Nigeria and Cuba: Solidarity Across Oceans
Abuja, March 2nd, 2026. – Cuba received with profound gratitude a solidarity donation consisting of 100 mattresses and 55 kilograms of medicines, organized by members of the Nigeria-Cuba Solidarity Movement and friends of the Cuban people. Among those who played a prominent role were the renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana, Dr. Ibrahim Wada, CEO of Nisa Premier Group, and representatives of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce.
“Cuba Has the Right to Live”: Nigerian Revolutionary Solidarity Raises Its Voice in Defense of Cuban Sovereignty
Abuja, February 24th, 2026.- With a massive presence of union leaders, political figures, members of the Cuban community in Nigeria, Cuban-trained graduates, and diplomatic representatives, the National Conference of the Nigeria–Cuba Solidarity Movement was held today at the conference hall of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) under the slogan “Cuba Has the Right to Live.”
Falana Urges Nigeria, Other African Nations To Support Cuba Amid U.S. Sanctions
Abuja, February 24th, 2026.- Falana described these measures as economic strangulation that violates Cuba’s sovereignty and humanitarian norms.
Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on African nations to support Cuba in the wake of intensified U.S. economic sanctions, warning that the measures risk creating a humanitarian crisis on the island.
Trade Union Congress Condemns U.S Economic Sanctions
Abuja, February 24th, 2026.- The Nigeria Trade Union Congress (TUC), has condemned the United States of America economic sanctions melted out to different countries around the world.
The Trade Union Congress said no nation should be subjected to external interference, coercive measures, or economic blockades that undermine its sovereignty and the welfare of its people.
Aregbesola urges solidarity with Cuba over humanitarian concerns
Abuja, February 24th, 2026.- Former Minister of Interior and Honorary President of the Nigeria Movement of Solidarity with Cuba (NMSC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has called for increased international solidarity with Cuba, expressing concern over the humanitarian situation in the country.
Aregbesola spoke in Abuja at a conference organised by the NMSC with the theme, “Cuba and All Countries Have the Right to Live.”