Abuja: Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, on Monday affirmed Nigeria’s dedication to enhancing its strategic alliance with South Africa, with a particular focus on infrastructure development and capacity building within the mining sector. This announcement was made during the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) ministerial session, […]
Month: December 2024
11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission Meeting Begins in Cape Town.
Cape Town: The 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) commenced on Monday with a ministerial meeting held at the Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa. The meeting is co-chaired by Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Dr Roland Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and […]
Agency Celebrates Achievement as 171 Communities in Kwali Become Open Defecation-Free.
Abuja: The FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has commended the efforts of 171 communities in the Kwali Area Council that have achieved Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status. This commendation was made during an event in Abuja celebrating World Toilet Day 2024, in collaboration with UNICEF. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Luke […]
Tax Reforms Not Targeted at Specific Regions, Clarifies Presidency.
Abuja: The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the tax reform bills before the National Assembly are designed to impoverish certain regions. In a statement, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, stated that the bills aim to improve the lives of disadvantaged Nigerians without harming any region’s economy. According to […]
Nigeria Seeks South Africa’s Support for G20 and BRICS Membership.
Cape Town: The Nigerian government is actively seeking South Africa’s endorsement to attain full membership in the G20, BRICS, and the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB). Furthermore, Nigeria is looking to assume leadership roles in thematic discussions of interest under South Africa’s G20 presidency. These requests were articulated by Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, the Minister of […]