The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has completed a historic visit to Lagos, Nigeria, aimed at deepening ties between the United Kingdom and Nigeria through strengthened collaboration in technology, fintech, …
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Houston Declares July 5 ‘Ijaw Day’ to Honour Nigerian Culture
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has praised the official declaration of July 5 as “Ijaw Day” by the City …
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Portugal Upgrades Job Seeker Visa for 2026
The government of Portugal has announced a new upgrade to its job seeker visa, aimed at attracting more skilled professionals from non-EU countries, including Nigeria, from 2026. The upgraded visa …
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South Africa Faces 100,000 Job Losses as Trump’s Tariffs Hit Agriculture
The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Lesetja Kganyago, has raised concerns that the tariffs imposed by former United States President Donald Trump on South African goods could lead …
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President Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana has arrived in Lesotho for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening the good relationship between the two southern African nations. His visit began …
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has restated its strong commitment to maintaining and improving the long-standing and friendly diplomatic relationships with the United States of America and the United Arab …
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Uber, Baidu to Launch Driverless Cars Outside U.S. and China
Global ride-hailing company Uber and Chinese technology giant Baidu have entered a new partnership to bring self-driving cars to international markets outside the United States and mainland China. The two …
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Cameroon Government to Take Over Societe Generale Subsidiary
In a major move that signals increased government involvement in the financial sector, French banking giant Societe Generale has agreed to sell the majority of its shares in its Cameroon …
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Morocco’s Growth to Slow in 2026 Amid Global Trade Worries – HCP
Morocco’s economy is expected to slow down slightly in 2026, according to a new report released on Tuesday by the country’s official statistics agency, the High Commission for Planning (HCP). …
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China, Egypt Deepen BRICS Ties with New Trade and Financial Agreements
As China and Egypt, now fellow BRICS members, prepare to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, both countries are strengthening their economic and political cooperation through major agreements …