G20
16 Dec
The South African presidency of the G20 from this month until November 2025 offers a critical opportunity to move beyond symbolic African Union (AU) membership in the forum. I propose in the analyses that follow steps for South Africa (SA), Nigeria and others to take on implementing reforms that will amplify Africa’s voice, strengthen intra-African…
3 Dec
South Africa has pledged its support for Nigeria's bid to join the G20, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking during the launch of South Africa’s presidency of the G20 in Cape Town, Ramaphosa highlighted the importance of making the African voices heard on the global stage. "Nigeria will be keenly supported by us," Ramaphosa…
3 Dec
President Bola Tinubu has called for Nigeria to join the G20, along with South Africa and the African Union, to increase Africa's global influence. Tinubu made this known on Tuesday while speaking at the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town. "Nigeria would like to join South Africa and the…
24 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The President’s aircraft landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at approximately 10:20 p.m. local time. During the summit, Tinubu endorsed a global alliance to combat hunger and poverty, highlighting its importance…
19 Nov
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently attended the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the prestigious Group of 20 (G20) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the summit presented a golden opportunity for Nigeria to amplify its aspirations for permanent G20 membership. It also opened the door for…
18 Nov
G20 leaders began arriving for a summit in Brazil on Monday to try reignite deadlocked climate talks and overcome their differences on the Middle East and Ukraine wars ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. US President Joe Biden will attend his last summit of the world's leading economies, but as a lame…
18 Nov
President Bola Tinubu has arrived at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 19th Heads of State and Government Summit of the Group of 20 (G20). The President, who arrived on Sunday at 11.03 p.m. local time, (Monday 3. 03 a.m. Nigerian time), was received by Amb. Breno Costa in the Ministry of External Relations…
16 Nov
Hundreds of protesters marched in support of Palestinians in Rio on Saturday, in a demonstration aimed at world leaders about to conv
11 Nov
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and the Creative Economy, Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa, led the African Union delegation to the G20 Ministers of Culture meeting held at the Salvador Convention Centre in Brazil. During the event, delegates deliberated on Africa’s rich cultural heritage and its role in promoting economic growth, social cohesion, and global…
1 May
The United States Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, has emphasised the commitment of the U.S. to initiate a dedicated dialogue with Nigeria to bolster its presence in international forums.
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