The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, has called on the African Union to place xenophobic attacks against Africans, particularly Nigerians in South Africa, high on its peace and security agenda, insisting that no African should feel unsafe anywhere on the continent. In a press statement on Wednesday signed by the ministry’s…
ABUJA — Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, has said Nigeria must first strengthen its economy, security and internal stability before it can effectively reclaim its leadership role in Africa and project greater influence on the global stage. The minister stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of Shadows of Power,…
The Federal Government has said West Africa is central to Nigeria’s foreign policy stressing that the country must mobilise its enormous resources to lead the sub-region to tackle the wild wave of terrorism across the Sahel, proliferation of small arms and light weapons of illicit origin, drug and human trafficking. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador…
Nigeria’s extensive coastline, inland waterways and rich cultural heritage provide a strong foundation for the development of a world-class aqua tourism industry. To this end, Chairman Bras Marine & Yacht Services, Prince Yomi Sonuga, has been championing the call to make Nigeria an aqua-tourism destination through greater investment in boating safety, modern marine infrastructure, navigation…
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There are speculations that the name, Nigeria, has the likelihood to be changed to ‘United States of Nigeria’ by end of December 2026, that is, under the current political dispensation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PMB) has reportedly denied any intention to send a draft bill to that effect to the National Assembly. However, Vie Internationale…
Nigerian officials say over 1,000 citizens have registered to be evacuated and will no longer pay for their flights. Over 1,000 Nigerians in South Africa have been screened for evacuation and will no longer have to pay for their return flights to Nigeria, officials have said. These follow the xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting…
The Trump administration has outlined a renewed Africa strategy centered on national sovereignty, commercial partnerships, and targeted support for Nigeria, as Washington moves to reshape its engagement on the continent. Senior US officials say the new approach prioritises measurable outcomes and strategic interests over what they described as “moral lectures” in foreign policy. Speaking at…
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
Interview with Eka ObaigbenaFOUNDER, TOASTIES Lives in: Lagos, Nigeria Eka Obaigbena noticed a gap in Nigeria’s restaurant market for fast-casual chains – such as Chipotle, Shake Shack, and Pret a Manger – she had grown accustomed to while living abroad. To fill it, she launched Toasties, which offers sandwiches, salads and other items that blend…
