale of hostility…
Tinubu hails Nigerian military at TICAD 9 as Japan pledges $5.5bn support for Africa
President Bola Tinubu has commended Nigeria’s Armed Forces for their resilience in the fight against insurgency and criminality, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to tackling the root causes of insecurity. Speaking…
US implements new 15% import tariff on Nigeria, multiple African nations
In a significant shift in its trade strategy, the United States, under President Donald Trump's administration, has imposed a 15 percent import tariff on Nigeria and several other African countries.…
UK to introduce digital eVisas for Nigerian study, work applicants
The British High Commission in Abuja has announced a significant overhaul of the immigration process for Nigerians applying for study and work visas in the United Kingdom. Starting from July…
UAE tightens visa restrictions for Nigerian, bans transit visa applications
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced stringent new entry requirements for Nigerian travelers, significantly impacting those seeking to visit Dubai, a popular destination for both business and tourism. Travel…
Tinubu advocates for global governance, healthcare systems reforms at BRICS summit
President Bola Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems, urging greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies,…
Tinubu pledges to eliminate agricultural bottlenecks in bilateral talks with Brazil’s President
President Bola Tinubu has assured that all bottlenecks hindering the realization of the agricultural sector's potential, including livestock production, will be removed to enable food sovereignty and export. In a…
Tinubu arrives Brazil for BRICS meeting
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th Summit of Heads of State and Government for the Global South and Emerging Economic Bloc,…