World

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue The “japa” dream, a slang term that has come to define the mass exodus of Nigerians seeking greener pastures abroad may gain new momentum, following Japan’s designation of Kisarazu, a coastal city...

By Ebi Kesiena Nigeria and Japan have renewed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), where Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, held talks...

By Ebi Kesiena The Gambia Armed Forces (GAF) has dismissed seven of its personnel for what it described as “conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline,” in amove aimed at safeguarding operational integrity and national security....

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue  Kenya has asked China to allow the conversion of a $5 billion loan, originally issued in U.S. dollars, into Chinese yuan in a bid to ease pressure on its dwindling foreign exchange...

By Ebi Kesiena Nigeria has deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyberterrorism and internet fraud, in what authorities describe as a major step in curbing the growing threat of transnational cybercrime. The deportation, carried out by...

By Ebi Kesiena Japan and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have announced a landmark $5.5 billion financing framework designed to accelerate sustainable development and infrastructure growth across Africa. The deal, unveiled on Wednesday during the opening...