59 m. ago WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA

Tribune Online WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA POLICYMAKERS and private sector leaders at the West Africa Business Summit (WAES 2025) have called for stronger coordination, practical reforms, and production-focused policies to unlock the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Among several strategic conversations held during the summit, one of the key panel sessions, titled “Overcoming Barriers to Harnessing […] WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA Tribune Online

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84 m. ago Dangote Expands Petrol Export Footprint To Namibia With 1.6m Barrels Facility

Dangote petroleum refinery is planning to construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6 million barrels of petrol and diesel to supply refined fuel to southern Africa The move underscores the refinery’s ambition to dominate fuel supply in Africa and beyond, potentially reshaping energy trade flows in the region and boosting access to […]

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87 m. ago Expert Warns Of Growing Cyber Threats On SMEs Amid Lack Of Recovery Plans

A cybersecurity expert, Olatunde Olasehan, has lamented that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Africa are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, due to absence of proper cyber incident response and recovery planning. Olasehan, in an interview with LEADERSHIP said in today’s digital landscape, it is no longer a matter of if businesses will be targeted by […]

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89 m. ago Keystone Bank Addresses Challenges Facing SMEs In Kaduna, Others

A nationwide SME Business Clinic, held in celebration of the United Nations’ World Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Day 2025, has provided vital support to entrepreneurs in 10 major Nigerian cities throughout June. Themed “Empowering SMEs for Growth and Sustainability,” the initiative focused on equipping small and medium-sized enterprises with the skills and resources needed […]

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94 m. ago BAT Nigeria Demonstrates Resilience, Commits To Local Impact

British American Tobacco (BAT) Nigeria has shown its ability to sustain growth and drive local impact despite economic challenges. The external affairs director, BAT West and Central Africa, Odiri Erewa-Meggison, stated this at the 2025 BUSINESSDAY Manufacturing Conference themed, “Unlocking Nigeria’s Manufacturing Potential: Strategies for Sustainable Growth Amidst Economic Turbulence.” Erewa-Meggison offered insights into BAT’s […]

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99 m. ago Nigeria’s Household Debt Rises To $38.7bn In Q1, Highest In 20 Years

Household debt in Nigeria has risen to $38.7 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2025, The latest figure is the highest level since 2005 when it was $4.6 billion. The figure however increased by 4.6 per cent compared to $37 billion in the first quarter of 2024, according to the Global Debt […]

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1 hour ago Chinedu Ogwus calls for locally driven energy strategy at Kigali Summit

Chinedu Ogwus has called for a homegrown, economically inclusive energy transition strategy, urging African nations to leverage their natural resource read more Chinedu Ogwus calls for locally driven energy strategy at Kigali Summit

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2 h. ago Netherlands Renegotiates Double Taxation Agreement With Nigeria

The Kingdom of the Netherlands has formally commenced talks with the Federal Government of Nigeria to renegotiate their existing Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), becoming the first foreign partner to initiate such discussions following Nigeria’s recent tax reforms. The renegotiation process was flagged off on Monday at the Revenue House in Abuja, where the chairman of […]

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2 h. ago Healing The Healers: Ending The Needless Fights In Nigeria’s Health Sector

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” – Henry Ford The Nigerian healthcare system is ‘sick’ and under siege. The ‘sickness’ is not solely from disease, underfunding, or brain drain, but from within. There has been a silent (often loud), corrosive and destructive war among healthcare professionals that is […]

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3 h. ago Energy Stakeholders Discuss Funding For Local Industry Players

  Oil and Gas players recently converged at a sensitisation workshop for local industry players to help improve access to funding. The workshop sponsored by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), was a move to sustain gains recorded in the implementation of local content in the oil and gas industry. The event which […]

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4 h. ago At Garba Shehu’s Book Launch, Tinubu Says He’ll Consolidate Buhari’s Reforms

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the efforts of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, assuring all Nigerians that the reform-oriented path the immediate past leader initiated will be consolidated and strengthened under his administration. Tinubu stated this during the launch of a book titled “According to the President: lessons from a presidential spokesman’s experience” by […]

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4 h. ago Before the library burns: Preserving leadership wisdom through succession planning

“When the old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” — Malian Proverb In many African societies, the elder read more Before the library burns: Preserving leadership wisdom through succession planning

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4 h. ago NIN Disruption Exposes Gaps In Telecom Infrastructure – Experts

The prolonged disruption in SIM-related services  and the National Identification Number (NIN) system across Nigeria has exposed critical vulnerabilities in the nation’s telecommunications infrastructure, raising fresh concerns about system reliability, regulatory coordination, and digital service delivery. The nationwide downtime, triggered by the migration of telecom operators to a new identity verification platform managed by the […]

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4 h. ago Why Supporters Want Jonathan’s Return To Active Politics – Don

A university don, Professor Abdullahi Isa, has said former President Dr Goodluck Jonathan distinguished himself with policies and leadership style that had a human face during his administration. He said this at a recent stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, a statement signed by the chairman of the Nigerian Pilot Chapel within the National Union of Journalists […]

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4 h. ago Recycled Politicians Can’t Derail Tinubu’s Momentum – Adelakun

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Oyo State, Chief Kunle Adelakun, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) political coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He stated that the coalition leaders mismanaged the country when they were in office, adding that emergency alliances or recycled politicians cannot derail Tinubu’s momentum ahead […]

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4 h. ago Why talking to your doctor before buying that multivitamin is vital —Prof. Fehintola

Tribune Online Why talking to your doctor before buying that multivitamin is vital —Prof. Fehintola Professor Fatai Fehintola, consultant physician and clinical pharmacologist at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, speaks with SADE OGUNTOLA about multivitamins and mineral supplements, when they are required, and caution on their rational use for improving health. Excerpts: ARE multivitamins necessary supplements we should be taking? Well, multivitamins presuppose that one is dealing with a combination […] Why talking to your doctor before buying that multivitamin is vital —Prof. Fehintola Tribune Online

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6 h. ago FG laying foundation to clampdown on opposition leaders – ADC

From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said claims by President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, that the opposition is plotting to topple the Federal Government before the 2027 polls is a ploy by the government to clampdown on  opposition leaders. The ADC, in a statement by its interim National Publicity Secretary, […] The post FG laying foundation to clampdown on opposition leaders – ADC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago FG urges stakeholder collaboration to combat climate change for sustainable devt

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Federal Government has stressed the urgent need for active engagement of all stakeholders in addressing climate change to ensure sustainable development across Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, said this during a visit by a delegation from the African Centre for Climate Actions and Rural Development […] The post FG urges stakeholder collaboration to combat climate change for sustainable devt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Kenneth Okonkwo Backs Atiku, Says Tinubu Will Win In 2027 If Coalition Present Peter Obi

Former spokesperson for Peter Obi has insisted that President Bola Tinubu will retain power in 2027 if African Democratic Congress present a southern candidate as its presidential flag bearer. The veteran Nollywood actor noted that the ADC should present a northern political heavyweight like ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, among others. Speaking during […] The post Kenneth Okonkwo Backs Atiku, Says Tinubu Will Win In 2027 If Coalition Present Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Oyo govt orders 202 floating teachers to report to their LGUBEAs

Tribune Online Oyo govt orders 202 floating teachers to report to their LGUBEAs The Oyo State Government has ordered about 202 teachers who were not integrated into the Post-Primary Schools Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) to return to their Local Government Universal Basic Education Authorities (LGUBEAs) without further delay. The Chairman, Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board, OYOSUBEB, Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, who stated this during a meeting with […] Oyo govt orders 202 floating teachers to report to their LGUBEAs Tribune Online

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