…As Sanwo-Olu pledges more collaboration in strategic sectors By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State is set to boost its partnership with France, spanning a wide array of sectors, this is according to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He reaffirmed the importance of fostering…
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has refuted claims that Nigeria was involved in any military cooperation with France. According to him, the country’s relationship with the European nation was strictly economic. Ribadu spoke during an interview with BBC Hausa,…
In 2024, Nigeria solidified its position as one of Africa’s top crude oil exporters, with its high-quality crude continuing to attract buyers globally despite fluctuating oil prices and evolving energy policies. According to recent data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), these were…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the French national government for knowledge exchange and sustainable mining of critical mineral resources. The MoU signed by both countries on the sidelines of the official visit…
Nigeria and France have agreed to develop joint projects to promote and diversify the critical minerals value chain in the solid minerals sector of both countries. Critical minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth elements are essential to clean…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and France’s President Emmanuel Macron signed two key agreements on Thursday in Paris, cementing a partnership to develop critical infrastructure and sustain long-term agriculture and food security. The agreements were signed during an economic forum at…
As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to France, the Chairman of UBA Group, in the presence of President Tinubu and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, signed a landmark business cooperation agreement with the French Finance Minister,…
President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu will today depart Abuja on a state visit to France in honour of an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. This was revealed in a statement by Special Adviser…
Two French pilots tragically lost their lives when their military jets collided mid-air in eastern France, according to a statement from the Air Force posted on X. The incident involved two Rafale fighter jets that were returning from a mission…
France has expressed its commitment to strengthen existing relations with Nigeria, especially in tackling illegal migration and human trafficking. France Ambassador in charge of Migration at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr Christophe Leonzi, made this known when…
