13 h. ago Diri appoints gospel musician Asu Ekiye as Ijaw language ambassador

By John Ogunsemore The Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has appointed popular gospel musician Asu Ekiye as an Ambassador of the Ijaw language. Diri made this known in a Facebook post on Monday after attending the launch of Ekiye’s concert and the launch of his new album, “Ebikamo Experience”, in Yenagoa on Sunday. […] The post Diri appoints gospel musician Asu Ekiye as Ijaw language ambassador appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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55 h. ago BEQA: Israeli Ambassador pledges technological support for Benue schools 

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi   Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman has pledge to support the Benue state government with innovative technology and ICT for the education of Benue children.   The Israeli Ambassador made this pledge during a working visit to the Benue State Bureau for Education Quality Assurance (BEQA) office in Makurdi.   […] The post BEQA: Israeli Ambassador pledges technological support for Benue schools  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi

Tribune Online Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi Nigeria’s former Ambassador to the Philippines and senior citizen, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, in this interview by SAM NWAOKO, speaks on a number of national issues. The National Assembly of Nigeria has been in the news lately for not too pleasant reasons. How do these pieces of news come to you? It is shocking, it is […] Dollar Sallah allowance: Why EFCC should go after Reps —Dr Yemi Farounbi Tribune Online

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65 h. ago More than 5,000 Nigerian students are in Chinese universities —Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria

Tribune Online More than 5,000 Nigerian students are in Chinese universities —Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria •Says railways, roads, ports, airports, power stations, communication backbone networks already delivered, Nigeria should shift toward high-value-added goods export In this exclusive interview with Abuja Bureau Chief, LEON USIGBE, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, YU DUNHAI, evaluates the state of Nigeria-China relations, highlighting key achievements and future prospects. China-Nigeria relations have evolved significantly in recent years. […] More than 5,000 Nigerian students are in Chinese universities —Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Nigeria Set To Become Global Hub For Media, Literacy Education

Nigeria is poised to make history as the first country to host the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO’s) Media and Information Literacy Institute. This follows years of strategic collaboration between the Nigerian government, UNESCO, and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). The ambassador/permanent delegate of Nigeria to UNESCO, Dr. Hajo Sani, […]

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8 d. ago Belgium, NigWED Seek Accelerated Economic, Social Inclusion Of Women, Girls

Belgium’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, has stressed the need to have societies where women are not silenced or punished for speaking against harassment and discrimination. Speaking at an event to mark the International Women’s Day organised by the Belgian Embassy in Nigeria and the Nigerian Women Economic Development (NigWED) Project, the ambassador reaffirmed Belgium’s […]

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t To Appoint Nigeria’s Ambassadors, High Commissioners Soon — Tuggar 

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has assured that the Federal Government will soon appoint the much-awaited substantive ambassadors and high commissioners to fill Nigeria’s foreign missions, which have gone for over one year without the top officials. Tuggar gave this assurance in Abuja on Thursday during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series, […]

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1 week ago Wike Seeks Partnership With Chinese Government On Agriculture

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed the administration’s desire to collaborate with the Chinese government on agriculture and vocational education. During a meeting with the Chinese ambassador to Nigeria, H. E. Yu Dunhai, Wike emphasised the significance of these sectors for Nigeria’s development. He told the ambassador, “Agriculture is very […]

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1 week ago EU supports Nigeria digital sector to catalyse jobs, sustainable economic growth

Tribune Online EU supports Nigeria digital sector to catalyse jobs, sustainable economic growth The European Union (EU) is supporting Nigeria’s digital sector, which holds enormous potential to drive sustainable growth, create jobs opportunities and development across the country, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has said. The EU is facilitating Nigeria’s digital transformation through investments in digital infrastructure, entrepreneurship, skills development, and e-governance, with plans […] EU supports Nigeria digital sector to catalyse jobs, sustainable economic growth Tribune Online

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2 w. ago EU supports Nigeria’s digital sector to catalyse sustainable economic growth

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The European Union (EU) said it’s supporting Nigeria’s digital sector which, it said, holds enormous potential to drive sustainable growth and development across the country. EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, made the pledge at the Omniverse Summit in Lagos organized in collaboration with a range of partners, including […] The post EU supports Nigeria’s digital sector to catalyse sustainable economic growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Trade volume between Bulgaria, Nigeria increase by 70 percent — Bulgarian Ambassador

Tribune Online Trade volume between Bulgaria, Nigeria increase by 70 percent — Bulgarian Ambassador he Ambassador said, "The most important thing is that we've revived the (bilateral) cooperation in a comprehensive way. We've had political dialogue at the higher level. We've exchanged working visits between both governments. Trade volume between Bulgaria, Nigeria increase by 70 percent — Bulgarian Ambassador Tribune Online

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2 w. ago South African presidency reacts to expulsion of ambassador from US

By John Ogunsemore The South African presidency said the expulsion of its Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, is “regrettable”. The presidency stated this in a short statement published on X on Saturday. However, it called for decorum on both sides to resolve the matter that precipitated the decision. “The Presidency has noted the […] The post South African presidency reacts to expulsion of ambassador from US appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Keyamo backs XEJET as Namibia seeks direct flight with Nigeria

The Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has told the Namibian Ambassador to Nigeria, Humphrey Geiseb, that a Nigeria Carrier, XEJET, could be a potential partner with the country in its willingness to establish a direct flight between Nigeria and Windhoek. This was made known through a statement made available to PUNCH Online Read More

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2 w. ago Korea vows to deepen ties with Nigeria on 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations

Lists security, economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges as focal areas From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja As Nigeria and the Republic of Korea mark 45 years of diplomatic relations, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Nigeria, Kim Pankyu, has said Korea is committed to further strengthening ties with Nigeria. Briefing reporters in Abuja, Kim also said […] The post Korea vows to deepen ties with Nigeria on 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Korea, Nigeria To Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties – Pankyu

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, Kim Pankyu, has outlined trade and investment opportunities aimed at strengthening the bilateral relationship between Korea and Nigeria. Ambassador Pankyu emphasized that Nigeria remains Korea’s most important trade and investment partner in Africa, accounting for 10% of Korea-Africa trade and over 70% of Korea’s project contracts on the […]

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2 w. ago BASA: Nigeria, Jamaica strengthen ties in Aviation, trade, and culture

From Sola Ojo, Abuja Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo SAN, met with Jamaican Ambassador Lincoln Downer on March 11, 2025, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister, Tunde Moshood, said the meeting marked the beginning of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) process, aimed […] The post BASA: Nigeria, Jamaica strengthen ties in Aviation, trade, and culture appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Belt & Road Initiative: more women will benefit from high quality cooperation – Envoy

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has said more women will benefit from high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road”initiative, realizing their dreams, and creating an even more splendid future. Yu stated this in Abuja at an event to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day with the theme: ‘Her Story, […] The post Belt & Road Initiative: more women will benefit from high quality cooperation – Envoy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago China seeks stronger ties with EFCC to combat cybercrime in Nigeria

Yu Dunhai, Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, has proposed a collaborative effort between a Chinese working group and the Economic and read more China seeks stronger ties with EFCC to combat cybercrime in Nigeria

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3 w. ago Chinese Envoy to Ganduje: We’ll help Nigeria take its youths out of poverty

Tribune Online Chinese Envoy to Ganduje: We’ll help Nigeria take its youths out of poverty The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, Yu Dan Hai, has said his country is determined to help Nigeria lift its youths out of poverty. Chinese Envoy to Ganduje: We’ll help Nigeria take its youths out of poverty Tribune Online

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4 w. ago 2,973 UNILORIN Students Benefit From NELFUND As 10,000 Others Apply For Loan

A total of 2,973 students of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State have benefitted from the Nigerian Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND). LEADERSHIP gathered that over 10,000 students of the university applied for the education loan to enable them meet their financial obligations in the pursuit of their educational career. The Vice-Chancellor of University of […]

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