‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).

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 ‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION ‎ The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges.  ‎ ‎A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters  and two H-125 helicopters. ‎ The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. ‎ ‎The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...

NIGERIA-INDIA DEEPEN TIES ON TRADE, CONSULAR ISSUES AT BRICS SUMMIT. (PHOTO).


 Nigeria-India Deepen Ties On Trade, Consular Issues At BRICS Summit


Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

Trade, consular matters, education and cultural cooperation featured prominently in discussions between the foreign ministers of both countries on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS leaders summit in New Delhi, India. 


Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, held talks with her indian counterpart, Dr. Jaishankar.


Hosted by India, the summit was tagged with the theme "Building Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability".


A statement by the Minister’s Media Aide, Magnus Eze says, the major focus was the welfare of Nigerians residing in India, especially those who have overstayed their visas.


Bianca Ojukwu sought a further extension of the existing amnesty arrangement to enable affected Nigerians to return home voluntarily without penalties.


The ministers also discussed a possible bilateral memorandum of understanding on the transfer of sentenced persons to provide a framework for the humane transfer of eligible prisoners between both countries.


On economic relations, both sides explored opportunities to expand trade and investment, and agreed to deepen mutually beneficial economic partnerships.


Both sides also identified education and cultural exchanges as key areas to strengthen people-to-people ties.


The statement concluded that the meeting is part of Nigeria’s efforts to leverage its participation in the BRICS platform to advance bilateral partnerships and promote stronger South-South cooperation.

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