We spend N6.4bn to import toothpicks annually - Nigeria’s Agric Minister

In a bit to drive growth, and improve job creation, Nigeria's Minister of Science and Technology says he wants more contribution for the manufacturing sector to the country's GDP.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan discusses the challenges for Prime Minister Theresa May as she attempts to renegotiate a Brexit deal with the European Union, business concerns about Brexit uncertainty, the need for more affordable homes in London, and the goals of the U.K. Labour Party.

Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih discusses the production limit it accepted under OPEC’s oil-cuts accord and the outlook for crude demand with Bloomberg's Anthony DiPaola.

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says the Council must include more permanent members to reflect today's world order. He also said Germany will not "shun its responsibility" for global conflict resolution.

'Soros tries to influence election campaigns', Hungarian minister says.

The ruling party candidate and former Georgian foreign minister has become the last president to be voted in by the electorate. From 2024, the president will be chosen by an electoral college.

Twice a minister, first for education and later solid minerals under President, Olusegun Obasanjo, Oby Ezekwesili is not alien to the workings of the government. Her effort to make government procurement processes accountable and transparent as the pioneer head of the Budget Monitoring and Price Intelligence Unit earned her the nickname Madam Due Process.

Rania Al-Mashat, Egypt's tourism minister, talks about the prospects of the industry and the government's efforts to attract more visitors.

Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu discusses global oil market demand, Nigerian corruption, and the impact of shale oil on OPEC production.

Egypt Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that there is an obligation on everyone to avoid violence and consolidate peace in the Middle East, and that the international and regional players need greater cooperation to address issues in Palestine, Syria, Iran and Libya.

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini is among the most polarizing figures in Italy’s government. While his hardline stance on migration has won him many followers, critics say the country’s real problems are being overlooked.