Professor Tayo Ajayi, a linguist from Lagos State University (LASU), has called for closer cooperation between Brazilian and African scholars in linguistics and anthropology to advance the study of African heritage in Brazil. This is reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. Delivering LASU’s 109th Inaugural Lecture, Ajayi highlighted the deep cultural and linguistic connections between Brazil and Africa, particularly through the Yoruba language, which holds a prominent place in Brazil’s Afro-religious and cultural traditions.…

Nigeria staged an extraordinary second-half comeback to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 and lift their 10th CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) crown at the Stade Olympique in Rabat on Saturday night. Trailing 2-0 at half-time in front of a partisan Moroccan crowd, the Super Falcons showed their pedigree and resilience, clawing their way back into the match with a display of clinical finishing and sheer determination to cement their status as queens of African football. Goals from Esther Okoronkwo,…

Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening cooperation in the aviation sector across Africa. The agreement was formalised in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty.  Minister Keyamo highlighted that the MoU not only signals a shared commitment to improving aviation ties but also serves as a strategic move to enhance commerce, tourism, and diplomatic relations between the two countries. This is reported by the…

Banyana Banyana have failed to defend their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, falling to Nigeria in the semi-finals. Nigeria edged archrivals South Africa 2-1 in a pulsating last-four clash played on Tuesday evening at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco. In a match billed as a “final before the final,” Rasheedat Ajibade and Michelle Alozie delivered when it mattered most, scoring on either side of a Linda Motlhalo penalty to help the Super Falcons avenge their 2022 group…

Nigeria has entered into a significant partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to equip young Nigerians with advanced digital skills, entrepreneurial training, and access to global innovation networks. This was reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. During a high-level visit to the UAE, Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande met with representatives from the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre to outline joint initiatives under the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA). The partnership is set to foster innovation, increase…

Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African nations to emulate Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative, describing it as an inclusive, impactful, and visionary model for tackling climate change and promoting sustainable development. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. He made the remarks after participating in a tree-planting event at the Gulele Riverside Project in Addis Ababa, alongside Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopian officials, and members of the diplomatic community. “There is…

The High Commissioner of Malaysia to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, has highlighted the flourishing palm oil trade as a key factor in strengthening relations between the two countries.  Speaking to the  News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS, he emphasised that the growing trade ties demonstrate a firm commitment to agricultural cooperation. This collaboration has also attracted interest from international investors eager to tap into Nigeria’s agricultural potential. Omar revealed that palm oil accounts for nearly 50 per cent…

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, reaffirmed the country’s dedication to working closely with the diplomatic community to promote the economic integration of West Africa. This is reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, Tuggar emphasised the importance of collaboration with West African ambassadors in advancing this shared objective. The meeting was held in preparation for the upcoming West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), an initiative spearheaded by…

At the BRICS trade forum held in Brazil, Chairman of the Nigeria’s House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Wole Oke, stressed that deepening cooperation between BRICS countries is crucial for economic stability, especially for developing countries, reports PUNCH Newspaper. “Strengthening BRICS trade is no longer optional, it is a necessity. We must trade more with each other, invest in one another, and build a trade ecosystem that puts our people first,” he said He stressed the importance of digital innovation, the…

Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have unveiled a strategic, data-driven Market Access Tool aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s trade competitiveness within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Market Intelligence Tool (MIT) is designed to provide Nigerian businesses with critical insights and data to support their expansion into key markets across Eastern and Southern Africa, with a particular focus on agriculture, cosmetics, and textiles. The tool aims to serve as a resource to help companies navigate regulatory…