Nigeria

November 22, 2024 4:59 PM

PM Modi meets 31 world leaders during three-nation foreign visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a series of high-level bilateral meetings and informal interactions with global leaders and international organization heads during his three-nation foreign tour to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 16 to 21. During the tour, PM Modi participated in 31 bilateral meetings, starting in Nigeria, followed by Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit, and concluding with a historic state visit to Guyana. In Nigeria, PM Modi met President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a b...

November 22, 2024 8:47 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs from Guyana, concluding historic three-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation tour, departing from Georgetown, Guyana, on Thursday (local time) for Delhi. The visit marked the final leg of a significant journey that began in Nigeria, continued in Brazil for the 19th G20 Summit, and concluded with a historic State visit to Guyana. This marked the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the South American nation in over 50 years. During his time in Guyana, PM Modi co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, engaging w...

November 18, 2024 5:43 PM

Nigeria’s national award to PM Modi recognition of his leadership in strengthening links with Global South: Jaishankar

Nigeria has conferred its prestigious national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognizing his leadership in fostering partnerships with the Global South and strengthening India-Nigeria relations. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hailed the honour as a testament to PM Modi’s statesmanship and the deep ties between the two nations. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “A recognition of PM Modi’s leadership and commitment in furtheri...

November 17, 2024 1:03 PM

Nigeria to honour PM Modi with prestigious GCON award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), one of Nigeria’s highest civilian honors. This recognition makes him the second foreign dignitary to receive the honor, following Queen Elizabeth II, who was conferred the title in 1969. This will be the 17th such international award being conferred to PM Modi by a country. PM Modi arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, on Sunday, kicking off a three-nation tour that also includes Brazil and ...

November 17, 2024 11:15 AM

Heartwarming welcome for PM Modi from Indian diaspora in Nigeria

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by the Indian diaspora in Nigeria upon his arrival in Abuja, the capital city, on Sunday. This marks the first stop in his three-nation tour of Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 17 to 21. In a series of posts on X, PM Modi shared pictures of the vibrant reception he received, calling it "heartwarming." He expressed his joy at the enthusiastic welcome, stating, "Heartwarming to see the Indian community in Nigeria extending such a warm and ...

November 16, 2024 6:10 PM

PM Modi embarks on five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed for his five-day visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. Spokesperson of the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal, called it an 'action-packed' visit. In a post on X, he said, "An action packed visit begins! PM Narendra Modi emplanes on a 3-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil and Guyana. On the first leg of his visit, PM will be visiting Nigeria, which is the first visit by an Indian PM to Nigeria in 17 years. In B...

November 16, 2024 10:50 AM

PM Modi to leave for Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana visit on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave on Saturday for a three-nation visit to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana from November 16-21. On his way to Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit, PM Modi will first travel to Nigeria for a two-day visit — the first by an Indian PM in 17 years — which begins on Saturday at the invitation of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to an MEA statement, during the visit, the Prime Minister will hold talks to review the strategic partnership between India...

October 16, 2024 6:11 PM

Fuel tanker explodes in Nigeria, killing at least 94 people

A fuel tanker crashed and exploded in Jigawa state in northern Nigeria late on Tuesday after the driver lost control of the vehicle, leaving at least 94 people dead and wounding 50 others, a police spokesperson said on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Majia town in the Taura local government area, about 530 kilometers (329.33 miles) north of the capital Abuja, spokesperson for Jigawa State Police Command Lawan Shiisu Adam told Reuters by telephone. The casualties were local residents who ha...

July 24, 2024 5:51 PM

Facebook removes 63,000 accounts in Nigeria over ‘sextortion’ scams

Meta Platforms said on Wednesday it had removed about 63,000 Facebook accounts in Nigeria that attempted to engage in financial sexual extortion scams mostly aimed at adult men in the United States. Nigerian online fraudsters, known as "Yahoo boys", are notorious for scams that range from passing themselves off as people in financial need or Nigerian princes offering an outstanding return on an investment. Meta said in a statement the removed accounts also included a smaller coordinated networ...

July 22, 2024 5:45 PM

Nigerian artist seeks world record for largest drawing

Nigerian artist Fola David is seeking the Guinness record for the largest drawing by an individual after spending six days on his piece in a stadium in, the commercial capital Lagos. David, also a medical doctor, said his 1,050 square-metre "Unity in Diversity" artwork, an image of two giant hands holding Nigeria's map, was meant to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage. "Most people want to belong to a particular place and then they create problems and fight against other cultures and...