13 h. ago LLF 2025 seeks to unlock $2trn creative economy for African entrepreneurs 

By Chukwuma Umeorah Stakeholders have renewed calls for increased investment in Africa’s creative economy, spotlighting the continent’s potential to capture a larger share of the global $2 trillion creative market. These calls were made at the just concluded 2025 edition of the Lagos Leather Fair (LLF) which convened designers, manufacturers, investors, policymakers, and tech experts […] The post LLF 2025 seeks to unlock $2trn creative economy for African entrepreneurs  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago African ministers adopt critical policy framework to boost economic diversification

African ministers have formally adopted the Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC) for sustainable minerals governance, demonstrating a commitment to harmonised read more African ministers adopt critical policy framework to boost economic diversification

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25 h. ago Aishat Anaekwe, cultural catalyst for Africa’s economic transformation

Aishat Yetunde Anaekwe is a globally influential strategic brand leader and institutional architect redefining how trust, growth, and cultural relevance read more Aishat Anaekwe, cultural catalyst for Africa’s economic transformation

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34 h. ago Poor governance offsetting reform gains in Africa – World Bank

… warns against lagging service delivery, weak transparency eroding trust Despite isolated progress in fiscal discipline and digital transformation, poor read more Poor governance offsetting reform gains in Africa – World Bank

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47 h. 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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47 h. 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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59 h. ago World Bank places Nigeria behind Libya, Gabon in income rankings

The World Bank has again ranked Nigeria among the Lower-Middle Income Economies (LMIEs), placing Africa’s top oil producer behind conflict-ridden read more World Bank places Nigeria behind Libya, Gabon in income rankings

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69 h. ago Nigeria loses over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of SSB Tax

From Idu Jude, Abuja The Federal government of Nigeria, is said to be losing over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of its Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has said, warning of the growing public health and economic toll of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) driven by unhealthy diets. At […] The post Nigeria loses over N200 billion annually due to poor implementation of SSB Tax appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago ECOWAS Youth Ambassador shines in Jo’burg, receives honorary doctorate from US varsity

By Sunday Ani ECOWAS Youth Ambassador, Dr. Dike Chuks Ebubedike, has emerged as the ‘Icon of African Economic Advancement 2025,’ affirming his growing influence on the continent’s leadership, economic development and youth empowerment efforts. This was during the 2025 Africa’s Under 40 CEOs Awards and Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was also conferred with […] The post ECOWAS Youth Ambassador shines in Jo’burg, receives honorary doctorate from US varsity appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago BRICS Summit: Tinubu Seeks Reform Of Global Financial, Health Systems

President Bola Tinubu has called for a re-evaluation of the current global governance structure and the financial and healthcare systems. He urged greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies, particularly in Africa. At the 17th meeting of the Global South and the Emerging Economies bloc, BRICS, on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, […]

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5 d. ago GDP Rebasing May Reposition Nigeria As Africa’s Largest Economy Again

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is set to release Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures this week which could reaffirm the country’s position as Africa’s largest economy. The rebasing exercise, the first since 2014, updates the base year and incorporates a broader range of economic activities, especially within the informal sector, which has […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa hit as half of African currencies Weaken –Report

Nearly half of African currencies weakened in May 2025, despite continued economic reforms and steady development across the continent, according to the June edition of the Monthly Developments in the African Macroeconomic Environment report published by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank). The report, which assessed exchange rate movements across the continent for the month of […] The post Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa hit as half of African currencies Weaken –Report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “You’re Only Planning To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigerians” – Wike Tells Coalition Leaders

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has berated organizers of opposition coalition group, planning to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The FCT Minister noted that the political stakeholders who defected from their various parties to join Africa Democratic Congress, were not interested in rescuing Nigerians from economic hardship and insecurity challenges. Wike […] The post “You’re Only Planning To Rescue Your Stomach, Not Nigerians” – Wike Tells Coalition Leaders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Breaking Barriers: Why Regional Integration Is West Africa’s Economic Lifeline

At the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), experts and policymakers made one message clear: the future of intra-regional trade depends on collective action. From accelerating digital identity systems to harnessing the energy of West Africa’s growing youth population and enabling robust private sector collaboration, the region must now move beyond rhetoric to reform. Integration […]

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7 d. ago How Nigeria can transform cassava crop from subsistence to industrial driver

As Africa’s most populous nation seeks to diversify its economy away from oil and drive industrialisation, cassava crop has been read more How Nigeria can transform cassava crop from subsistence to industrial driver

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8 d. ago Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025

•Pushes to dismantle trade barriers   By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com   When African leaders convened in Abuja for the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in June, the spotlight was on the structural and policy bottlenecks that have long hindered the full potential of intra-regional trade across the subcontinent. At the summit themed; “Unlocking […] The post Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago NiMet, ECOWAS strengthen ties on early warning systems, capacity building

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission are collaborating on regional early read more NiMet, ECOWAS strengthen ties on early warning systems, capacity building

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9 d. ago Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG

Tribune Online Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG The Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has disclosed that the level of partnership with China is positioning Nigeria as the critical economic gateway for the African continent. Speaking to the media after the Post-FOCAC Conference for West Africa held in Abuja, Tegbe said that following FOCAC 2024, Nigeria […] Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Nigerian Varsities Must Confront Global Challenges, Says ASE VC

The Vice Chancellor of the African School of Economics, the Pan-African University of Excellence, Abuja, Professor Mahfouz Adedimeji, has called for collaboration among the Nigerian universities on the need to confront global challenges. Adedimeji made the call in an  address titled: “Ideas Rule the World”, which he delivered at the fourth Public Lecture of the […]

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1 week ago Can a remote work strategy curb Africa’s brain drain problem?

The World Bank estimates that Africa loses over 20,000 professionals annually to migration. This deepening brain drain weakens local economies. read more Can a remote work strategy curb Africa’s brain drain problem?

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