BRICS SUMMIT: NIGERIA SEEKS STRONGER GLOBAL SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION IN NEW DELHI, INDIA. (PHOTO).

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 BRICS SUMMIT: NIGERIA SEEKS STRONGER GLOBAL SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION IN NEW DELHI, INDIA  Nigeria reaffirmes its resolve to stronger cooperation with BRICS nations and the Global South, as the bloc marks 20 years since its formation.  This is at the 18th BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting chaired by India’s External Affairs Minister, in New Delhi. Representing the Federal Government at the high-level meeting, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Umar Ahmed Dunoma, described BRICS as a vital platform for promoting cooperation, innovation, resilience, and sustainable development among emerging economies. He expressed Nigeria’s readiness to deepen collaboration, highlighting ongoing economic reforms to reduce oil dependence and boost agriculture, manufacturing, and services. The Perm Sec. also highlighted Nigeria’s leadership in ECOWAS on peacebuilding and security, as well as its growing tech ecosystem—citing the Digital Literacy for All (DL-4-ALL) and the ...

RUSSIA EXPANDS E-VISAS TO THREE AFRICAN NATIONS. (PHOTO).


 Russia expands e-visas to three African nations


Travellers from Kenya, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe can now visit Russia with a convenient electronic visa, according to a recent announcement by the Russian Embassy in Kenya. 


“The Government of Russia has expanded the list of countries whose citizens can visit the Russian Federation with a single electronic visa. The list now includes following African countries: Kenya, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe,’ the embassy said in a statement on X.


The development is expected to facilitate travel between Russia and these countries, promoting tourism, business, and cultural exchange, authorities added.


According to Russia’s single eVisa information, the document grants citizens of the three countries the right to a single entry into Russia, allowing them to stay for up to 16 days.


Russia-Africa relations


The visa is valid for 60 days from the date of registration and can be used for various purposes.


The introduction of the eVisa policy is a significant step towards simplifying travel procedures and promoting people-to-people diplomacy between Russia and Africa.


Russia has increasingly improved relations with many African nations.


In July, Russia hosted the Russia-Africa Summit and Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, which brought together heads of state and government, entrepreneurs, academia, and public figures.


On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the creation of a special fund for the development of cooperation between Russia and Africa.

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