Category: International

Pope Leo Appoints Two Nigerians To Key Vatican Evangelization Posts
July 1, 2026 No Responses

Pope Leo Appoints Two Nigerians To Key Vatican Evangelization Posts

Pope Leo XIV has appointed two Nigerian Catholic clerics to key positions in the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, in a move that further underscores Africa’s growing influence in the life and mission of the universal Church.The appointments saw Alfred Adewale...
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Dangote Explore Multi-Billion-Dollar Investments In Tanzania
June 30, 2026 No Responses

Dangote Explore Multi-Billion-Dollar Investments In Tanzania

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has held high-level talks with President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, on a major expansion of the Group’s investments in Tanzania, with discussions focusing on transport infrastru...
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United Capital Secures Investment Banking Licences In Ethiopia, Rwanda
June 11, 2026 No Responses

United Capital Secures Investment Banking Licences In Ethiopia, Rwanda

By ebosele@hotmail.com – Leading pan-African investment banking and financial services group, United Capital Plc, has recorded a major milestone in its continental expansion drive following the acquisition of investment banking licences in Ethiopia and R...
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SAHCO Seeks Stronger Nigeria-UAE Trade, Aviation Partnerships
June 9, 2026 No Responses

SAHCO Seeks Stronger Nigeria-UAE Trade, Aviation Partnerships

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has expressed its readiness to deepen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) while pursuing strategic partnerships with leading Middle East airlines to boost passenger traffic, cargo m...
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Anxiety As Ebola Death Toll Hits 65
May 16, 2026 No Responses

Anxiety As Ebola Death Toll Hits 65

Health authorities on Friday confirmed that about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths have been recorded in an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)The suspected cases and 65 deaths were recorded mainly in Mongwalu and Rwampara, with...
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Nigeria Seeks Fairness In Net-Zero Shipping Drive
May 4, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria Seeks Fairness In Net-Zero Shipping Drive

Nigeria has called on the global maritime community to prioritise fairness, equity, and adequate support for developing economies in the push toward net-zero emissions in international shipping.Speaking at the 84th session of the Marine Environment Protection ...
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Pope To Visit Algeria, Spain, Monaco, Cameroon, Angola
February 26, 2026 No Responses

Pope To Visit Algeria, Spain, Monaco, Cameroon, Angola

Pope Leo XIV will visit four African nations in April, the Vatican said Thursday, including Algeria — the first time a pope will travel to the North African Muslim nation.The Vatican announced a series of international trips in the months...
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AfDB Approves $200m To Boost Agriculture In Nigeria
February 21, 2026 No Responses

AfDB Approves $200m To Boost Agriculture In Nigeria

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved$200million loan to scale up priority agricultural investments in Nigeria.In a statement posted on its website, AfDB explained that the financing would support the second phase of the Fe...
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Tinubu, German Chancellor Merz To collaborate On security, power
February 19, 2026 No Responses

Tinubu, German Chancellor Merz To collaborate On security, power

President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between their two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security, power, and railway sectors.In a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, ...
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Dangote Explores Investment Opportunities In Burundi
February 11, 2026 No Responses

Dangote Explores Investment Opportunities In Burundi

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, paid a brief but strategically significant visit to Burundi, where he explored new investment opportunities and cemented plans to expand the Dangote Group’s presence across the continent. The visit included high‑level...
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Nigeria, South Korea’s AEDC Sign EV Manufacturing Plant MoU
February 1, 2026 No Responses

Nigeria, South Korea’s AEDC Sign EV Manufacturing Plant MoU

In a major step toward positioning Nigeria as a global automotive manufacturing hub, the Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Korea’s Asia Economic Development Committee (AEDC) for the establishment of an Electric Vehi...
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Türkiye Targets $5b Trade Volume with Nigeria
January 28, 2026 No Responses

Türkiye Targets $5b Trade Volume with Nigeria

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of the Republic of Türkiye has disclosed that his country is targeting a $5 billion trade volume with Nigeria, revealing that discussions to actualise the goal have already commenced.President Erdogan made this known on Tuesday ...
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2026: Pope Leo Urges Peace, Dialogue
January 1, 2026 No Responses

2026: Pope Leo Urges Peace, Dialogue

Pope Leo XIV opened the New Year 2026 with a heartfelt appeal for peace, calling on the global community to embrace a type of peace rooted not in fear or force but in dialogue, justice and mutual trust. In his...
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Okpebholo Seeks Stronger Italy–Edo Collaboration
December 31, 2025 No Responses

Okpebholo Seeks Stronger Italy–Edo Collaboration

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for deeper collaboration between Edo State and Italy, describing cultural exchange as a strong platform for economic growth, mutual understanding, and sustainable development.The governor made the call d...
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