Nigeria, UK Deepen Trade Ties as Tinubu Visit Boosts Investment Push

Nigeria, UK Deepen Trade Ties as Tinubu Visit Boosts Investment Push

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Nigeria and the United Kingdom have renewed efforts to deepen trade and investment ties, as officials from both countries met in London to review progress under the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). In a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications at the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), Martins Odeh, Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, led a delegation […]

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South African Army Chief visits Nigeria’s National Defence College to boost defence ties

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the South African Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, has visited the National Defence College Nigeria in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and professional military education between Nigeria and South Africa. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the visit on 9 March 2026 was aimed at deepening collaboration between the two […]

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Nigeria’s Chief of Air Staff deepens defence ties during Czech Republic visit

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has advanced Nigeria’s defence diplomacy and capacity-building drive during an official visit to the Czech Republic. According to a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director Public Relations and Information, the visit focused on strengthening international partnerships to support training, sustainment and operational capability development in line with modern security demands. During engagements with Aero Vodochody Aerospace, […]

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Nigeria Customs Strengthens Community Ties with Visits to Yoruba Monarchs

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Nigerian Customs Service has reinforced its engagement with traditional institutions in southwestern Nigeria, following courtesy visits by the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Oyo/Osun Command, Deputy Comptroller Wale Adewole, to three prominent Yoruba palaces on Monday. DC Adewole visited the palaces of the Ooni of Ife, the Ogunsua of Modakeke, and the Ataoja of Osogbo, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen community collaboration […]

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Army Engineers Commander Strengthens Operational Ties with 8 Division

By Zainab Uzomah The Commander of the Nigerian Army Corps of Engineers, Major General Shamsudeen Shafaru, has paid an operational and familiarisation visit to the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, as part of efforts to boost inter-corps cooperation and enhance military readiness in the North-West. In a statement signed by Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for 8 Division, the […]

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Nigeria, France Deepen Defence Ties as Army Chief Meets French Attaché

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria and France have agreed to deepen military cooperation as both countries seek stronger joint responses to regional security threats. The commitment followed a meeting in Abuja between the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, and the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Colonel Stéphane Useo. In a statement issued by the Army, Lieutenant General Shaibu praised France for what he described as consistent support to […]

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COAS Moves to Strengthen Ties with NAFRC, Prioritises Troops’ Welfare and Post-Service Support

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has restated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to deepening its strategic partnership with the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC), Lagos, as part of broader efforts to enhance troops’ welfare and improve post-service reintegration.According to a statement signed by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the pledge was made during a meeting on Tuesday between […]

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Tinubu, Defence Chiefs Seek Stronger Military Ties in Türkiye

By Zainab Uzomah The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, on a high-level visit to Türkiye aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s defence posture and expanding strategic cooperation between both countries. According to a statement issued by the Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the […]

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Plateau governor seeks closer security ties with Air Force

By Zainab Uzomah The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has called for stronger security cooperation with the Nigerian Air Force as part of efforts to tackle persistent insecurity in the state and the wider North Central region.Mr Mutfwang made the appeal on Tuesday during a visit to Air Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he met the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke. He congratulated the air […]

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