Tag: Nigeria

Nigeria to honour PM Modi with Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger

This will be the 17th such international award conferred to PM Modi by a country. 

November 17, 2024

“Indian companies are second largest employers after the Nigerian govt”: Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria

Notably, over 200 Indian companies have invested over USD 27 billion in Nigeria, making them the second-largest employers after the Nigerian government.

November 17, 2024

“Heartwarming”: PM Modi on Indian diaspora’s grand welcome in Nigeria

"Heartwarming to see the Indian community in Nigeria extending such a warm and vibrant welcome!" he said.

November 17, 2024

PM Modi lands in Nigeria on first leg of 3-nation tour, gifted ‘Key to the City’ of Abuja on arrival

The Prime Minister arrived to an enthusiastic crowd that received him with a grand welcome.

November 17, 2024

‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’, ‘Vande Mataram’ fills Abuja air as Indian Diaspora awaits PM Modi’s arrival in Nigeria

The Indian diaspora expressed their enthusiasm surrounding PM Modi's maiden visit.

November 17, 2024

PM Narendra Modi departs for 5-day tour of Nigeria, Brazil, Guyana

In the final leg of the trip, PM Modi will be going to Guyana, at the invitation of President Mohamed Irfaan Ali. This marks the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Guyana in over 50 years.

November 16, 2024

72 killed in Lassa fever outbreak in Nigeria

The 72 deaths were among a total of 411 cases confirmed so far from the outbreak of the viral hemorrhagic fever recorded across 21 states since January.

February 23, 2024

WHO sets up 17 cholera treatment centres in Ethiopia to combat outbreak

"This initiative, which is critical for saving lives, ensures that those affected receive rapid and effective care and treatment," the WHO added.

February 20, 2024