{
  "id": 3300157,
  "title": "Nigeria’s envoy to India presents credentials, seeks stronger trade ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nigerias-envoy-to-india-presents-credentials-seeks-stronger-trade-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T16:24:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigerias-envoy-to-india-presents-credentials-seeks-stronger-trade-ties/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's High Commissioner to India, Saidu Muhammad, has formally presented his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu, signaling a commitment to bolster economic, trade, and investment cooperation between the two nations. The ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, where Muhammad conveyed President Bola Tinubu's warm wishes to Murmu. Speaking at the event, Muhammad expressed Nigeria's deep appreciation for its relationship with India, emphasizing that the ties extend beyond political and diplomatic engagement to include substantial economic, commercial, cultural, educational, and people-to-people connections. He pledged to leverage his appointment to further advance Nigeria's interests and enhance bilateral cooperation. Murmu warmly welcomed Muhammad, acknowledging the longstanding bond between the two nations, which rests on \"strong historical bonds, mutual respect, and shared interests.\" She highlighted the significant potential for expanding trade, investment, and economic cooperation between India and Nigeria, while also appreciating the contributions of Indian businesses and investors to Nigeria's economic development. Murmu expressed confidence that Muhammad's tenure would positively contribute to the consolidation and further development of Nigeria-India relations.",
  "summary": "Nigeria’s High Commissioner to India presents credentials, pledging to strengthen economic, trade, and investment cooperation between Nigeria and India. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-envoy-to-india-presents-credentials-seeks-stronger-trade-ties/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/air-india-seeks-1-5bn-from-tata-sia-as-pak-airspace-ban-middle-east",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:09:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigeria’s envoy to India presents credentials, seeks stronger trade ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/nigerias-envoy-to-india-presents-credentials-seeks-stronger-trade-ties-3301988",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:34:17.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}