Nigeria

Zakzaky, Iran Supreme Leader’s representative meet in Iraq

Baghdad, IRNA – Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky has held talks with Iranian cleric Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini, who is the representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in Iraq.
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Niger cuts military ties with US citing threats over Iran, Russia ties

Tehran, IRNA – Niger’s prime minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine has said that the military relationship between the African country and the US was severed after an American official threatened Niamey over its cooperation with Iran and Russia.
7 months ago
Iran deputy president: Int’l coalition needed to stop Gaza genocide

New York, IRNA -- Iran’s Deputy President for Women and Family Affairs Ensiyeh Khazali has called for the formation of an international coalition to stop the Israeli regime’s genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
9 months ago
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Niger PM on official visit to Iran

Iran’s First Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber officially welcomed Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine at the Sa’adabad Complex in the capital Tehran. The Nigerian PM is in Tehran at the invitation of Mokhber. His visit is aimed at strengthening trade ties between the Islamic Republic and the West African country.
10 months ago
Raisi: Israel dared commit Gaza genocide due to disunity of Islamic nations in early days of war

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has said that if Islamic countries had been united and stood up against the Zionist regime in the early days of the Gaza war, the regime would not have dared commit genocide in the Palestinian territory.
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“Transfer of Imam Khomeini’s message, key to success of Islamic movement in Nigeria”

Mashhad, IRNA – Nigeria’s Shia Muslim cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky says the transfer of the message of Imam Khomeini, the late founder of Islamic Republic of Iran, was central to the success of the Islamic movement in Nigeria.
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Prominent Nigerian Muslim scholar Zakzaky arrives in Tehran

Tehran, IRNA – Nigeria's leading Muslim scholar Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky has arrived in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.
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Iran deputy president attends inauguration of Nigerian president

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's deputy president for legal affairs has participated in the inauguration ceremony of Nigeria's newly-elected president Bola Tinubu.
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Official: Iran ready to develop scientific ties with Nigeria

Tehran, IRNA – Head of Organization of Student Affairs said that thanks to the mutual support and existing capacities, Iran and Nigeria enjoy a good opportunity to develop scientific cooperation.
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Nigeria commemorates General Soleimani martyrdom anniv

Tehran, IRNA – Shia Muslims in Nigeria held rallies to commemorate the third anniversary of the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani and to protest against the criminal act of the US.
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Iran’s exports to Nigeria up by 36%

Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Head of Iran & Africa Merchants Club Ruhollah Latifi said on Monday that Iran has exported over 195,000 tons of goods to Nigeria, worth $115.4 million, during the first eight months of the current Iranian year (Mar. 21-Nov. 21, 2022).
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Deal available if US is realistic: FM

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s foreign minister said in a phone call with his Nigerian counterpart that if the United States is realistic in the talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, a deal will be available.
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Realization of Palestinians’ rights gauge of justice orientation: Iran official

Tehran, IRNA – The issue of Palestine is considered as the gauge of stability and justice orientation of the world order, an Iranian diplomat said.
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Iran, Nigeria sign document on oil, gas & petrochemical cooperation

Tehran, IRNA – Iran and Nigeria inked a document on Saturday to expand cooperation in different oil, gas, and petrochemical areas.
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Iran, Nigeria oil ministers meet to boost cooperation on energy

Tehran, IRNA – Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Timipre Silva met with Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji on Saturday in Tehran to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on energy.
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Iran calls for boosting cooperation with African states

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Saturday that Iran's 13th gov't calls for bolstering relations and cooperation with African states, especially Nigeria.
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Iran, Nigeria stress expansion of oil cooperation

Tehran, IRNA – During a Nigerian delegation’s presence in Iran to attend the Joint Iran-Nigeria Commission and their visit to Tehran Oil and Gas Technology and Innovations Park (TOGTIP), both sides emphasized the need for broader cooperation in that field.
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Iran, Nigeria sign document on air transport cooperation

Tehran, IRNA – Iran and Nigeria on Wednesday signed an agreement to enhance bilateral cooperation on air transport.
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Iran, Nigeria ink MoU on enhancing mutual cultural ties

Tehran, IRNA - Head of Iran’s Islamic Culture and Relations Organization Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour and Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Zubairu Dada on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on enhancing mutual cultural ties.
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Qalibaf: Expansion of ties with African countries among Iran’s top priorities

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Wednesday that the promotion of ties with African countries is the main strategy pursued by the Iranian government and parliament.
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Iran, Nigeria pursuing development of trade exchanges

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian and Nigerian officials have discussed the exchange of trade delegations, participation in exhibitions, and facilitation of trade interactions, an Iranian official said.
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By Mohammad Alibak, Iran's Amb. to Nigeria

Iran-Nigeria Joint Commission; Constructive Step in Boosting Trade Diplomacy

Tehran, IRNA – Nigeria is Iran’s third trade partner in Africa but given the cordial political ties between Tehran and Abuja and the abundant capacities, the level of bilateral trade ties is not favourable.
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Iran’s exports to Nigeria up by 8% in Q2, Q3 of 2021

Tehran, IRNA – An official at Iran Trade Promotion Organization (TPO) said that Iran’s exports to Nigeria in the first 6 months of the current Persian year (March 21-October 21) increased by 8 percent compared to the same period last year.
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Nigeria welcomes cooperation with Iran in the area of Hajj, pilgrimage

Tehran, IRNA – Nigerian Ambassador to Tehran, Yakubu Santuraki Suleiman has announced that his country welcomes expansion of relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran in the field of Hajj and pilgrimage.
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Raisi receives FMs of India, Nigeria, Special Envoy of UAE

Tehran, IRNA – President Ebrahim Raisi met on Friday foreign ministers of India and Nigeria and Special Envoy of United Arab Emirates who attended his inauguration ceremony.
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Iran condemns attack on Nigerian farmers: FM spox

Tehran, Nov 30, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday strongly condemned the attack on Nigerian farmers in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria.
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