2 h. ago EBID, EIB announce €100m partnership to boost climate action in ECOWAS region

Tribune Online EBID, EIB announce €100m partnership to boost climate action in ECOWAS region THE ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the European Union (EU), have announced a €100 million financial partnership to promote climate action and environmental sustainability projects across the ECOWAS region. The agreement, signed on Friday, February 28, 2025, marks the EIB’s first collaboration with EBID, […] EBID, EIB announce €100m partnership to boost climate action in ECOWAS region Tribune Online

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2 h. ago IWD: UBA Celebrates Women With Strategic Initiatives In March

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc is set to commemorate this year’s edition of International Women’s Day with a series of strategic initiatives to celebrate and empower its womenfolk, who remain an integral part of the business. According to the bank, as part of its ongoing commitment towards fostering gender equality and financial inclusion, […]

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3 h. ago Ukrainian soldiers freeze sperm amid war, hope for future families

Oleksandr, a Ukrainian soldier, dreams of being a father to a girl and a boy. But, as fighting against Russian invaders rages on, he is putting off having children. Instead, he said, he will freeze his sperm — a hedge against the daily risks he confronts on the frontline, where he has been since the Read More

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4 h. ago Firm convenes stakeholders workshop to drive cassava industrialization in Nigeria

By Zika Bobby Stakeholders in the agric sector have expressed optimism about the transformation that is expected to take place in Nigeria’s cassava industry in the near future. This position was expressed during a workshop organised by Cavista Holdings and Agbeyewa Farms which was held in Ekiti. The event, held just a day after Minister […] The post Firm convenes stakeholders workshop to drive cassava industrialization in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago African workers to IMF, World Bank: Cancel the debt, save our future

Tribune Online African workers to IMF, World Bank: Cancel the debt, save our future WORKERS across Africa have called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to cancel debts owed by African nations, arguing that the financial burdens threaten the future of unborn generations and undermine social justice. The demand was made by Comrade Akhator Joel Odigie, General Secretary of the African Regional Organisation of the […] African workers to IMF, World Bank: Cancel the debt, save our future Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Workers petition African govts over continent’s debt crisis, call for reforms

Tribune Online Workers petition African govts over continent’s debt crisis, call for reforms A coalition of African trade unions, civil society organizations, women’s rights groups, and children’s advocates has issued a strong call for debt justice and economic reforms in Africa, decrying the crushing burden of unsustainable debt that continued to strangle African economies and deprive millions of citizens of their basic rights. This urgent appeal was led […] Workers petition African govts over continent’s debt crisis, call for reforms Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Group seeks stronger financial base to improve West African aviation safety

Tribune Online Group seeks stronger financial base to improve West African aviation safety The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO) is seeking a stronger financial base to improve aviation safety in the West African region. Group seeks stronger financial base to improve West African aviation safety Tribune Online

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13 h. ago FULL SPEECH: I resigned as speaker to save Lagos Assembly – Meranda

The immediate past Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has cited the need to preserve the integrity of the legislative institution as the basis for her resignation. In her resignation speech on Monday, Meranda stated that her decision was made in the interest of democracy and to prevent further crisis within Read More

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14 h. ago Rivers LG fund: Olabode George expresses concern over S’Court verdict

Tribune Online Rivers LG fund: Olabode George expresses concern over S’Court verdict The party chieftain argued that council workers in the state should not be denied their salary, saying that denying them their entitlement as poor people under the current poor economic situation would make their survival difficult. Rivers LG fund: Olabode George expresses concern over S’Court verdict Tribune Online

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15 h. ago ECOWAS Parliament’s 1st Deputy Speaker, Barau, applauds President Tinubu’s commitment to West Africa stability, economic integration

The First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his exemplary leadership and unwavering dedication to the advancement of the West African region. Senator Barau described President Tinubu, the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State […] The post ECOWAS Parliament’s 1st Deputy Speaker, Barau, applauds President Tinubu’s commitment to West Africa stability, economic integration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms

Tribune Online SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently implement the new minimum wage and settle outstanding wage arrears to ease the economic hardship faced by workers. SSANIP urges swift implementation of new minimum wage, polytechnic reforms Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Nigeria courts AfCFTA to boost insurance sector, but commitment concerns linger

Nigeria has set its sights on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as leverage to expand its insurance industry read more Nigeria courts AfCFTA to boost insurance sector, but commitment concerns linger

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17 h. ago PHOTOS: Barau hails Tinubu’s leadership at Lagos ECOWAS session

Senator Barau Jibrin, First Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as a “beacon of inspiration” for the West African subregion. Barau made these remarks on Monday during the opening ceremony of the 2025 First Extraordinary Session of the ECOWAS Parliament, Read More

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19 h. ago Rivers Crisis: ACJHR Hails Fubara’s Resolve On Supreme Court Verdicts

A continental human rights group, African Centre for Justice and Human Rights (ACJHR), has lauded the Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara’s resolve on the recent Supreme Court judgement which he gracious accepted to implement after carefully reviewing its Certified True Copy (CTC). ACJHR, in a statement by its coordinator, commended the impressive statewide broadcast delivered […]

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20 h. ago Obasanjo’s card tear cursed PDP’s future, says APC chieftain

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Coordinator of the Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ) supporters group, Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje, has said that the survival of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ahead of the 2027 general election is doubtful. The APC Chieftain said PDP’s […] The post Obasanjo’s card tear cursed PDP’s future, says APC chieftain appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Crypto and the Future of Currency Conversion in Nigeria: Azasend’s Revolutionary Solution

Tribune Online Crypto and the Future of Currency Conversion in Nigeria: Azasend’s Revolutionary Solution Nigeria has a significant demand for converting cryptocurrencies and foreign currencies into Naira. However, the process is often hindered by various challenges, making it difficult for individuals and businesses to manage their financial transactions efficiently and securely. Azasend is redefining how Nigerians interact with digital assets by providing a seamless, secure, and instant conversion solution […] Crypto and the Future of Currency Conversion in Nigeria: Azasend’s Revolutionary Solution Tribune Online

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21 h. ago WEBEK Studios Pioneers a New Era of African Storytelling with Strategic Global Collaborations

Lagos, Nigeria – WEBEK Studios has officially launched as a dynamic Film and TV company dedicated to amplifying African stories read more WEBEK Studios Pioneers a New Era of African Storytelling with Strategic Global Collaborations

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24 h. ago MPC: Ensuring Stability In Exchange Rates, Inflation Control

The first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in 2025 provided critical insights into the country’s economic direction. The CBN reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring stability in the foreign exchange (FX) market, achieving inflation moderation, and driving economic recovery through a well-coordinated monetary and fiscal policy approach. Over the […]

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25 h. ago Keystone Bank Wins Best Bank In ‘CSR Initiatives For Women’ Award

Keystone Bank Limited has won the award for Best Bank in CSR Initiatives for Women Empowerment at the prestigious Africa Bank 4.0 Awards 2025 in Accra, Ghana. The Africa Bank 4.0 Awards organised by BII World celebrates excellence in the African banking sector, recognizing institutions that are driving innovation, sustainability, and financial empowerment. According to […]

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26 h. ago Standard Chartered Adopts ICC’s Sustainable Trade Finance Principles

Standard Chartered has announced adopting the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) recently published industry Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance. The move makes Standard Chartered the first international bank to confirm its Sustainable Trade Finance solutions’ alignment with the recently announced global industry principles. In October 2024, ICC published a set of principles aimed at providing […]

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