Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Asia

March 14, 2026

EFCC hands over $225,895, ₦62.79 million recovered funds to foreign fraud victims

Mr Hammajoda noted that corruption remained a global menace that required collective efforts to combat.

Naira and Dollar
March 3, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closed, ships passing will be attacked, Iran warns

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed and it will fire on any ship trying to pass, Iranian media has reported.

Ships on Strait of Hormuz
February 26, 2026

Thousands dead or missing on global migration routes in 2025: UN

As of February 24, 2026, a total of 606 deaths had been recorded in the Mediterranean Sea, compared to 285 in the same period in 2025.

Migrants' boat
December 10, 2025

Nigeria set to deepen ties with Thailand

Both sides noted past high-level visits and pledged to keep the memory alive through reciprocal exchanges.

Mr Tuggar and Mr Phuangketkeow
November 6, 2025

Nigeria sells $2.35 billion in 10-year, 20-year Eurobonds

The federal government has successfully priced $2.35 billion in Eurobonds maturing in 2036 and 2046 in the international capital market.

Wale Edun (Credit; Cable)
October 3, 2025

Tanzania to host first international symposium on artemisia

Tanzania will host the first international symposium on artemisia on October 8, 2025, in Arusha.

International symposium on artemisia
September 18, 2025

Taiwan: China says world torn between peace, war

China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has frequently threatened to annex it.

Gaza destruction
September 13, 2025

Africa, Middle East, Asia accounted for 98% of reported cholera cases in 2024: UN

The statement said that WHO assessed the global risk from cholera as very high.

United Nations
August 18, 2025

Researchers detect pathogens, antibiotic resistant genes in aircraft toilets’ wastewater

The study discovered that flights from Asia carried higher concentrations of resistance genes compared with those from Europe.

Airplane used to illustrate the story
July 21, 2025

Diplomats, UN officials pay last respects to Buhari in U.S.

The Egyptian envoy to the UN described Mr Buhari as “a great and visionary African leader and a wise and sage statesman”.

Nigeria House in New York