By Dr. Nafisat Makinde LUXOR, Egypt — Nigeria’s government declared cancer a greater killer across Africa than war, AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined, issuing an urgent call Sunday for a pan-African alliance to confront what it labelled a “silent epidemic” ravaging the continent. Speaking at a major oncology forum in this ancient Egyptian city, Nigeria’s…
Dr Nafisat Makinde President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received letters of credence from 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners at the State House, Abuja.The event was detailed in a statement issued on December 4 by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy).Speaking on behalf of the diplomats, Japan’s Ambassador, Mr Suzuki Hideo,…
By Dr. Nafisat Makinde The Federal Government of Nigeria has imposed a landmark $110 million penalty on British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN) while unveiling new national survey data showing a sharp decline in tobacco use. The announcements were made during Nigeria’s high-level presentation on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Eleventh Session of the Conference…
The offering, oversubscribed with a record $13 billion in orders, underscores global confidence in Nigeria’s economic reforms and fiscal management. By Dr. Nafisat Makinde Nigeria has successfully raised $2.35 billion through the issuance of Eurobonds, marking a major milestone for the country in the international capital markets. The issuance was split into a $1.25 billion…
16 States, 21 LGAs Adopt Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security By Dr. Nafisat Makinde Nigeria has deepened its commitment to the global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, with 16 States and 21 Local Government Areas developing Action Plans to domesticate the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325). The Minister of…
By Dr. Nafisat Makinde President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday received Denmark’s richest man, Mr. Anders Holch Povlsen, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bestseller and Chair of the Bestseller Foundation, at the State House, Abuja. According to photos and details shared by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo…
By Dr. Nafisat Makinde The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has unveiled Abuja’s “Smart City Vision,” anchored on strategic investments in urban mobility, sustainability, public safety, digital governance, and economic empowerment. Speaking on Tuesday at the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum in Dubai, Wike said the initiative…
By Dr. Nafisat Makinde Nigeria will host the 2025 China–Nigeria Wushu Friendship Cup from October 29 to 30, 2025, in Abuja. The event aims to strengthen cultural ties between both countries and promote youth development through martial arts. Speaking during the media briefing at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja, the Cultural Counsellor at the…
Global Security Nigeria joined world leaders in Rome to strengthen regional action against terrorism and promote interfaith harmony. By Dr. Nafisat Makinde President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja on Friday after attending the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting in Rome, where world leaders renewed commitments to strengthen international cooperation against terrorism and…
By Dr. Nafisat Makinde Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for renewed national commitment to women’s leadership and political participation, thirty years after the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. She made the call at the 2025 National Conference of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV)…
