What’s in the news?

• Nigeria has conferred its second-highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, making him the second foreign dignitary to receive the prestigious award. 
• Queen Elizabeth was the first foreign recipient of the GCON in 1969.

https://indianexpress.com/article/world/pm-modi-receives-nigerias-second-highest-national-award-9674766/