International Relations

President Bola Tinubu, during a meeting in New York, expressed concerns over the misuse of human rights advocacy by powerful nations to hinder African countries from addressing challenges. He highlighted the exploitation of Africa’s mineral resources by malign actors, further exacerbated by the influx of Western-made weapons. He noted that These actions benefit wealthy nations’ …

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President Bola Tinubu recently had the honour of ringing the closing bell at NASDAQ in New York. This event was part of the Executive Business Dialogue, a collaboration between the United States Chamber of Commerce, Nigerian Exchange Group Plc, and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Council. The dialogue aimed to rekindle foreign investors’ interest in the …

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The World Bank has issued a warning that the recent coup d’état in Niger could exacerbate food insecurity in Nigeria and other West African nations. The bank’s September ‘Food Security Update’ states that an additional seven million people in the region are at risk of severe food insecurity. This comes amid already high commodity and …

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The United States has urged Nigeria to digitise its government services as a crucial step in combating corruption. Wally Adeyemo, U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, made this call during a press briefing in Lagos at the end of his three-day visit to Nigeria. Adeyemo also highlighted the importance of a stable Naira for Nigeria’s …

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President Bola Tinubu vehemently condemned the frequent military coups in Africa in his address at the 78th UN General Assembly. He described them as contrary to the collective aspirations of Africans. Tinubu stated that the prevalence of coups indicates a “demand for solutions to perennial problems,” not support for unconstitutional changes in government. He made …

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President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria addressed the 78th UN General Assembly, marking his first appearance at the global forum. He congratulated the newly elected President of the Assembly and commended the Secretary-General for his efforts in tackling global challenges. Tinubu spoke on behalf of Nigeria and Africa, focusing on this year’s theme. He highlighted the …

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Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has called for an investigation into the death of Remilekun Meshioye. The 41-year-old Nigerian was on an EgyptAir flight from Lagos to Cairo en route to London for her studies. Meshioye allegedly fell ill during the flight and was pronounced dead upon landing at Cairo International …

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President Bola Tinubu has expressed that Africa cannot fully embrace democracy while grappling with poverty and starvation. He made these remarks during a meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Tinubu emphasised the need for International Development Financing efforts to focus on Africa’s specific needs. …

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President Bola Tinubu is slated to speak at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) from September 18-26, 2023. The event will be presided over by His Excellency, Dennis Francis, of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Tinubu plans to discuss various topics including Nigeria’s efforts towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, and …

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