14 h. ago Africa cannot build great nations without original deep thought leadership

The great gulf between Europe’s transformative ascent and Africa’s persistent developmental struggles cannot be explained by resources, geography, or circumstance read more Africa cannot build great nations without original deep thought leadership

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32 h. ago Otu Receives New Navigational Charts For Bakassi Deep Seaport

The Cross River State government has recorded a breakthrough in its quest to transform the state into a maritime hub with the official presentation of the Hydrographic, Geotechnical, Geophysical Report and New Navigational Chart for the proposed Bakassi Deep Seaport project. Speaking at a formal ceremony held in the State Executive Council Chamber, Governor Bassey […]

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6 d. ago Africa must build monetary sovereignty, borrow in own currency – Sachs

…AU laments continent’s $89bn annual loss to illicit flows …calls for homegrown financing to drive growth Jeffery Sachs, a professor read more Africa must build monetary sovereignty, borrow in own currency – Sachs

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7 d. ago Africa Must Build Resilient Institutions For A Fragmented World – Afreximbank, Shettima, Cardoso lead charge

Africa must urgently build and fortify resilient institutions to navigate a world increasingly shaped by fragmentation, trade protectionism, and geopolitical uncertainty, leaders and stakeholders declared on Wednesday at the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja. Themed “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience,” the gathering brought together heads of government, […]

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1 week ago We’ll End West Africa’s Era Of Missed Economic Opportunities — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has restated the commitment of ECOWAS leaders to work towards reshaping economic diplomacy in West Africa and build a sub-region that works for all. He said the foundation was being laid through the trade liberalisation scheme, the West African power pool and the Abidjan to Lagos corridor – the planned 1,028-kilometer highway […]

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1 week ago FG to establish Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has pledged full support to a $ 400 million Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plan to build Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa State, potentially creating over 10,000 jobs nationwide. The Minister  of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake stated when he hosted the Managing […] The post FG to establish Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NHRC Expresses Deep Concern Over Alarming Killings In Benue, Plateau

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its deep concern about the recent escalation of violent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau States. The executive secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, swiftly reacted to the disturbing situation yesterday in Abuja and emphasised that the right to life is a fundamental human […]

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2 w. ago AfDB approves $184m for Egypt to build Africa’s largest solar plant

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved up to $184.1 million in financing for the Obelisk solar power project read more AfDB approves $184m for Egypt to build Africa’s largest solar plant

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3 w. ago Presidency apologises for including Fasoranti, Madunagu in posthumous Democracy Day national honours list

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency has apologised for mistakenly listing two prominent pro-democracy activists as posthumous awardees in the Democracy Day national honours award. The original honours list, unveiled to celebrate individuals who played pivotal roles in Nigeria’s democratic restoration, erroneously included Pa Reuben Fasoranti, the respected Afenifere leader, and Dr. Edwin Madunagu. Special […] The post Presidency apologises for including Fasoranti, Madunagu in posthumous Democracy Day national honours list appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu Cancels Democracy Day National Broadcast, To Address Nigerians From National Assembly

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has cancelled the scheduled national broadcast originally planned for Thursday morning, June 12, in celebration of Nigeria’s Democracy Day. The announcement was made through a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) on Wednesday. Initially, the OSGF had informed Nigerians that Tinubu would […] The post Tinubu Cancels Democracy Day National Broadcast, To Address Nigerians From National Assembly appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Resilient organisations are at the frontline of a just future — Kimberly Bayer

As Ford Foundation celebrates transformative impact of BUILD Initiative The Ford Foundation Office for West Africa (OWA) recently welcomed Kimberly read more Resilient organisations are at the frontline of a just future — Kimberly Bayer

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3 w. ago Ashoka Africa commits to empowering youths with skills to foster social innovation

Unveils 2025 cohort of changemakers Determined to build a network of social entrepreneurs, Ashoka Africa, an organisation dedicated to fostering read more Ashoka Africa commits to empowering youths with skills to foster social innovation

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3 w. 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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