22 m. ago Afropreneur Idris Bello returns to OAU, inspires new generation with visionary lecture on Africa’s innovation future

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)’s community witnessed a powerful blend of nostalgia, intellect, and inspiration on November 19, as acclaimed venture capitalist and Afropreneur, Idris Ayodeji Bello, returned to his alma mater to deliver the 2025 biennial Faculty of Technology lecture. The event, themed: ‘Innovation Without Borders: From Great Ife to the Global Stage-Rethinking African […]

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81 m. ago Ghana responds to Israel airport incident with bold diplomatic pushback

Ghana and Israel moved to contain a sudden diplomatic flare-up on Wednesday after Accra accused Israeli airport authorities of subjecting read more Ghana responds to Israel airport incident with bold diplomatic pushback

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5 h. ago Wednesday News Recap: Tinubu’s Police Withdrawal Order, Stella Oduah, Naira Fall, Petrol +More

Dive in to catch up on the major headlines, explore emerging trends, and stay connected to the conversations that matter most to you. The post Wednesday News Recap: Tinubu’s Police Withdrawal Order, Stella Oduah, Naira Fall, Petrol +More appeared first on Channels Television.

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7 h. ago ECOWAS To Reduce Air Transport Taxes, Charges, Cost In West Africa From January 2026

The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at their December 2024 Summit in Abuja, adopted a landmark measure to reduce the cost of air travel across the region. From 1 January 2026, all ECOWAS Member States will abolish air transport taxes and reduce passenger and security charges […] The post ECOWAS To Reduce Air Transport Taxes, Charges, Cost In West Africa From January 2026 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago ECOWAS Warns Of Growing Threats, Seeks Stronger Democratic Governance In West Africa

The Sierra Leone Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, Timothy Kabba, has urged West African leaders to renew their dedication to democracy, peace, and regional stability. Kabba made the appeal on Wednesday in Abuja while closing the two-day 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial […]

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9 h. ago ECOWAS vows zero tolerance for coup, seeks unity amid global power struggle

ECOWAS has reaffirmed a hard line against unconstitutional takeovers while urging deeper regional unity as West Africa confronts intensifying security threats and the pressures of shifting global power dynamics. 

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13 h. ago ‘My Husband Facing Darker Forces Than Nelson Mandela’, Says Nnamdi Kanu’s Wife

Uchechi Kanu, the wife of jailed leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has said her husband was fighting forces darker than those faced by the late former South African president, Nelson Mandela. Mrs Kanu maintained that her husband is not a terrorist, but ‘Africa’s greatest freedom fighter’. Posting on X, […]

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13 h. ago i3 links African startups with global pharma in three major deals targeting cancer, malaria, pharmacy access

Investing in Innovation Africa (i3) has announced three deals that directly connect African healthtech startups with global pharmaceutical companies and read more i3 links African startups with global pharma in three major deals targeting cancer, malaria, pharmacy access

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14 h. ago Experts Drum Support For Tackling Thyroid Eye Disease Scourge

Experts and health/wellness advocates have rallied support on the need to tackle the scourge of thyroid eye disease. Nigerian medical journalist, Oladimeji Ewumi, stated that while thyroid-related illnesses remain common across Africa, thyroid eye disease (TED) continues to slip under the radar in many clinics. He noted that part of the challenge was […]

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18 h. ago Stakeholders Proffer Solutions to Mining Finance Challenges At Forum

Prominent government officials, financiers, and other stakeholders in the mining industry have called for local funding solutions for mining operations in Nigeria and across Africa. This was one of the outcomes of the inaugural Ore Reserve Development Forum (ORDF) Inception Workshop, convened in partnership with the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) under the theme “Building […]

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22 h. ago Johnvents, Ondo reaffirm investment in agribusiness, manufacturing

Johnvents Group has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnerships, investing in capacity, and building industries that will accelerate Nigeria’s economic transformation and boost Africa’s global competitiveness. The resolve came as the Ondo State Government restated its ambition to position the state as a competitive hub for agribusiness, manufacturing, technology, and energy. According to a statement, Read More: https://punchng.com/johnvents-ondo-reaffirm-investment-in-agribusiness-manufacturing/

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22 h. ago MTN Nigeria announces winners of the 2025 Nigeria PachiPanda challenge

.Team OneGrid Energies, Joshua Ndaman and Divine Peter advance to Africa finals MTN Nigeria has announced the winners of the 2025 Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge, a national innovation programme delivered in partnership with Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) through its local partner, the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Nigeria. The […]

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23 h. ago Nigeria must address poverty, insecurity to stop coups in W’Africa – Falana

Femi Falana argues Nigeria can’t lead the fight against coups in West Africa without first addressing its own internal poverty, insecurity, and political i Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-address-poverty-insecurity-to-stop-coups-in-wafrica-falana/

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24 h. ago Blueprint for the continent: EWA 2025 drives talent, capital and policy to ‘Close the Gap’ in African creativity

The inaugural edition of Entertainment Week Africa (EWA) represented a cultural festival as it brought together creators, executives, investors, policymakers and industry leaders for a six-day, multi-venue event. Featuring an impressive line-up of stars including Tiwa Savage, Teni, Don Jazzy, Yemi Alade, Waje and Sasha P. Founder of Entertainment Week Africa, Deola Art Alade, said […]

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25 h. ago Soyinka Faults Tinubu Over Nigeria’s Military Role In Benin Republic Crisis

Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s military involvement in the recently thwarted coup attempt in the Republic of Benin. Speaking in Lagos on Monday at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) Awards, Soyinka warned that the intervention carried serious consequences for West Africa’s stability and […]

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26 h. ago Tuesday News Recap: Fubara Joins APC, Troops Deployment, Airfare Hike +More

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27 h. ago West African Coups: What Nigeria Must Do To Achieve Political Stability — Falana

Amid the recent coups, Falana stated that many citizens are "unhappy" with current policies, adding that democratic leaders in Africa often suppress the opposition. The post West African Coups: What Nigeria Must Do To Achieve Political Stability — Falana appeared first on Channels Television.

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28 h. ago NNPC/Heirs Energies, offtakers seal deal to advance gas flare commercialisation at OML 17

The agreements bring together Heirs Energies, as operator of the OML 17 Joint Venture, and approved flare gas offtakers - AUT Gas, Twems Energies, Gas & Power Infrastructure Development Limited (GPID), PCCD and Africa Gas & Transport Company Limited (AGTC)

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28 h. ago Nigerian Air Force says safety concerns forced crew to land in Burkina Faso

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Monday that one of its transport aircraft entered Burkina Faso’s airspace and landed read more Nigerian Air Force says safety concerns forced crew to land in Burkina Faso

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30 h. ago Northern govs appoint Gomos as Secretariat DG to boost regional coordination

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has appointed former Plateau State Secretary to the State Government, Ezekiel Gomos, as Director-General of

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