6 h. ago ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag

Tribune Online ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag-tech for food security Over 700 participants from 35 countries converged on Kigali, Rwanda capital for the 2025 edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT), organized by the African Agriculture Technology Foundation (AATF) and other partners This second edition of Africa Agriculture and Technology Conference (ACAT2025) kicked off on Monday 9th June at the Kigali Convention Centre […] ACAT 2025: African leaders, innovators unite to drive NextGen ag-tech for food security Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Awosika launches African marketplace Dubai to deepen regional trade

By Chinenye Anuforo The Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy (IALA) has announced the debut edition of  African Marketplace Dubai 2025 platform that aggregates the finest export-ready SMEs, brands, and products from Africa and the Caribbean, spanning fashion, agribusiness, tech, textiles, creative arts, and across multiple sectors and connects them to the world. Scheduled to hold from […] The post Awosika launches African marketplace Dubai to deepen regional trade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Fathers Day: Centre, others advocate equal rights for boys, girls

Tribune Online Fathers Day: Centre, others advocate equal rights for boys, girls To train 1000 male leaders, influencers in 2 years As part of events marking the 2025 Fathers Day, the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) has held a conference to advocate for equal rights for the male and the female child. The event, tagged ‘Fathers as feminists: Redefining fatherhood for equality […] Fathers Day: Centre, others advocate equal rights for boys, girls Tribune Online

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60 h. ago Father’s Day: Och’Idoma, Centre LSD, Others Advocate Equal Rights For Boys, Girls

As part of events marking the 2025 Father’s Day, the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD) has held a conference to advocate for equal rights for male child and the female child. The event, tagged “Fathers as feminists: Redefining fatherhood for equality and justice”, which held in Abuja at the weekend, brought […]

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5 d. ago Adopt AI, Innovation For Tourism Growth, Tinubu Tells African Countries

President Bola Tinubu has called on African countries to adopt policies that promote eco-friendly tourism and preserve cultural heritage across the continent. Specifically, he sought practical solutions and alliances that would boost investment in tourism infrastructure, deepen the sector’s role in actualising the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the African continent. The President stated this […]

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5 d. ago Prioritise policies that promote lending to farmers, Jonathan urges African leaders

Tribune Online Prioritise policies that promote lending to farmers, Jonathan urges African leaders "African governments must be deliberate with their policies towards promoting agriculture and incentivising farmers Prioritise policies that promote lending to farmers, Jonathan urges African leaders Tribune Online

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5 d. ago New era at AfDB: What Nigeria’s economy can expect from the leadership shift

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) leadership transition marks more than a change at the top: it signals a transformative moment read more New era at AfDB: What Nigeria’s economy can expect from the leadership shift

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5 d. ago Food security: African leaders call for increased investment, technology in agriculture

Tribune Online Food security: African leaders call for increased investment, technology in agriculture “Africa must make progress and move forward. It’s time for governments, the private sector, civil society, and farmers to work hand-in-hand Food security: African leaders call for increased investment, technology in agriculture Tribune Online

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5 d. ago African Economies Confront Budget Pressures As World Bank Projects Worse Downturn

As global growth is projected to slow to its weakest pace since 2008, African economies are grappling with mounting budget pressures as they face a challenging external environment marked by trade tensions, inflationary pressures, and rising debt burdens. Amid a global economic slowdown driven by escalating trade tensions and policy uncertainties, the World Bank is […]

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6 d. ago Google, Meta, African business leaders emphasise need for AI sovereignty

African leaders and global tech executives are calling for AI sovereignty as the continent seeks to shape artificial intelligence (AI) read more Google, Meta, African business leaders emphasise need for AI sovereignty

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9 d. ago Wizkid Champions African Creativity, Advocates For Good Governance

Nigerian music sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has expressed his desire for improved leadership in Nigeria and across the African continent. While speaking at the premiere of his documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Friday, the Starboy boss highlighted governance as one of the […] The post Wizkid Champions African Creativity, Advocates For Good Governance appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria Strengthens Competitiveness In Oil & Gas – African Energy Chamber

The latest executive order by President Bola Tinubu to lower costs and enhance revenue from oil and gas projects is strengthening the competitiveness of doing business in Nigeria, says the African Energy Chamber (AEC). The Upstream Petroleum Operations Cost Efficiency Incentives Order (2025) introduces performance-based tax incentives for upstream operators and is expected to play […]

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9 d. ago Foreign Minister Advocates Collaboration Among West African States For Regional Integration

Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has advocated collaboration among West African States for a greater economic and regional integration by leveraging its shared market potential and demographic advantages. The minister made the assertion during a Private Sector Roundtable in Lagos, as part of the build-up to the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), which […]

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1 week ago Institute inducts new members, urges ethical Leadership to build Nigeria

The Institute of Leadership Coaching and Strategy (ILCS) has said only ethical and moral leadership can build the Nigeria every citizen are yearning for. The Institute, which admitted new members into various established grades at its second induction ceremony in Lagos, said the challenges in many African nations are predominantly attributed to poor leadership. It […] The post Institute inducts new members, urges ethical Leadership to build Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Rwanda deepen ties, set to host African leadership, business summit in Kigali

Nigeria and Rwanda are gearing up for the 2025 edition of the 100 Africans Leadership and Business Summit, scheduled to read more Nigeria, Rwanda deepen ties, set to host African leadership, business summit in Kigali

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2 w. ago Stakeholders Urge African Nations To Embrace Digital Revolution

Stakeholders have called on African youths to embrace the digital revolution and adopt new digital systems to help address leadership challenges across the continent. This call was made during the African Week programme, which was organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Professor Edmund Ugwu […]

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2 w. ago African Week: Stakeholders urge African nations to embrace digital revolution

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Stakeholders have called on African youths to embrace the digital revolution and adopt new digital systems to help address leadership challenges across the continent. This call was made during the African Week program organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Abuja. Professor Edmund Ugwu Agbo, Dean […] The post African Week: Stakeholders urge African nations to embrace digital revolution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Anietie Udoh Calls For Ethical Storytelling In African Brand Campaigns

Anietie Udoh, a respected creative marketing strategist and Divisional Director at Marketing Edge Nigeria, has called on African brands and agencies to embrace ethical storytelling as the foundation for impactful and globally competitive campaigns. He believed that as global advertising landscape evolves, African brands have the opportunity and responsibility to lead with stories that not […]

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2 w. ago African Bankers Award Olayemi Cardoso As 2025 CBN Governor Of The Year

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has been honoured as the Central Bank Governor of the Year at 2025 African Banker Awards Gala held in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The award, presented by African Banker Magazine, recognised Cardoso’s bold and strategic leadership in driving critical monetary and regulatory reforms that have successfully restored […] The post African Bankers Award Olayemi Cardoso As 2025 CBN Governor Of The Year appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NUJ @ 70: Akpabio To Grace Anniversary, Urges Media Innovation, Ethical Reorientation

As the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) marks its 70th anniversary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on the union to embrace innovation and reorientate its members to uphold ethical journalism, promote national unity, and confront the challenges of misinformation in the digital age. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the NUJ […]

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