Thursday, June 18, 2026

India

June 16, 2026

India’s space economy to hit $40 billion in 10 years, says minister

Mr Singh said the country’s space ecosystem has expanded significantly in recent years.

Indian flag
June 16, 2026

UK appoints Peter Vowles as new high commissioner to Nigeria

“Absolutely delighted to be appointed British High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Mr Vowles tweeted on Tuesday morning.

June 15, 2026

Manufacturers seek suspension of NESREA’s proposed 80-micron plastics ban

The regulations seek to prohibit the production and use of single-use plastic products with a thickness below 80 microns, pursuant to Section 26(1).

Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
June 13, 2026

World Cup: Ghana, Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Columbia top countries with highest applications, refusals for Canada visitor visas

Ghana ranked as the country with the highest visa applications, which stood at 1,953 as of March.

World Cup
June 9, 2026

Nigeria recorded N35 billion for Q1 2026’s total trade, says NBS

This shows a decrease compared to the value of N37,242,903.61 billion recorded in Q1 2025 and N36,214,343.98 billion recorded in Q4 2025.

Cashier counting money
June 4, 2026

Nigeria, 59 other countries to face 12.5% U.S. tariff increase

The USTR said Nigeria and other countries’ failure to ban the importation of goods produced with forced labour burdened or restricted U.S. commerce.

A cargo ship loaded with shipping containers
June 3, 2026

India, Nigeria deepen defence ties, explore geo-strategic tour

As leading voices in the Global South, Nigeria and India continue to work together on regional and global security issues.

Nigeria (CREDIT: VECTORSTOCK) and India flags( CREDIT: UNSPLASH)
May 11, 2026

Food Security: Senate to overhaul agricultural colleges 

He said the committee had initiated high-level diplomatic engagements to facilitate technology transfer.

Nigerian Senate
May 8, 2026

India pledges support for Nigeria’s cotton, textile industry

India has pledged support for Nigeria’s efforts to advance its cotton, textile and garment industry.

May 5, 2026

Vietnamese president in India on three-day visit

This is his first state visit to India after his election as the Vietnamese president in April.

Vietnamese President To Lam