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Since independence, with Jaja Wachuku as the first Minister for Foreign Affairs and Commonwealth Relations, later called External Affairs, Nigerian foreign policy has been characterised by a focus on Africa as a regional power and by attachment to several fundamental principles: African unity and independence; capability to exercise hegemonic influence in the region: peaceful settlement of ...
On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Niger, during which the country's presidential guard removed and detained president Mohamed Bazoum.Subsequently, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the Commander of the Presidential Guard, proclaimed himself the leader of the country and established the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, after confirming the success of the coup.
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Among the sources of these tensions, in the early months of the mission, was the U.S.'s refusal to share its raw intelligence with the Nigerian military, due to concerns about corruption in, and a possible Boko Haram infiltration of, Nigerian units. [186] Foreign Policy reported that U.S. personnel were also concerned that the intelligence ...
For Obi, time was spent studying other countries' economics prior to the release of his policy plans; in interviews, he lamented the inefficiency of the Nigerian economy and floated reforming the fuel subsidy system—the subsidies, long-maligned by economists but popular among politicians, are projected to cost the government over 4 trillion ...
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria is a statutory body created to reinforce foreign decision making and implementation processes in Nigeria [1] and handle the external promotion of Nigeria's domestic vision and ideals; it is headed by a federal executive cabinet minister. As of late its mission has geared towards increasing awareness ...
Foreign Affairs: Charged with the responsibility for the formulation, articulation, and pursuit of Nigerian foreign policy trust and objectives. foreignaffairs.gov.ng/ Health: Develop and implements policies and programs and undertakes other actions to deliver health services: health.gov.ng/ Housing and Urban Development fmhud.gov.ng
Unsettling video clips and pictures surfaced online showing a group of minors inside a courtroom in Abuja. In the clips, the minors looked malnourished, with a few reportedly fainting due to alleged hunger. The media reported that these minors were charged with treason and on trial following the crackdown that ensued after the protests. [66]