Major energy reforms introduced in Nigeria since June 2023 have focused on improving energy security, attracting investment and deepening collaboration with key partners like the United States government. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen stated this in remarks delivered on 12 September 2024 at a luncheon organised as part of the inaugural United States-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue, …

The remains of the late All Progressives Congress Chairman in Oyo State, Isaac Omodewu, have arrived in Nigeria from the United States. Omodewu, who passed away in the U.S. on August 19 after a prolonged illness, was 61 years old. APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Wale Sadare, confirmed on 1 September that his remains would arrive in Nigeria on …

Ghana’s Black Stars are likely to host their remaining 2025 Africa Cup of Nations home qualifiers in Nigeria, according to multiple reports in the West African country. This followed the Confederation of African Football’s rejection of their home venue, the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. CAF’s inspection team had deemed the stadium unsuitable for competitive matches flagging the major structural …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians in the diaspora to remain strong and optimistic for a better future for Nigeria. Abubakar made the call at a virtual interactive session with some Nigerians in the diaspora on Saturday, according to a statement. The statement was issued on Sunday in Lagos by Prof. Gold Emmanuel, Senior Special Assistant , Communications …

President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Beijing rounded off his official engagements in China by meeting with Nigerians living in the country, describing his visit as “very good and successful.” Addressing members of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization in China (NIDO China) and the Nigerian community at the China World Hotel, the President emphasized his efforts to strengthen cooperation in infrastructure, …

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that Nigeria is committed to achieving universal energy access by 2060, with a short-term target of attaining 30GW of grid energy supply by 2030. He disclosed this in a statement posted on the Ministry’s media platform on Thursday. Speaking at the China-Nigeria Economic Cooperation and Trade Conference in Beijing, China, Adelabu said, …

A new direct flight route between Tunisia and Nigeria is expected to be operational by 2026. This move aims to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance connectivity between the two countries. Currently, flights between Tunisia and Nigeria are mainly operated by non-African airlines, with Royal Air Maroc being one of the few African airlines offering a connecting flight between the two …

Two American tourists, Liza Gatsby, and Peter Jenkins, have recounted what led them to spend over 36 years in Nigeria instead of the 10-day transit visas that were approved for them in 1988. The two tourists made the revelation in an interview with a content creator, David Nkwa, monitored by newsmen on Wedsnesday. According to them, they never planned to …

Canada has pledged a significant contribution of CAD 25 million (about USD 23 million) to Unitaid to expand access to medical oxygen in low- and middle-income countries, including Nigeria. This funding is aimed at addressing the urgent need for medical oxygen, which has become even more critical during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will support efforts to boost access to …

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has underscored its commitment to deepening ties with Indonesia, highlighting the untapped economic potential and promising avenues for collaboration. This was affirmed during the second Indonesia-Africa Forum, held from 1 to 3 September in Bali, Indonesia. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, led the Nigerian delegation to …