The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigerians Abroad H.E.M. Bakary Yaou Sangaré and the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Niger, Mr. Patrick Egloff, signed this Tuesday, September 16, 2025, three financing agreements with a total amount of approximately 14 billion FCFA. These agreements concern the strengthening of the educational system, the development of small irrigation as well as the promotion of agricultural entrepreneurship. Present in Niger since 1978 through its Cooperation Office in Niamey, Switzerland remains a constant partner of the country, accompanying its priorities in development and resilience. COPIED
Nigerian High Commission In Kigali Receives Singer And Businessman Mr. Eazi, To Tie Diplomatic Mission In Rwanda
Mr. Eazi: “Was an honour to be hosted today at the Nigerian High Commission in Kigali where I met with the Head of Chancery Oluwaseun Akande and the Consular Officer Joy Eko. “I am grateful for the warm reception and for the opportunity to strengthen ties with Nigeria’s diplomatic mission here in Rwanda. Our embassies and high commissions play a vital role in creating bridges for Nigerian entrepreneurs and businesses operating across Africa. “Looking forward to continued collaboration as we build sustainable businesses, create value, and fly the Nigerian flag high beyond our borders.”
Zimbabwe Churches Must Now Pay US$15 Annual Fee For Music
The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has declared that all churches must now obtain licences for songs performed during services, saying that using other people’s compositions without permission amounts to copyright theft. The announcement was made by ZIMURA spokesperson Alexio Gwenzi during an interview with broadcaster Oscar Pambuka on Burning Issues, aired on September 15, 2025, via earGROUND TV. According to Gwenzi, churches, cover bands, and event venues are considered “music users” under Zimbabwean law and must therefore pay licensing fees before performing copyrighted material. “If you are an organisation, whatever organisation that you are, if you are going to perform another person’s...
The First Brother And Sister Siblings To Hold Chess Grandmaster Title, Indian Vaishali Rameshbabu, Her Brother Praggnanandhaa R And Their Mom During FIDE 2025
Vaishali Rameshbabu emerged as the winners of the FIDEGrandSwiss 2025, born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 21 June 2001, she’s the older sister of Grand Master Praggnanandhaa R. She also won the 2023 FIDE Women’s Grand Swiss with an 8.5/11 score, thus qualifying for the 2024 Candidates months after her brother did so at the 2023 FIDE World Cup. The Grandmaster brother-sister duo became a sensation when Praggnanandhaa and Vaishali Rameshbabu made their debut at Norway Chess in June 2024 where Praggnanandhaa took 3rd place, while Vaishali finished 4th in the inaugural edition of Norway Chess Women 2024. Praggnanandhaa, is one...
Veteran Journalist Dele Momodu Receives Presidential Hopeful Peter Obi At His Ghana Residence
Dele Momodu: “Earlier this morning, I welcomed the former Labor Party Presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, His Excellency PETER OBI, to the beautiful city of Accra, Ghana, and we headed to my home for breakfast”
