Nigeria

Amir-Abdollahian:

Agreement possible if US applies realism

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister says an agreement is possible if the American side adopts a realistic approach towards the JCPOA negotiations.

100 ISIL terrorists drowned in a river in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – News sources on Tuesday reported that more than 100 ISIL (former Boko Haram) terrorists in Nigeria drowned in the river while escaping from the army forces of this country.

Bagheri meets Nigerian parliamentary delegation in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani on Tuesday evening met and held talks with the head and the members of the Iran-Nigeria Parliamentary Friendship Group.

Iran, Nigeria to expand energy cooperation: oil minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Referring to the energy potential of Iran and Nigeria, the Iranian oil minister expressed hope that cooperation in the field of energy will increase between the two countries with the signing of MoUs.

Iran, Nigeria to develop military cooperation

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Nigerian defense minister Bashir Salihi Magashi in a meeting with the Iranian ambassador to Nigeria Mohammad Alibak stressed the need for expanding and strengthening Iran-Nigeria military cooperation.

50 killed as heavy rains, floods lash northern Nigeria

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – At least 50 people have been killed in floods triggered by torrential rains in northern Nigeria, authorities said on Sunday. 

6 martyred in shooting at Husseini mourners in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The Islamic Movement of Nigeria announced that 6 people were martyred in the shooting of security forces on Ashura day.

EU looks to replace gas from Russia with Nigerian supplies

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The European Union is seeking additional gas supplies from Nigeria as the bloc prepares for potential Russian supply cuts, Matthew Baldwin, deputy director general of the European Commission's energy department, said.

18 killed, 14 kidnapped in armed attacks in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Following armed attacks in Zamfara state in Nigeria, 18 people were killed and 14 were kidnapped.

2 injured as gunmen attack Nigerian pres. security convoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Suspected bandits attacked the security convoy of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in Katsina state on Wednesday, an official has said.

300 inmates missing after attack on Nigeria prison break

About 300 inmates have been declared missing by the Nigeria government after an attack on Kuje Custodial Centre on Tuesday despite an early warning.

20 army forces killed, injured in terrorist attack in Niger

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Niger's defense ministry in a statement announced that in the attack of 50 terrorists on a military post near the border with Chad, 14 soldiers of this country's army were wounded and 6 other soldiers were killed.

OPEC secretary general 'Barkindo' dies

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, died on Tuesday night, Nigerian local media reported on Wednesday.

10 killed in ISIL attack in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Gunmen suspected of links to ISIL have killed 10 people in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno.

Iranian, Nigerian diplomats discuss economic, trade ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Saturday met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Nigeria Zubairu Dada in Tehran to dicuss Iran-Nigeria's bilateral ties.

Iran, Nigeria emphasize broadening bilateral economic ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Nigeria stressed the need to enhance bilateral relations in economic field.

Promoting coop. with Africa Iran foreign policy strategy: VP

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President said that enhancing cooperation with African countries is the strategy of foreign policy of the current Iranian administration.

Ghalibaf to Nigeria FM:

Iran seeks to strengthen friendship with Muslim countries

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian parliament speaker and Nigeria's top diplomat stressed the development of economic relations between the two countries and called for bolstering the political and cultural relations as well.

Facilitating trade exchanges on agenda of Iran, Nigeria

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Visits of both sides' trade delegations, participation in exhibitions, and facilitating trade relations between Iran and Nigeria have been negotiated in Iran-Nigeria jointcommission, Iranian official said.

Iran sympathizes with Nigeria over recent armed attack

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman offered his condolences over the recent attack on a Nigerian catholic church.

Over 50 feared dead in Nigeria church attack, officials say

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said.

Nigerian trade-political delegation to arrive in Iran

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – A trade and political delegation from Nigeria, headed by foreign minister of the country, will arrive in Tehran on June 6 to hold talks with some Iranian officials for conclusion of Memoranda of Understanding on trade field.

Nine dead after explosion in Nigeria's Kano

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Nine people were killed after a gas cylinder explosion led to the collapse of a building close to a popular market in Nigeria’s northern state of Kano, the national emergency service and witnesses said.

Gunmen killed population of three villages in Nigeria: report

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Gunmen killed at least 48 people in attacks on three villages in northwest Nigeria's Zamfara state, a local official and residents said Sunday.

EU needs 15 years to replace Russian gas

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Energy experts say that European Union will need 10 to15 years to replace Russian gas with African hydrocarbons.

Nigerians rally in solidarity with Palestinians on Quds Day

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Nigerian people have taken to the streets in the northern city of Kano to show solidarity with the oppressed Palestinians on International Quds Day.

Over 100 killed in explosion at Nigerian illegal oil refinery

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – More than 100 people were killed overnight in an explosion at an illegal oil refining depot on the border of Nigeria’s Rivers and Imo states.

ISIL claims responsibility for market explosion in Nigeria

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – The ISIL terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a bomb blast at a market in the Nigerian state of Taraba that killed at least 30 people and injured dozens more.

Explosion kills three, injures 19 at Nigeria market

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Three people were killed and 19 injured after an explosion at a crowded market in Nigeria's Taraba state in the east of the country, local police said on Wednesday.