June 03
Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks Stronger Ties With Israel in Security, Agriculture, Other Areas
The ambassador expressed Israel's readiness to partner with Nigeria in developing its agricultural sector to boost food production and position the country as a major exporter of… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Just in - UAE Withdraws From Opec, Opec+
The UAE energy ministry announced this in a statement on Tuesday. Read more »
March 19
Nigeria: US/Israel-Iran War (Day 20) - War Threatens Global Gas Supply
The Brent crude oil benchmark rose to $112 a barrel in early Thursday trade. Read more »
March 18
Africa: Middle East Crisis - What It Means for Oil-Rich but Refining-Poor African Economies, By Adewale Sanyaolu
The lesson from every Middle East crisis is clear: global energy shocks will continue to occur, and their effects will continue to reverberate across the world. For Africa's… Read more »
March 13
Nigeria: Gateway to Holy Land - Ogun Airport Eyes First Hajj Flights, By Kayode Akinmade
The first international operation planned for the airport is the airlift of Muslim pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj Read more »
March 09
Africa: Oil Prices Soar Above $100 Per Barrel As Us/Israel War On Iran Disrupts Supply
Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel for the first time in over five years as the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran disrupts supplies… Read more »
March 05
Africa: Africa and the Deadly Dust From Iran, By Azu Ishiekwene
The bombs are going off in the Gulf, but the dust and shrapnel are travelling across the world, no thanks to the effective collaboration of the war mongers in Washington and Tel… Read more »
March 02
Africa: Oil Prices Jump 9 Per Cent Amid Us/Israel War On Iran
On Monday morning, Brent crude climbed 9 per cent to $79.41 per barrel from $72.87 on Friday -- a seven-month high -- based on figures from FactSet. Read more »
Africa: UAE to Cover Extended Hotel Accommodation for Tourists Stranded in Abu Dhabi
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority says the country's airports and national carriers have handled approximately 20,200 passengers affected by recent flight changes. Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: Nigeria Calls for Restraint, Dialogue As U.S./Israel War With Iran Continues
The Nigerian government urged the warring parties to avoid actions that are likely to intensify hostilities. Read more »
February 18
Nigeria: Nigeria Commits to Deepening Relations With Iran
"Nigeria is interested in translating political goodwill into tangible outcomes through structured mechanisms, such as the Joint Nigeria-Iran Commission." Read more »
February 10
Nigeria: Iran to Deepen Bilateral Relations With Nigeria
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State said Iran remained an important partner for Nigeria, particularly in trade, investment and the promotion of economic self-reliance. Read more »
January 15
Nigeria: Iran's Ambassador to Nigeria Speaks On Mass Protests, Trump's Threat
"The Iranian government has undertaken economic support measures, strengthened social welfare mechanisms,..." Read more »
January 11
Nigeria: Tinubu Arrives in UAE, Targets Renewable Energy Partnerships
President Tinubu is visiting the UAE at the official invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed Al Nahyan. Read more »
December 28, 2025
Africa: Nigeria Joins AU, Jordan, Others to Reject Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
In a statement on Saturday, Nigeria said it "unequivocally" supports the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia. Read more »
November 09, 2025
West Africa: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign 2026 Hajj Agreement
The deal, sealed in Jeddah, sets out terms for slot allocation, service delivery, health standards, and digital data sharing via the Nusuk platform. Read more »
August 21, 2025
Nigeria: Hajj 2026 - NAHCON Warns Against Late Payment of Fare, Visa Delays
The commission said the Saudi authorities will no longer grant grace periods once the registration portal is closed. Read more »
August 22, 2025
Nigeria: Nigerian Student in Israel Recounts Ordeal During Israel-Iran War
"Whenever sirens blared, students and residents scrambled to bomb shelters, underground spaces reinforced to withstand rocket fire." Read more »