Nigeria, UK Deepen Security Cooperation as Fourth Defence Partnership Dialogue Opens in Abuja

Nigeria, UK Deepen Security Cooperation as Fourth Defence Partnership Dialogue Opens in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral security cooperation as the Fourth UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership (SDP4) Dialogue commenced in Abuja. The high-level engagement brought together security officials from both countries to review progress made since the launch of the partnership in 2022 and chart a path for deeper collaboration in addressing emerging security challenges. Speaking at the opening session, the […]

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COAS, IGP Urges Greater Security Agency Cooperation

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has stressed the need for closer coordination among security agencies to tackle the country’s security challenges. In a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relation, Col Appolonia Anele; He made the remarks on Wednesday while receiving the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, during a familiarisation visit to Army Headquarters in Abuja. The IG […]

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Vietnam seeks stronger cooperation with Nigeria on agriculture and technology

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Vietnamese ambassador to Nigeria, Bui Quoc Hung, has called for deeper cooperation between Vietnam and Nigeria in key sectors including agriculture, technology and human resource development. Speaking after a meeting with the national chairman of APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe; Mr Hung said discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, which recently marked 50 years of diplomatic ties. He noted that Vietnam […]

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AU Commissioner Backs Nigerian Navy, Pushes for Regional Maritime Cooperation

By Zainab Uzomah The African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, has praised the Nigerian Navy for what he described as significant achievements in maritime security during a visit to the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, at Naval Headquarters in Abuja on 5 February 2026. In a statement signed by Captain AA Folorunsho, Acting Director of Information, the Navy said Ambassador […]

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Air Marshal Aneke Commends Enugu’s Support, Calls for Greater Civil–Military Cooperation

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has completed a two-day operational visit to the Nigerian Air Force Ground Training Command and other units in Enugu, highlighting efforts to strengthen training, enhance operational readiness and deepen collaboration with the Enugu State Government. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, the Air Force said the visit, […]

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Nigeria, Switzerland Push to Deepen Security Cooperation With Focus on Non-Military Approaches

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria and Switzerland say they are moving to strengthen their long-standing defence partnership, with a renewed emphasis on non-kinetic strategies aimed at tackling the root causes of insecurity. The commitment was announced during a visit by the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Patrick Felix Egloff, to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General O.O. Oluyede, at Defence Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Ambassador Egloff said Switzerland remains committed to […]

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Shaibu, Nwifuru Meet in Abuja, Push for Expanded Military–State Cooperation

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has restated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting civil authorities in strengthening internal security and expanding manpower development across the country. He gave the assurance on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement signed by Acting Director of Army Public Relations, […]

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Nigeria’s Minister Calls for Strengthened Regional Cooperation

By Toffa Momoh, Abuja Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has emphasized the need for institutionalizing the Banjul Accord Group (BAG) to transform it into a permanent and fully structured entity. This call was made during the 18th Plenary Session of BAG, held at the Transcorp Hotel in Abuja from May 19 to 21, 2025. Keyamo highlighted BAG’s achievements, including strengthening aviation safety, efficiency, and oversight across […]

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Nigeria, Belgium to strengthen economic cooperation

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, announced on Tuesday that Nigeria and Belgium are set to strengthen economic cooperation to bolster food security. The Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Mohammed Manga, disclosed this in a statement he signed and released in Abuja. According to the ministry’s Director of Information, the minister and the Belgian Ambassador, Mr Pieter Leenknegt, held […]

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