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Nigerian winner of Nobel says US has withdrawn his visa
(MENAFN) Nigerian Nobel Prize-winning author Wole Soyinka has announced that the US has cancelled his visa, effectively barring him from entering the country. The 91-year-old writer, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986, said that the US...
Minister Gayton McKenzie: G20 Ministerial Declaration
Director, Fellow Ministers and Delegates of the G20, Representatives of our Guest Nations, Colleagues from partner organisations and cultural institutions, Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, Good morning to you all, and welcome to the...
Minister Nomakhosazana Meth addresses 2025 Kaizen Conference
The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, challenged the 2025 Africa Kaizen Conference to rethink and reshape international partnerships. Speaking at the opening of the conference, at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre...
Faith Leaders Take a Stand for Freedom on International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Faith Leaders Take a Stand for Freedom on International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Spotlighting Turmoil that Believers Face Worldwide and Calling for...
Nigeria's Trade Strategy Shields It from US Tariffs
(MENAFN) Nigeria has been less impacted by US tariffs in comparison to other nations, thanks to its diversified trade approach, according to the country’s Foreign Minister, Yusuf Tuggar. In an interview with Reuters, Tuggar emphasized the...
Nigeria urges wealthy nations to engage Africa with “mutual respect”
(MENAFN) Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has called on wealthy nations to engage African countries with “mutual respect” rather than treating trade like a patchwork of resources, according to reports. Speaking on the sidelines of the Gulf...
Nigeria Reports Over 170 Fatalities in Lassa Fever
(MENAFN) Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, is grappling with a deadly Lassa fever outbreak that has claimed 172 lives since January, health officials reported Wednesday. The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) revealed...
Nigerian Police Clash with Protesters
(MENAFN) On Monday, Nigerian police clashed with demonstrators calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as reported by eyewitnesses. Kanu is currently facing terrorism charges, and his...
The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival Celebrates African Voices and the Fight for Artistic Freedom
The 33rd African Diaspora International Film Festival spotlights a bold lineup of contemporary African films exploring resilience, artistic freedom and identity NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 33rd African...
AFRICA’S FLAGSHIP THEATRE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO LAGOS, UNITING GLOBAL TALENT AND NIGERIAN CREATIVITY
LAGOS, NIGERIA, October 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Lagos is set to take centre stage once again as the Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF) returns for its 2025 edition, a week-long celebration of creativity, culture and connection...
Explosion of fuel tanker results in dozens of deaths in Nigeria
(MENAFN) At least 30 people have died after an oil tanker overturned and exploded in Niger State, central Nigeria, as villagers rushed to collect spilled fuel. The incident occurred along the Bida-Agaie road near the Essan and Badeggi communities...
Caribbean Stories Take Center Stage as the African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) Returns to New York
Now entering its 33rd edition, ADIFF continues its mission to expand cultural awareness and spotlight diverse voices within the global African diaspora. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The African Diaspora...
Seven soldiers get murdered in assault by Boko Haram in Nigeria
(MENAFN) Seven Nigerian soldiers were killed in an assault carried out by the Boko Haram terrorist group in the northeast of the country, according to media reports on Saturday. The attack targeted military personnel in Konduga, Borno state,...
Nigerian church criticizes elections of female archbishop Canterbury
(MENAFN) The Anglican Church of Nigeria has officially denounced the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, calling it incompatible with biblical teachings and Anglican tradition. Archbishop Henry Ndukuba,...
Nigeria’s church refutes appointing female archbishop of Canterbury
(MENAFN) The Anglican Church of Nigeria has officially opposed the selection of the first female Archbishop of Canterbury. Henry Ndukuba, the Nigerian archbishop, metropolitan, and primate, called the election of Sarah Mullally “a double...
Nigerian Church Opposes Female Archbishop of Canterbury
(MENAFN) The Anglican Church of Nigeria has officially condemned the selection of the first female archbishop of Canterbury. Henry Ndukuba, Nigerian archbishop, metropolitan, and primate of the Church of Nigeria, referred to Sarah Mullally’s...
WATT Renewable and MPS Technologies Announce Strategic Agreement to Power Nigeria's Critical Infrastructure
Strategic collaboration between WATT and MPS to power critical infrastructure, reduce diesel dependence and accelerate Nigeria’s renewable transition. LAGOS, NIGERIA, October 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WATT Renewable Corporation today...
President Cyril Ramaphosa undertakes working visits to Ireland and Belgium, 8 and 9 October
President Cyril Ramaphosa to advance trade relations during working visits to Ireland and Belgium His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake working visits to Ireland on 08 October 2025 and to the Belgium on 09 October 2025. On...