38 h. ago Judges call for speedy courts, ADR, international models for insolvency reform

Legal and insolvency experts have urged Nigeria and other African countries to strengthen their insolvency frameworks by integrating alternative dispute read more Judges call for speedy courts, ADR, international models for insolvency reform

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52 h. ago Agama pushes for capital market integration to unlock West Africa’s growth

Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged West African countries to accelerate the integration read more Agama pushes for capital market integration to unlock West Africa’s growth

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4 d. ago Airtel Africa Foundation to boost learning for 2m kids, adopts 100 schools

By Gabriel Dike The Airtel Africa Foundation says it will enhance the learning environments of two million children, award over 500 scholarships in the tech field and connect 5,000 schools to the Internet by 2030 in 14 African countries. The Foundation also announced plans to transform 10 million lives through interventions by driving sustainable development […] The post Airtel Africa Foundation to boost learning for 2m kids, adopts 100 schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Japan cancels ‘Africa Hometown’ initiative for Nigerians, others

Tribune Online Japan cancels ‘Africa Hometown’ initiative for Nigerians, others The initiative aimed to foster cultural and educational exchanges between four Japanese municipalities and four African countries... Japan cancels ‘Africa Hometown’ initiative for Nigerians, others Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Primate Ayodele Issues Prophetic Warnings For 8 African Nations

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released fresh prophetic warnings concerning political developments and possible crises in eight African countries. The countries include Cameroon, Tanzania, Sudan, Kenya, Namibia, Mozambique, Libya, and the Central African Republic (CAR). In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele cautioned about […]

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9 d. ago Japan Cancels Africa Exchange Programme Amid Immigration Backlash

Japan’s international aid agency on Thursday announced the cancellation of a cultural exchange programme with African nations following widespread false claims that it would trigger mass migration. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) said it would withdraw the “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, which was designed to foster social and cultural ties between four African countries […]

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9 d. ago Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on eight African countries

Tribune Online Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on eight African countries "There will be so many predicaments in the country, it is going to a point of separation, according to what I see..." Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on eight African countries Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Japan Scraps Africa Exchange Programme Over False Immigration Fears

The Japan International Cooperation Agency said it would scrap the "JICA Africa Hometown" initiative, which was designed to foster cultural and social exchanges between four African countries and as many regional Japanese cities. The post Japan Scraps Africa Exchange Programme Over False Immigration Fears appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago 17 African Countries Back Reforms To Expand Electricity Access — World Bank

According to the World Bank, these blueprints will guide public spending, trigger reforms, and attract private investment into national electricity projects. The post 17 African Countries Back Reforms To Expand Electricity Access — World Bank appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago Special Seats Bill: Nigerian women’s quest for legislative equity

Tribune Online Special Seats Bill: Nigerian women’s quest for legislative equity •Can this Bill make the legislature to work for women? Nigerian women have attempted to join their counterparts in other African countries like Senegal and Rwanda, by calling for an increase in the number of women legislators, through the quota systems which was hitherto non-existent in the nation. ADEOLA OJO reports that the women have […] Special Seats Bill: Nigerian women’s quest for legislative equity Tribune Online

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1 week ago African Parliaments Move To Curb $587bn Annual Revenue Leakages

  Lawmakers from several African countries converged in Abuja on Monday to collaborate on strategies to block the annual revenue leakages of $587 billion, as reported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in May this year. This comes as Nigeria’s National Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to establishing the National Assembly Budget and Research Office (NABRO)—an […]

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1 week ago New Insurance Reform Act set to boost sector’s role in Nigeria’s economy — Experts

Tribune Online New Insurance Reform Act set to boost sector’s role in Nigeria’s economy — Experts Industry stakeholders have hailed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 as a game-changing legislation that could expand the sector’s contribution to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and strengthen its role in building a $1 trillion economy. Signed into law by President Bola Tinubu in July, the NIIRA seeks to deepen insurance penetration, enhance […] New Insurance Reform Act set to boost sector’s role in Nigeria’s economy — Experts Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Akwa Ibom unveils pathway to sustainable access to electricity

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has unveiled a pathway to sustainable access to electricity with plans to establish read more Akwa Ibom unveils pathway to sustainable access to electricity

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2 w. ago Federal Government pledges partnership with Akwa Ibom to provide access, affordable electricity

The Federal Government has pledged to partner with Akwa Ibom State towards the realisation of affordable and universal access to read more Federal Government pledges partnership with Akwa Ibom to provide access, affordable electricity

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2 w. ago Nigeria leads African countries to sign petroleum regulatory charter

African petroleum regulators led by Nigeria have launched a continental forum aimed at harmonising oil regulation in a bid to read more Nigeria leads African countries to sign petroleum regulatory charter

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2 w. ago New report highlights plight of environmental defenders in Nigeria, other African countries

Tribune Online New report highlights plight of environmental defenders in Nigeria, other African countries The Global Witness has released a report showing that land and environmental defenders across Africa continue to face different forms of attack in a bid to shut down dissent. Published on Wednesday, September 17, the report Roots of Resistance highlights the number of killings and disappearances of land and environmental defenders globally in 2024. In […] New report highlights plight of environmental defenders in Nigeria, other African countries Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Akwa Ibom Police Nab 3 Suspects In Failed Human Trafficking Bid

Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have smashed an international human trafficking ring specialising in transporting young girls from the State to some West African countries, especially Burkina Faso. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Timfon John, told Journalists at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo, on Tuesday, that the operatives swooped on the suspects […]

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2 w. ago International Day of Women: Rights group links gender disparity to underdevelopment

From Idu Jude, Abuja   In commemoration of the 2025 edition of International Women’s Day, a civil rights organization under the aegis of the Initiative for Research, Innovation, and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) has called for urgent reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic institutions and expand women’s political representation in governance. The group warned that the […] The post International Day of Women: Rights group links gender disparity to underdevelopment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago U.S. flags Nigeria, 15 other African countries in travel advisory

Nigerian travellers are among those now facing fresh restrictions after the United States placed 16 African countries on its high-risk read more U.S. flags Nigeria, 15 other African countries in travel advisory

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3 w. ago NPA Stops Unauthorised Truck Access At Lagos Ports, Rolls Out E

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Friday, announced the successful deployment of electronic barrier systems across all terminal access points within the Lagos Port Complex, saying only trucks with valid Eto-issued call-up tickets will be granted access into the port terminals. With the introduction of the electronic barrier system, the NPA said, it is reinforcing […]

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