International and Diplomacy
Israeli attack on Lebanon: NIDCOM advise Nigerians to move to a safer place
Stanley Ihedigbo Worried by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has advised Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation. According to…
Read More »World’s highest education accolade Yidan Prize announces its 2024 laureates
Stanley Ihedigbo Global philanthropic organization Yidan Prize Foundation has awarded the 2024 Yidan Prize, the world’s highest education accolade, to Professor Wolfgang Lutz for his work in understanding the long-term benefits of near-term investments in education, and Professor Mark Jordans, Marwa Zahr, and Luke…
Read More »Abidjan -Lagos Corridor Highway Project: Steering Committee to inaugurates ALCoMA, commends commission, experts on studies report
Stanley Ihedigbo Steering Committee of Abidjan -Lagos Corridor Highway Project has announced it’s plan to inaugurates Abidjan -Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA) soon, as they approved proposed schedule annexed to the experts meeting report for the establishment. The Steering Committee comprises the Honourable…
Read More »ECOWAS Commission reiterates commitment on Abidjan -Lagos Corridor Highway project
Photo : (L-R): Minister of Living Environment and Transport in charge of Sustainable Development, Benin Hon. Jose Didier Tonato Represented by Omonlade Hodonou Sourou Jacques Ayadji , Minister of Equipment and Road Maintenance, Cote D’Ivoire, Dr.Amede Koffi Kouakou, Minister of Roads and Highways, Ghana, Hon. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Minister of Works,…
Read More »EFCC hands over recovered €5100 proceeds of crime to Spanish Ambassador
Stanley Ihedigbo Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has handed over €5100 proceeds of crime to the Spanish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Juan Ignacio Sell. According to the Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, the sum…
Read More »ECOWAS Commission concludes’ meetings with CTE for Abidjan -Lagos Corridor Highway technical studies
Stanley Ihedigbo ECOWAS Commission, the implementing agency for the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project has concluded the 21st Meeting of the Committee of Technical Experts from the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Member Countries from 16th to 20th September, 2024 in Lagos, Nigeria. According to the committee which…
Read More »Abidjan Lagos Corridor Highway designed to withstand anticipated weather changes – TEC Chairman
Stanley Ihedigbo Abidjan Lagos Corridor Highway is designed to withstand anticipated weather changes due to Climate change – TEC Chairman. Chairman, Technical Experts Committee of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway project, Engr. Ebere Izunobi, disclosed that the proposed Abidjan Lagos Corridor…
Read More »ECOWAS Commission seeks for $12bn to construct 1000km Abidjan -Lagos Corridor Highway
Stanley Ihedigbo ECOWAS Commission has disclosed that they will embark on several investors roundtable and road shows to secure $12bn capital investment to construct over 1000km Abidjan -Lagos Corridor Highway. According to the Ag. Director, Directorate of Transport Development, ECOWAS Commission, Mr. Chris…
Read More »ECOWAS Commission moves to fast-track Abidjan-Lagos Highway Project
Stanley Ihedigbo ECOWAS Commission has taken a significant step towards the realization of the Abidjan-Lagos Highway project, aimed at boosting regional trade and economic integration. The project, which involves the construction of a six-lane highway spanning over 1,000 kilometers, is expected to increase regional trade by…
Read More »Lucy Lake joins Yidan Prize Foundation as Director of Global Engagement Hong Kong
Stanley Ihedigbo Yidan Prize Foundation, the global philanthropic foundation behind the world’s highest education accolade, has announced, Lucy Lake joins as its Director of Global Engagement. In this newly created role, Lucy will be responsible for developing and implementing plans to expand the Yidan Prize Foundation’s…
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