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Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has declared that President Bola Tinubu and members of his family enjoy protection under international law and cannot be arrested in the United States while attending the 2026 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where Nigeria says he will be seated in proximity to US President Donald Trump during the General Debate. Nigeria's Permanent Representative to...

September 25, (THEWILL) — Nigeria has called for urgent reforms of the United Nations (UN), warning that the global body must embrace sweeping restructurings or face growing irrelevance as world events increasingly bypass its influence. Speaking on Wednesday, in his...

September 23, (THEWILL) — Nigeria has called for an overhaul of the global financial system governing Africa’s mineral resources. Speaking at the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) roundtable on the margins of UNGA80, Vice President Kashim Shettima said African...

September 22, (THEWILL) — Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has arrived in New York ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which begins Monday and runs through September 28. Shettima, who is representing President Bola...

September 25, (THEWILL) – Nigeria has solicited the support of Finland in its pursuit of a permanent seat at the United Nations (UN) Security Council. Vice President Kashim Shettima solicited the support on Tuesday, during a meeting with the President...

September 25, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has called on world leaders to recommit themselves to multilateralism, by deepening relations among member states of the United Nations, in line with the principles of inclusivity, equality and cooperation. He said this...

September 24, (THEWILL) – The United States Chamber of Commerce has announced a $320 million investment to support Nigeria’s mortgage refinancing, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and cashew processing industries. A press statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to...

September 23, (THEWILL) – Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The 79th UNGA with the theme, “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of...

September 22, (THEWILL) – Global music sensation and philanthropist, Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, on Saturday, made history as the first British-Nigerian ever to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Daughter of...