As Nigeria celebrates its 53rd year of independence, the United States in a recent statement from the State Department stands with all Nigerians to reject…
President Goodluck Jonathan meets with Professionals in Diaspora
New York – A presidential lunch with Nigerian Professionals in Diaspora held recently at the Plaza Hotel grand ballroom in New York. The event coincided…
United Nations General Assembly
New York – President Obama delivered a speech at UNGA — the United Nations General Assembly — in New York City. The President expressed optimism…
Hilton and Transcorp partner to develop new Lagos hotel
LAGOS, Nigeria – Building on its successful years of partnership with the Hilton Worldwide, Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc (Transcorp), a publicly quoted conglomerate, today…
GEJ sacks 9 Ministers
Abuja – Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan in what appears to be a cabinet shakeup has authorized the sacking of nine of his ministers. The sacking, announced…
Africa set to deploy digital TV
GENEVA, Switzerland – Frequency coordination negotiations have succeeded in setting up the mechanism to deploy digital television in 47 Sub-Saharan African countries. The consolidation of…
New Board Inaugurated for NEXIM Bank
Abuja – The Board of the Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) recently reconstituted by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, has been inaugurated by the Coordinating Minister…
Abuja hosts U.S. – Nigeria Binational Commission Meeting
The Government of the United States announces that Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman will lead the U.S. delegation in the Regional Security Cooperation…
President Obama to Appear on ‘The Tonight Show’
President Barack Obama will visit “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on Tuesday, August 6. This marks the Commander in Chief’s sixth appearance on the show,…