Author: Adekunle

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has called for stronger intellectual collaboration to drive the nation’s foreign policy, while reaffirming Nigeria’s pursuit of Strategic Autonomy in global affairs. Tuggar made the call during his working visit to the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos, where he praised the Institute for over six decades of thought leadership in shaping Nigeria’s foreign policy direction. He commended the NIIA’s management and scholars for forging partnerships with institutions such as the Nigeria Customs Service, the Armed Forces, the Department of State Services, and the private sector. According to him, these…

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has opened discussions with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to tackle longstanding funding challenges facing the country’s diplomatic missions. In a statement posted on his X handle, Amb. Tuggar described strategic financing as “the backbone of effective diplomacy,” noting that without adequate resources, Nigerian diplomats are constrained in their ability to advance national interests abroad. The meeting with Mr. Edun, he said, centered on embedding Nigeria’s foreign policy priorities in the 2025 national budget, while also laying the groundwork for a more sustainable…

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has announced a new partnership with the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) aimed at connecting Nigerian professionals abroad with innovators at home. Speaking during a courtesy visit to NiDCOM Headquarters in Abuja, NASENI’s Executive Vice Chairman, Khalil Suleiman Halilu, said the collaboration with NiDCOM, led by Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, would serve as a bridge for technology transfer, funding, and skills exchange in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. According to Halilu, over 17 million Nigerians live abroad, many of whom are scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs…

Students of International Relations and Diplomacy, and those who study history and geopolitics know that he is arguably one of the most influential and equally most controversial figures in American, and even global foreign policy matters. Henry Kissinger served as U.S. Secretary of State, the equivalent of a Foreign Affairs Minister in Nigeria and other nations, from 1973 to 1977 under Presidents Nixon and Ford. He was the architect of the detente (resolution of hostilities) between the then Soviet Union and the US, which eased the Cold War tension at that time. Kissinger achieved this through strategy and what…

Nigeria is witnessing stronger revenues and renewed investor confidence, according to Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the opening of the annual conference and general assembly of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts Committees (WAAPAC), Edun said the country’s economic trajectory reflects the impact of recent reforms and the government’s commitment to enabling private sector-led growth. “Our goal is not to crowd out private enterprise, but to remove distortions, unlock opportunities, and create the right conditions for investment and job creation,” he said. Edun explained…

The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reassured Nigerians that the Federal Government remains firmly committed to macroeconomic stability, private sector-led growth, and transparent fiscal management. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja, Mr. Edun addressed recent concerns surrounding the 5% fuel surcharge referenced in the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025. He clarified that the surcharge is not a new tax, but one that predates the current administration, having first been introduced under the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) Amendment Act of 2007 to provide sustainable financing for road infrastructure. Of…

The protection of critical national assets and infrastructure has been described as a national obligation that must be vigorously pursued to ensure Nigeria’s security and economic stability. This was the central outcome of a state-level security coordination meeting on the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, held in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The meeting, convened at the directive of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) headquarters, brought together the military, paramilitary organisations, and other key stakeholders in Borno State. The initiative is designed to foster…

Nigeria has reaffirmed its ambition to produce 10 billion standard cubic feet (bscf) of gas per day by 2030, as part of a broader strategy to unlock its vast energy reserves and drive sustainable economic growth. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, restated the government’s commitment on Thursday during a meeting with the management of Nigeria LNG (NLNG) Limited at his Abuja office. According to a statement by Mohammed Manga, the ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, the meeting brought together key stakeholders to deliberate on the future of Nigeria’s gas…

The telecommunications industry in Nigeria stands as a cornerstone of the nation’s digital economy, powering connectivity, innovation, and economic development. With over 170 million active subscriptions and a contribution of more than 13% to Nigeria’s GDP, the sector is a vital engine for growth. In simple terms, it is telecommunications that makes it possible for people to talk to each other on the phone, use the internet, send messages, and connect to the world—whether for work, school, business, or staying in touch with family and friends. It is the backbone that keeps our daily lives running from mobile banking and…

In Abuja and beyond, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, has emerged as a steady hand navigating our national and even continental security. Over the past month, his diary has been dense with engagements: from bilateral talks in Asia to continental summits at home, from defence-industrial ventures to high-level military graduations. Each event is part of a broader narrative: a Minister working to modernise Nigeria’s security architecture, deepen global partnerships, and shape Africa’s collective response to 21st-century threats. It July, Matawalle joined other appointees of Northern extraction to an interactive session at Arewa House, Kaduna,…