Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu and various diplomats commemorated the 250th anniversary of the United States in Lagos, emphasizing the robust diplomatic and economic relationships between the US and Nigeria.

According to Adekeye Adebajo, Nigeria's recent close ties with France represent a significant shift from the country's foreign policy over the past sixty years. This new relationship is described as a 'risky entente' that marks an unusual departure from Nigeria's traditional diplomatic stance.

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, welcomed Vice President Kashim Shettima in Port Harcourt on Sunday. Shettima is in the state to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 163rd Nigeria Army Day Celebration, with the grand finale of the event scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026.

Minister Bernard Doro has called for stronger ties between Nigeria and the European Union to improve humanitarian responses and support for vulnerable populations, particularly in light of declining global aid resources, according to Punch.

A Vatican diplomat met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, suggesting that Pope Leo XIV may visit Nigeria in the coming years. This meeting underscores the strong bilateral ties between the Vatican and Nigeria, which has a significant Catholic population.

Nigeria and France are enhancing their collaboration in agribusiness, with an emphasis on value chains, logistics, and agro-processing aimed at unlocking Nigeria's agricultural potential.