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UK Trade Mission opens new export paths for Nigerian women-led businesses
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) have wrapped up a three-day UK trade mission in Abuja aimed at expanding export opportunities for women-led businesses in Nigeria. Held from 18 to 20 November under the…
UK, Canada, Australia missions launch joint visa fraud campaign
The Diplomatic Missions of the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have launched a joint international campaign to combat visa fraud and protect people from exploitation by fraudulent immigration facilitators. The initiative, known as the #FightingVisaFraud campaign, was unveiled during International…
COP 30: Developing countries demand enhanced finance to meet obligations
Sopuruchi Onwuka Delegations representing major developing country blocs at the 30th Conference of Parties to the United Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 30) pressed developed countries to deliver larger, clearer, and more predictable flows of climate finance, warning that…
Ethiopia secured hosting right for UN’s 2027 Climate Summit
Turkey, Australia dispute over hosting COP31 Ethiopia is poised to host COP32 in 2027, positioning the country to play a central role in shaping global climate discussions at a time when Africa’s climate vulnerabilities are under growing scrutiny. While the…
The Body Shop continues West African growth, opens 1st shop in Lagos
The Body Shop has announced the opening of a new store in Nigeria, bringing ethical, naturally inspired beauty to Lagos. Following the successful launch in Abuja and a national e-commerce site earlier in the year, the new opening marks an…
UK, Nigeria deepen trade ties, launch Economic Diversification Dialogue
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have launched the UK–Nigeria Economic Diversification Dialogue, a strategic platform under the Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) aimed at expanding bilateral trade and unlocking growth in Nigeria’s non-oil sectors. The dialogue, held as a…
Nigeria fights for exit from corruption gray list
Sopuruchi Onwuka Government is working to be removed from a global financial watchdog’s “gray list” of countries under heightened scrutiny after the Financial Action Task Force in February listed Nigeria in the back book for failing to tackle money laundering….
Netanyahu blasts Western countries ‘buckled’ in recognizing Palestinian state
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York on Friday. – Angela Weiss/AFP/Getty Images Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the General Debate of the…
France recognizes Palestine as Germany, US frown at rewarding terrorism
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday recognized a Palestinian state, leading a UN summit that already spurred other Western governments to take the landmark step that has infuriated Israel. “The time for peace has come, as we are just moments…
UK govt plans free visa programme tech-skilled expats
Government of the United Kingdom appears to be inviting global tech experts that would turn away from the $100,000 dollar professional visa fees imposed by the United States to come to Britain instead where they would be allowed to walk…
