Year: 2026

Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has strongly condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, describing the action as unjust and disturbing. In a statement issued in Abuja and signed by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa expressed concern that the Nigerians were allegedly arrested without any formal charges. She described it as “distasteful” that only Nigerians were reportedly singled out during the operation, warned that such actions suggest a xenophobic motive against Nigerian citizens. Dabiri-Erewa stressed that if the…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed a fatal road traffic crash involving multiple vehicles in Ibadan, Oyo State, warned motorists against the dangers of excessive speeding. The crash occurred on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at about 1:30 p.m. along the Challenge–Gate axis at Bere, within the jurisdiction of the Oluyole Unit Command. According to the FRSC, the incident involved six vehicles, including a DAF tanker belonging to BOVAS and five commercial tricycles. A total of 11 persons were involved in the crash, with three sustaining injuries and two…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened its collaboration with the World Customs Organization under its Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme, earning commendation for its commitment to transparency and institutional reforms. This followed a high-level engagement at the WCO Headquarters in Brussels on March 23, 2026, during an official visit by the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, who also chairs the WCO Council. At the meeting, the A-CIP team briefed the Customs boss on the progress of its collaboration with Nigeria, highlighting key initiatives such as integrity capacity-building…

The Federal Government has commended the outgoing Ambassador of Mexico to Nigeria, Alfredo Miranda Ortiz, for his contributions to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between both countries. The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, conveyed the commendation through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ambassador Dunoma Umar Ahmed, during a farewell audience held on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary praised Ortiz for his impactful service during his nearly four-year tenure, noting that Nigeria–Mexico relations had witnessed significant progress, particularly in diplomatic engagement…

The Permanent Secretary of Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dunoma Umar Ahmed, on Tuesday received Sweden’s Secretary of State, Diana Janse, in Abuja, in a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between both countries. The high-level meeting focused on reviewing bilateral ties and exploring opportunities for enhanced cooperation in trade, investment, and regional security. Both officials exchanged views on expanding collaboration in critical sectors such as renewable energy, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, and digital technology. Janse reaffirmed Sweden’s commitment to deepening its partnership with Nigeria, describing the country as…