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Nigeria, others to push Africa’s oil investments to $50bn in 2026

EditorFebruary 10, 2026February 11, 2026

by EditorFebruary 10, 2026February 11, 20260560

. As NUPRC Urges Global Investors to Seize Opportunities in Licensing Round UGO AMADI Nigeria, Namibia, Mozambique and other prolific African nations are expected to play a significant role in pushing the continent’s capital investment in the oil and gas sector to about $50 Billion this year. However, the......

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Nigeria, UK move to strengthen crisis response timeline, counter-terrorism capabilities

Peter AnayoFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

by Peter AnayoFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 20260389

. As US warns that Visa overstay by Nigerians could hurt chances of prospective applicants The National Counter Terrorism Centre- Office of the National Security Adviser, (NCTC-ONSA), in partnership with the United Kingdom, have deepened synergy to strengthen Nigeria’s crisis management and counter-terrorism capabilities. The National Coordinator of the......

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen housing development cooperation at 2026 real estate future forum

Peter AnayoJanuary 30, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 30, 20260367

AKOR SYLVESTER, Abuja As part of Nigeria’s investor engagement on the sidelines of the 2026 Real Estate Future Forum (RFF 2026) in Riyadh, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa held a high-level bilateral meeting with the Saudi Arabian Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs......

Nigeria, Cape Verde share best practices on Diaspora engagement

Peter AnayoJanuary 21, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 21, 20260392

‎ JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja ‎The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and Cabo Verdean delegation met in Abuja on a strategic study visit aimed at deepening cooperation on diaspora engagement, migration management, and development initiatives. ‎ Receiving the delegation, ‎Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, stressed the importance of structured......

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Nigeria, U.S. sign $5.1bn health agreement to expand faith-based healthcare delivery

EditorDecember 21, 2025

by EditorDecember 21, 20250597

The United States of America and Nigeria have signed a five-year bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Nigeria’s health system, with a strong focus on expanding faith-based healthcare delivery. The agreement, signed by the U.S. Department of State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria, provides......

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Nigeria, Indonesia scale up Livestock Technology Exchange

Peter AnayoDecember 7, 2025

by Peter AnayoDecember 7, 20250837

NJEMANZE EMMANUEL, Abuja The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, on Friday, 5th December 2025, received the Indonesian Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Bambang Suharto, who led a five-man delegation on a courtesy visit to the Ministry in Abuja. This was made known to the Media by......

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Equinix Announces Plans for New $22 Million Data Center in Lagos, Nigeria

EditorNovember 12, 2025

by EditorNovember 12, 20250681

The new data center, named LG3, will be the first to be newly built by Equinix in West Africa and will support global connectivity to West Africa with Equinix Fabric Nigeria – November 10th, 2025 – Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company™, today announced its intention......

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Nigeria, IMF Intensify Discussions on Economic Reforms and Growth Plans for 2026–2030

EditorNovember 9, 2025

by EditorNovember 9, 20250429

Chidimma Uchegbu -Abuja As the global economy moves towards reform-oriented and resilient growth, Nigeria continues to establish itself as a prominent advocate for evidence-based policymaking and inclusive economic transformation. Reflecting this momentum, a high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by its Assistant Director of the African......

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Nigeria, South-African Govts commit to implementation of ACFTA

Peter AnayoOctober 21, 2025

by Peter AnayoOctober 21, 20250630

JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja Nigeria and South Africa have pledged to strengthen the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement within their individual countries in a bid to enhance inter-African trade. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and the Deputy Minister of International Relations of South......

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Nigeria, France forge strategic partnership

Peter AnayoOctober 17, 2025

by Peter AnayoOctober 17, 20250942

JONAS EZIEKE, Abuja Nigeria and France have strengthened diplomatic ties as both countries agreed to work closely in the agricultural, trade and technology fields in the interest of the citizens of the two countries. This happened as Nigeria has assured France of full participation at the upcoming African Forum......