By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government and the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, in a move aimed at deepening economic ties between both countries. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Istanbul Natural Resources Summit (INRES) in Istanbul, according…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reinforced its strategic partnership with the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to advance trade facilitation and digital border management. The move follows a high-level bilateral meeting in London on 18 March 2026, held on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit…
By Ayomide Otitoju All eyes are on Rabat as Nigeria and host nation Morocco face off in a blockbuster semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Wednesday. The Super Eagles, boasting stars like Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, have been in scintillating form, winning all five of their matches in the tournament…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will co-host the Investopia summit with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos this February, an initiative designed to attract global investors and accelerate sustainable investment inflows. Tinubu made the announcement at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW), where Nigeria also signed a Comprehensive…
By Ayomide Otitoju Senegal kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Botswana on Tuesday, while Nigeria’s Super Eagles overcame Tanzania 2-1 in a more hard-fought Group C clash. Wins were also recorded by the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tunisia as the first round of group matches…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Digital School to enhance access to digital education and practical skill development for millions of young people across the country. The agreement was formalised in Dubai by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, and Dr. Waleed Al Ali, who leads…
By Ayomide Otitoju Mining leaders from Zimbabwe, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) outlined strategies to boost mineral beneficiation and value addition during the Ministerial Forum at African Mining Week 2025 in Cape Town. Louis Watum Kabamba, DRC’s Minister of Mines, said the country is prioritizing special economic zones to drive industrial participation,…