African Union
AU Enlists NDLEA’s Input for Future Crime, Drug Control Agenda
The African Union Commission has underscored the indispensable role of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the formulation of a new continental action plan on drug control and crime prevention. According to the Commission, the agency’s experience and performance in law enforcement make its input essential for shaping Africa’s future anti-drug strategies. This […]
African Union Expresses Concern Over US Travel Ban
The African Union (AU) has expressed deep concern over the recent travel restrictions imposed by the United States, affecting citizens from several African countries. The new travel proclamation, signed by President Donald Trump, imposes a full travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, including some in Africa, and heightened restrictions on seven others. According to […]
State Visit: President Tinubu Receive Sierra Leone President Bio at Villa
President Bola Tinubu on Monday met with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. Bio’s arrival at the villa’s forecourt at 12:22 pm was marked by the presence of bagpipers from the Presidential Guards Brigade. He was received by President Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, who escorted […]
Israeli forces remain in southern Lebanon after the withdrawal deadline.
Villagers have started returning to areas that were previously vacated by Israeli military forces in southern Lebanon, signaling a shift in the post-conflict landscape. According to reports from Lebanon’s state news agency, Israel has withdrawn most of its troops from southern Lebanon, retaining only five strategic positions. This withdrawal is a crucial component of the […]
AU Approves Nigeria as AfCFTA Digital Trade Champion
Under the Digital Trade Protocol of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Nigeria has been formally named the Digital Trade Champion by the African Union (AU). Nigeria’s leadership in innovation and digital industry was noted by the continental union of states as justification for the endorsement. The 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of […]