3 h. ago S’Africa leads as Nigeria holds 1.7% of Africa’s $63.6bn insurance market

South Africa remains, by far, the dominant figure in the continent’s insurance market as Nigeria accounts for a paltry 1.7 read more S’Africa leads as Nigeria holds 1.7% of Africa’s $63.6bn insurance market

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4 h. ago “14 Of 171 Associations Advance To Next Stage Of Becoming Political Parties” – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday, cleared 14 political associations to proceed to the next stage in their bids to be registered as full-fledged political parties. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun, made the announcement in a statement. The statement was released on Thursday […] The post “14 Of 171 Associations Advance To Next Stage Of Becoming Political Parties” – INEC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Generative AI could generate up to $100 billion in additional value for Africa

Generative AI (gen AI) could unlock up to $100 billion in additional annual economic value for Africa if deployed at read more Generative AI could generate up to $100 billion in additional value for Africa

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5 h. ago NUPRC Hailed On Transparency, Efficiency In Petroleum Regulation

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been commended for transparency and efficiency by the Public Space Tracker in West Africa. In a statement, the organisation commended NUPRC Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, for setting a new benchmark for accountability and efficiency in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. According to the group’s convener, Dr. […]

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5 h. ago NABTEB Releases 2025 Results, Surpasses Previous Year’s Enrolment By 37%

The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB), on Thursday, released the results of its 2025 in-school National Business Certificate/National Technical Certificate (NBC/NTC) examinations. The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the NABTEB, Dr Mohammed Aminu Mohammed while officially declaring the results released, said the outcome showed tremendous improvement in performance of the candidates during the exams […]

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5 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Why FIFA may not punish Bafana Bafana – Rayond Hack

Rayond Hack, an attorney and sports administrator, has expressed concern about the world football governing body’s delay in sanctioning Bafana Bafana for using an ineligible player during the ongoing World Cup qualifying series. According to Hack, FIFA may be contemplating the fact that Lesotho, the team immediately harmed by South Africa’s move, did not object […] The post 2026 WCQ: Why FIFA may not punish Bafana Bafana – Rayond Hack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 h. ago CORE, OilDynamix seal partnership to transform Africa’s mining, energy sector

Core International (CORE) and OilDynamix Ltd have entered into a strategic partnership that combines OilDynamix/Skygeotech’s advanced Thermovision Tomography (TVT) technology read more CORE, OilDynamix seal partnership to transform Africa’s mining, energy sector

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5 h. ago Niger Governor Celebrates Etsu Nupe At Birthday, Enthronement Anniversary

Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has extolled the fatherly role played by the Etsu Nupe and chairman, Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, at his 22nd year on the throne and 73rd birthday. In a message by his chief press secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the governor said, “The fatherly role of […]

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8 h. ago Trust is the currency, data governance the engine: Steering AI in Africa’s boardrooms

This week, six African nations, including Botswana, Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Mozambique, are gathered in Abuja to study Nigeria’s forward-looking read more Trust is the currency, data governance the engine: Steering AI in Africa’s boardrooms

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8 h. ago Afenifere hails ban on night, underage grazing, carrying of firearms by herders in S’West

By Oluseye Ojo The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has hailed the comprehensive ban on night and underage grazing as well as carrying of firearms by herders in the South West. Chairman, Council of Fulani Chiefs in the South West, Alhaji Mohammed Abubakar Bambado II, had announced the ban at a press conference in Lagos early […] The post Afenifere hails ban on night, underage grazing, carrying of firearms by herders in S’West appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Nigeria, ILO, ECOWAS Launch Regional Social Protection Framework

The federal government, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have launched a regional social protection framework and operational plan designed to strengthen systems that safeguard the poor, displaced, and vulnerable across West Africa. The framework, first endorsed by ECOWAS ministers in November 2023, will run until 2028 […]

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12 h. ago Ghanaian music star, Wiyaala, sets Europe agog with The Yaga Yagas

Ghanaian music star, Wiyaala, aka Lioness of Africa, has embarked on a tour of Europe, alongside her powerhouse band, The Yaga Yagas. Raised in Funsi, in Ghana’s Upper West Region, Wiyaala fuses Afro-pop, rock and West African folk, singing in Sissala, Waala and English. Her shows are more than concerts – they’re experiences. As she […] The post Ghanaian music star, Wiyaala, sets Europe agog with The Yaga Yagas appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago NITDA opens review of digital infrastructure, data exchange standards

By Chinenye Anuforo The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced a public review of two key policy frameworks designed to advance Nigeria’s digital economy: the Draft Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Live Events and the Draft Technical Standard for the Nigerian Data Exchange (NGDX). The review session will be held on Thursday, September 18, […] The post NITDA opens review of digital infrastructure, data exchange standards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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18 h. ago UNESCO at 80: Renewing commitment to peace in the era of AI and global shifts

By Ngozi Nwoke As the United Nations (UN) clocks 80 years of existence and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) marks eight decades of driving peace and development across the globe, renowned media and tech entrepreneur Amadou Mahtar Ba has thrown his weight behind Firmin Edouard Matoko for the position of UNESCO […] The post UNESCO at 80: Renewing commitment to peace in the era of AI and global shifts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago Guinness, C&I Leasing, Etranzact, others push stock market higher by 0.21%

Stocks like Guinness Nigeria Plc, C & I Leasing, Etranzact and other major advancers on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) read more Guinness, C&I Leasing, Etranzact, others push stock market higher by 0.21%

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21 h. ago ‘Ranching Will End Farmers, Herders Clash, Insecurity’, Says Governor Bago

Niger State governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has stated that mobilising Fulanis to embrace cattle ranching for improved livestock was a panacea to check insecurity and end farmer-herder clashes. Governor Bago stated this when he received representatives from different Fulani groups under the auspices of the Madako Foundation for Conflict Resolution and Empowerment who paid him […]

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21 h. ago Dissolve NFF If Nigeria Don’t Make 2026 World Cup — Mikel Obi

Nigeria requires a miracle to reach the next World Cup after drawing South Africa in a Group C qualification race for the competition. The post Dissolve NFF If Nigeria Don’t Make 2026 World Cup — Mikel Obi appeared first on Channels Television.

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21 h. ago Interswitch drives public sector transformation in Nigeria, Kenya on e

Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has reaffirmed its role as a catalyst for public read more Interswitch drives public sector transformation in Nigeria, Kenya on e-invoicing rollouts

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21 h. ago Spanish Minister Seeks Ban Of Israeli Teams In International Sports

Spain’s Minister of Sports, Pilar Alegría has called on international federations to ban Israeli teams from global competitions, comparing the situation to the broad exclusion of Russian sides in 2022 after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Alegría’s comments on Wednesday night came amid escalating protests in Spain over the participation of Israel-Premier Tech, a privately owned […]

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22 h. ago Inside Lagos: Africa’s Hottest Real Estate Market for Diaspora Investors

By Bola Towoju – MD, PropertyLagos For years, Nigerians abroad have asked the same question: “Where should I invest my read more Inside Lagos: Africa’s Hottest Real Estate Market for Diaspora Investors

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