Nigeria awards India's PM Modi its second-highest honor, aiming to boost ties between the nations.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has awarded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, Nigeria's second-highest national honor. This is the second time the award has been given to a foreign dignitary, with Queen Elizabeth II receiving it in 1969. Modi's visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years and aims to strengthen ties between India and Nigeria, with both countries emphasizing shared democratic values and strategic cooperation.

November 17, 2024
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