June 17, 2026

Rwanda

Tinubu welcomes airbus investment in Nigeria, demands quick delivery of attack helicopters

Tinubu welcomes airbus investment in Nigeria, demands quick delivery of attack helicopters

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja May 17, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed world aircraft-maker Airbus’ proposal to establish maintenance and hangar facilities in Nigeria as part of a broader effort to position the country as a regional aerospace and aviation services hub. President Tinubu also emphasised Nigeria’s urgent need for modern helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft...
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Nigeria extends 30-day visa-free entry to Rwandan nationals Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), DCG Kemi Nandap

Nigeria extends 30-day visa-free entry to Rwandan nationals

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja May 16, 2026
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially rolled out a 30-day visa exemption for Rwandan nationals, effective immediately. The move follows a direct announcement by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Africa CEO Forum held in Kigali, Rwanda. It serves as a reciprocal gesture to Rwanda’s existing policy granting...
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NNPC calls for stronger African-led financing to unlock continent’s vast gas potentials NNPC calls for stronger African-led financing to unlock continent’s vast gas potentials

NNPC calls for stronger African-led financing to unlock continent’s vast gas potentials

By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja May 15, 2026
At the ongoing Africa CEO Forum in Kigali themed “Scale or Fail: Why Africa Must Embrace Shared Ownership,” NNPC Ltd’s Executive Vice President, Gas, Power & New Energy, Olalekan Ogunleye, yesterday joined global CEOs on the African Oil and Gas Coalition’s Strategic Roundtable to discuss the topic ‘Gas without...
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APM Terminals President pledges fresh $600m investment in Nigeria, calls for deeper investment partnership President Bola Tinubu

APM Terminals President pledges fresh $600m investment in Nigeria, calls for deeper investment partnership

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja May 15, 2026
President Bola Tinubu’s economic and investment drive received a further boost on Thursday, as world-class port operator APM Terminals pledged a $600 million investment in Nigeria’s maritime sector. Regional President, APM Terminals Africa-Europe, Igor van den Essen, disclosed this when he led other executives, including Head of Investments, APM Terminals,...
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Tinubu to market Nigeria as Africa’s top investment destination at CEO Forum in Kigali Rwanda President Paul Kagame receives President Tinubu at Urugwiro presidential village

Tinubu to market Nigeria as Africa’s top investment destination at CEO Forum in Kigali

Tom Chiahemen May 14, 2026
President Bola Tinubu traveled to Kigali, Rwanda, to present Nigeria’s investment case to African and global business leaders at the Africa CEO Forum 2026, the Presidency has said. Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, said on Wednesday that the forum would serve as one of the...
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Tinubu, Kagame agree to deepen bilateral relations Rwanda President Paul Kagame receives President Tinubu at Urugwiro presidential village

Tinubu, Kagame agree to deepen bilateral relations

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja May 14, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Paul Kagame have resolved to activate mechanisms to deepen bilateral relations between Nigeria and Rwanda. Upon arrival in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Africa CEO Forum, President Bola Tinubu met with Kagame at the Urugwiro Presidential Villa. Both leaders emphasised the importance of reviving the Joint...
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In Rwanda, President Tinubu pitches the Nigerian business case to the rest of Africa By SUNDAY DARE Tinubu at the Africa Forward Summit with other presidents

In Rwanda, President Tinubu pitches the Nigerian business case to the rest of Africa By SUNDAY DARE

By SUNDAY DARE May 13, 2026
From Equatorial Guinea to Tanzania, from Accra to Addis Ababa, and now, from Nairobi to Kigali, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with sartorial elegance and swashbuckling confidence, is traversing Africa preaching Nigeria’s reform story to the world. While the echoes of President Tinubu’s economic reforms have since reverberated across every...
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Tinubu shifts foreign trip to Sunday, set for Africa-France Summit and CEO Forum President Bola Tinubu departs nigeria for foreign trip

Tinubu shifts foreign trip to Sunday, set for Africa-France Summit and CEO Forum

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja May 3, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rescheduled the commencement of his planned three-nation trip, shifting his departure date from Saturday to Sunday. The adjustment marks a change from an earlier announcement that the President would leave Abuja on May 2 for official visits to France, Kenya and Rwanda. The Special...
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Failed Asylum’s Seekers Transfer Deal: Lessons From Rwanda, By UKERTOR MOTI Prof. UKERTOR MOTI

Failed Asylum’s Seekers Transfer Deal: Lessons From Rwanda, By UKERTOR MOTI

UKERTOR MOTI March 22, 2026
The reported migration arrangement between Nigeria and the United Kingdom is said to have emerged during the recent visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Britain—a trip framed around deepening bilateral cooperation, investment, and strategic engagement. Yet, beyond the formal diplomatic optics, the agreement has quickly drawn attention for its...
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How Nigeria’s enormous Tea and Coffee potential has remained untapped – Lingzhi Tea CEO Blessing Namnai CEO Lingzhi Tea

How Nigeria’s enormous Tea and Coffee potential has remained untapped – Lingzhi Tea CEO

Tom Chiahemen September 30, 2025
By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo – Taraba-based young entrepreneur, Miss Blessing Nanman Tantur, has expressed concern that Nigeria has enormous potentials in the tea and coffee sector, which has remained grossly under-utilized due to policy framework and lack of awareness. Miss Tantur, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Lingzhi...
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Rwanda coach: I’m not happy Super Eagles defeated us in World Cup qualifiers Adel Amrouche, the Head Coach of Rwanda

Rwanda coach: I’m not happy Super Eagles defeated us in World Cup qualifiers

Tom Chiahemen September 7, 2025
Rwandan Head Coach, Adel Amrouche, has expressed sadness over his team’s loss to the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) reports that the Super Eagles defeated Rwanda...
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Chelle lauds Super Eagles for defeating Rwanda, but warns: “We can’t face South Africa with that formation” Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle

Chelle lauds Super Eagles for defeating Rwanda, but warns: “We can’t face South Africa with that formation”

Tom Chiahemen September 7, 2025
Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, voiced his satisfaction with the team’s hard-fought win over Rwanda’s Amavubi in a crucial World Cup qualifier held in Uyo. Chelle shared these thoughts during his post-match press conference at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday. He highlighted his contentment with...
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Nigeria defeats Rwanda in do-or-die World Cup qualifier clash Tolu Arokodare’s Stunner Keeps Nigeria’s World Cup Dream Alive

Nigeria defeats Rwanda in do-or-die World Cup qualifier clash

Tom Chiahemen September 6, 2025
In a tense 2026 World Cup qualifier, Tolu Arokodare’s spectacular 51st-minute volley secured a vital 1-0 victory for Nigeria’s Super Eagles against a stubborn Rwanda side at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The Wolves striker’s acrobatic finish ensured Nigeria’s second win in the qualification campaign, propelling them to second in...
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Akwa Ibom police pledge robust security for Nigeria vs. Rwanda World Cup qualifier Police

Akwa Ibom police pledge robust security for Nigeria vs. Rwanda World Cup qualifier

Tom Chiahemen September 4, 2025
In preparation for the highly anticipated World Cup qualifier match between Nigeria and Rwanda, Akwa Ibom State Police Commissioner Baba Azare has promised comprehensive security measures to ensure a safe and seamless event. Speaking at a press conference in Uyo on Thursday, Azare emphasized the police force’s readiness to...
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D’Tigress launch Afrobasket title defense with dominant 92-45 victory over Rwanda Nigeria's D'Tigress

D’Tigress launch Afrobasket title defense with dominant 92-45 victory over Rwanda

Offor Callistus July 26, 2025
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, kicked off their 2025 FIBA Afrobasket title defense with a commanding 92-45 win against Rwanda on Saturday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The six-time champions, aiming for a fifth consecutive crown and seventh overall title, extended their remarkable 25-game unbeaten streak in the competition...
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