President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the Africa CEOs Forum in Kigali reflects Nigeria’s renewed economic diplomacy strategy focused on attracting foreign investment and projecting the country as a stable business destination.
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has extended heartfelt condolences to Botswana following the death of former President Festus Mogae, a renowned economist and statesman who led his country from 1998 to 2008.
President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for a critical tour of France, Kenya, and Rwanda to participate in global summits focused on green industrialization and private sector growth.
The United States has reportedly presented a 15-point proposal to end the conflict with Iran, with Pakistan acting as intermediary and nuclear commitments central to the plan.
The European Union pledges deeper cooperation with Nigeria on security, trade, cybersecurity and investment following talks with President Bola Tinubu in Lagos.
Attakwu Akegbe community in Nkanu West, Enugu State, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah for second terms in 2027, citing infrastructure and development projects. The community also appealed for the unconditional release of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.
Nigerian Army troops have neutralised six terrorists, arrested 11 suspected collaborators and received the surrender of a Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad member in Borno State during intelligence-led operations targeting terrorist fighters and support networks.
Bulgaria election voting has begun, with 27 candidates contesting the presidency as 6.59 million eligible voters prepare to choose their next leader. Opinion polls suggest a runoff is likely, with no candidate expected to secure an outright victory in the first round.
President Bola Tinubu has blamed opposition leaders for Nigeria’s hunger and poverty, accusing them of creating the challenges his administration is working to address during the flag-off of his 2027 presidential campaign in Kaduna.