The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced an upward review of the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport effective September 1, 2025. According to a statement signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, 32-page passport with 5-years validity will now cost N100,000 while 64-page with 10-yearsContinue Reading
Trade between Russia and Egypt exceeded $9 billion in 2024, making Egypt Russia’s largest trade and economic partner on the African continent. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this in its Telegram channel, noting that 26 August marks the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations betweenContinue Reading
Russia has agreed with Egypt, Djibouti and Morocco to enhance bilateral co-operation in the transport sector, including the establishment of transport working groups. This was announced by the Russian Ministry of Transport following meetings between State Secretary – Deputy Minister Dmitry Zverev and his counterparts from African countries duringContinue Reading
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in China for talks aimed at strengthening economic co-operation between the two countries. This was reported in the official X account of the prime minister. During the visit, Hamza Abdi Barre will take part in the 7th China–Arab States Expo, as wellContinue Reading
Gazprom has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Mongolian government aimed at developing a partnership in the oil and gas sectors. The document was signed during a working visit by a delegation from PJSC Gazprom led by Management Board Chairman Alexei Miller to Mongolia, Gazprom said. Miller held workingContinue Reading
Recent surveys by multiple international polling agencies show that global public opinion toward China continues to improve, with the country’s image gaining wider recognition around the world. This growing recognition reflects China’s commitment to “doing the right thing” and demonstrates the international community’s affirmation of China’s development path. SuchContinue Reading
**In Case You Missed It (ICYMI). First published by vitalnewsngr.com on August 25, 2023.** By – Lawal Sale BRICS is a bloc of some world’s leading emerging economies. BRICS is coined from an acronym for Brazil (B), Russia (R), India (I), China (C) and South Africa (S). The coinageContinue Reading
An analysis by – Lawal Sale As the world grapples with an aggressive imposition of tariffs and turbulent security situations, Global South is on guard, stepping up efforts to ensure stability, maintain economic growth, regional security and harmonious coexistence among the global community with a shared future. One ofContinue Reading
Kenya is holding talks with China on converting its dollar debt into yuan as well as extending its repayment period, Bloomberg reported, citing a statement by Kenyan Finance Minister John Mbadi. According to him, the negotiations are aimed at helping Kenya reduce its annual debt servicing costs to China. “TheContinue Reading
Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin and Secretary-General of Morocco’s Ministry of Energy Transition Mohamed Oumed discussed sharing experience in protecting energy facilities from hacker attacks. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Energy. The parties discussed prospects for co-operation during the thirdContinue Reading
