…to the families of the passengers."UAE-Israel ties in focusThe call reflected the diplomatic relationship that has developed between the UAE and Israel since the two countries normalised ties under the Abraham Accords. Direct commercial air travel between Dubai and Tel Aviv, including FlyDubai routes, has been a visibl…

…attention. “Fellow citizens, we hear you. The Federal Government hears you. Your Diplomatic Missions hears you, and there is genuine concern about the difficulties confronting our people,” she said. She urged Nigerians abroad to remain hopeful and constructive, stressing that difficult moments do not define the destiny…

…assistance and said they were descending into Saudi Arabia, with which Israel has no diplomatic relations. “We are here during an attack on the plane. We just subdued the terrorists and are preparing to land,” the man said in Hebrew. “Anyone who can hear me, we need help. We are about to land in Tabuk, apparently in Sa…

…said it has vaccinated more than 18 million adolescent girls against the Human Papillomavirus, representing about 76 per cent of its target population, as it intensifies efforts to eliminate cervical cancer in Nigeria. The Director of Disease Control and Immunisation at the National Primary Health Care Development Agen…

…to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the proposed diplomatic engagement comes amid continued disruptions to oil shipments through the strategic waterway, raising concerns about global energy supplies and contributing to volatility in crude oil prices. Qatari mediators were expected to h…

…Onaiyekan stated this on Monday in Abuja when he received the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development and the Council of the Wise, led by former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. He urged the electoral umpire and political stakeholders to abide by the rules governing elections and e…

…recipient of decisions made elsewhere. On Gaza, Mahama rejected what he described as diplomatic language that conceals civilian suffering. He condemned the killing of Palestinian civilians and described collective punishment, starvation and mass displacement as violations of international law. At the same time, he cond…

…sending Shettima in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The Vice President can conduct serious diplomacy, but presidential presence offers direct access to counterparts and the authority to settle matters that may exceed a deputy’s brief. Abuja should explain what it gained by delegating and which opportunities required presidential…

…21, and Friday, September 25, when Brent had briefly dipped below $100 on hopes of diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran.Data from Petroleumprice.ng showed that the average Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price across monitored Lagos depots fell by N23.50 per litre over the period.Sahara recorded the bigges…

…the zero-tariff policy being implemented by Beijing for 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to China was already delivering results, with more Nigerian premium products including cocoa, avocados and coffee gaining access to Chinese households. She listed Lekki Deep Sea Port, Lekki Free Trade Zone and Ogun-Guangdo…

…worth of a human life cannot vary with the flag above it,” he said. He warned that diplomacy must not lose sight of the human consequences of war and instability. “The mother searching for her child, the family driven from home and the hungry child awaiting food must never become abstractions in the language of states,…

…and described it as an opportunity for Ikpeazu to serve the country at the diplomatic level while protecting Nigerians’ interests in Spain. https://x.com/i/status/2099416886161117676 Ikpeazu officially presents Letters of Credence as Nigerian ambassador to Spain [VIDEO]

…is quite likely that the target of this Russian drone could also have been the diplomatic train, which departed from the station earlier than planned as part of the real-time review of train schedules due to the constant threat of Russian strikes," the rail company said. Ukrainian Railways also said passengers on the t…

…organisations such as the World Bank, UNDP, DFID and the European Union, alongside diplomatic engagement with foreign governments. His manifesto also says he was recognised by the Millennium Development Goals Office and UNDP for the implementation of development programmes.“He used data and planning in governance. His…

Argentine President Javier Milei sparks diplomatic row with UK after declaring Falkland Islands is theirs in live address to his people Argentine President Javier Milei has renewed his country's claim to sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and announced plans for tougher economic and diplomatic measures targeting act…

…today’s challenges. The new institute will combine UNITAR’s work helping governments, diplomats and public institutions build skills and capacity with UNSSC’s expertise in training, leadership development and knowledge-sharing for UN personnel. “Member States and the United Nations system are facing increasingly comple…

…manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure companies, trade commissioners and diplomatic representatives, as well as international development partners. Governor Lawal spoke on how states compete for increasingly selective private capital and what distinguishes an economic opportunity from an investable propositio…

…The NDC candidate said that he looked forward to continued engagement with Canada’s diplomatic and business community as both sides pursue partnerships that could contribute to a more prosperous, secure and inclusive Nigeria. Economics. The post Obi meets Canadian High Commissioner to strengthen ties ahead of elections…

…consignments include bulk urea, containerised goods, general cargo, bulk pallets, diplomatic cargo, petrol and bulk gas. The vessels are carrying out their operations at Lekki Deep Sea Port, Apapa Port and Tin Can Island Port, all in Lagos. 26 ships carrying petroleum products, food items expected at Lagos ports

…rescued ten out of the fifteen corps members abducted by suspected k!dnappers along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State last Wednesday, August 26. The victims were travelling from the NYSC orientation camp in Bayelsa State when they were abducted. The corps members were reportedly on t…

…the 14,905 who were deported, 18,914 people were referred to their respective diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, while 2,867 others were directed to complete their travel arrangements. A separate group of 29,938 expatriates, comprising 27,957 men and 1,981 women, remain in the process of having immigration…

…was influenced by the values instilled in him by his father, whom he described as a diplomat and labour union politician. According to him, his father taught him and his siblings that whenever they made a commitment, they must ensure that they fulfilled it. He said the principle had remained a strong family value and h…

…Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Five of the agencies responded with what is known as a Glomar response, an official refusal to confirm or deny whether the requested records exist. Unsatisfied, Greenspan escalated the matter to the Department of Justice's Office of Information Policy, which backed the agencies' position. H…

…Boureima/Anadolu via Getty ImagesImagesAccording to New York Times, a former Nigerien diplomat, speaking anonymously over fears of government reprisals, said the assailants held the airport for a period and reportedly took Russian mercenaries hostage at the base.The Conseil National pour la Sauvegarde de la Patrie (CNS…

…to Abuja after completing their three-week orientation exercise were abducted along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. A family member of one of the victims told Daily Trust that the abductors had contacted them to make known their ransom demand. "One of our daughters who was kidnapp…