Foreign

Washington D.C, Sept. 13, 2023 – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Benin Republic is facing hardship from the Niger border closure following the recent coup and higher prices of petrol due to removal of petrol subsidy in Nigeria. This is part of the conclusion of the IMF team that visited the country between Sept. 6 and Sept 12, 2023 to access recent economic developments in the country. The IMF said it approved US$638 million facility to Benin under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and Extended Credit Facility (ECF) …

Abuja, Sept. 11, 2023- The United Arab Emirate (UAE) has lifted the visa ban on Nigerian travellers imposed in 2022. This was sequel to an agreement reached between President Bola Tinubu and President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Monday, said by this historic agreement, both Etihad Airlines and Emirates Airlines were to immediately resume flight schedules into and out of Nigeria. He said the negotiation between the …

Abuja, Sept. 10, 2023 – President Tinubu will stop-over in Abu Dhabi, UAE, after the conclusion of the G20 Summits in New Delhi, India, to meet with the President of UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan over Visa ban on Nigerians. The meeting is to discuss all causes of diplomatic rift between the two countries. UAE had imposed a visa ban on Nigerians in 2022 after the suspension of Emirates flights to Nigeria. Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential Spokesperson, announced on Sunday that Tinubu would meet with the President of …

Johannesburg, Sept. 9, 2022 – Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a veteran South African politician and Zulu prince, has died at the age of 95, the presidency said on Saturday. The founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party served two terms as minister of home affairs in the post-apartheid government after burying the hatchet with the governing African National Congress party (ANC) in 1994. “I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, the Prince of KwaPhindangene, Traditional Prime Minister to the Zulu Monarch and Nation, and the Founder and President …

New Delhi (India), Sept. 9, 2023 – Nigeria is ready to play a major role within the G-20 and contribute to shaping a more equitable world. President Bola Tinubu made this promise while addressing world leaders at the 18th G-20 Summit in New Delhi, India, on Saturday. Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Tinubu called for global unity and cooperation in tackling pressing challenges, fostering inclusiveness, and establishing a fairer world order. He acknowledged the …

Fire By Peter EjioforLondon, Sept. 7, 2023 – No Nigerian has died from the Aug. 31 fire that gutted an abandoned municipal building in Johannesburg, South Africa, which reportedly has claimed over 70 lives, including 12 children so far. The incident, according to reports, also left more than 50 people with various degrees of injuries, with the country’s emergency officials warning that the death toll may increase, the Nigeria Union in South Africa (NUSA) said in a statement on Thursday. The statement by Mr Habib Miller, National Publicity Secretary of …

Cairo, Sept. 3, 2023 – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a formal agreement for the acquisition of land for the new administrative capital of African Trade Centre (NAC-TAC) The administrative headquarters of NAC-ATC will be located in Afreximbak headquarters along with other trade-supporting facilities and entities in Egypt. The agreement provides for a complex that includes a conference centre, a hotel, an exhibition centre, an innovation hub and retail facilities. The agreement was signed by Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, and …

Abuja, Sept. 3, 2023 – President Bola Tinubu has recalled all Nigeria’s ambassadors abroad. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity on Saturday, said the directive was sequel to careful study of the current state of affairs at Nigerian Consulate Offices and Embassies worldwide. “President Bola Tinubu (@officialABAT) has directed the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors from their duty posts worldwide. “The President’s directive is sequel to his careful study of the present state of affairs at Nigerian Consulate Offices …