52 h. ago Africa cannot build great nations without original deep thought leadership

The great gulf between Europe’s transformative ascent and Africa’s persistent developmental struggles cannot be explained by resources, geography, or circumstance read more Africa cannot build great nations without original deep thought leadership

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4 d. ago Dropp CEO, Ogunkunle, Bags Honorary Doctorate, Global Recognition

Creative entrepreneur and chief executive officer (CEO) of Dropp, Tunde Charles Ogunkunle, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate (PhD Honoris Causa) in Impact Entrepreneurship and Strategy by Ominiversity Imperial College, Missouri, USA. The honour celebrates Ogunkunle’s sustained leadership and track record in building high-impact, Africa-first ventures at the intersection of strategy, technology, design, and culture. In […]

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5 d. ago At N3.7bn per km, Nigeria builds Africa’s most expensive roads

In recent times, Nigeria has spent an average of N3.7 billion ($2.31 million) on the construction of a kilometre of read more At N3.7bn per km, Nigeria builds Africa’s most expensive roads

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7 d. ago Africa must build monetary sovereignty, borrow in own currency – Sachs

…AU laments continent’s $89bn annual loss to illicit flows …calls for homegrown financing to drive growth Jeffery Sachs, a professor read more Africa must build monetary sovereignty, borrow in own currency – Sachs

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8 d. ago Experts Task Gov’t On Use Of Social Cohesion Data For Development

Experts have urged the government at all levels to use social cohesion data to enhance national policies and programmes, address critical development challenges across the country, and promote national progress. They called at a capacity-building workshop organised by the Africa Polling Institute (API), an independent, non-profit opinion research think tank in Abuja. The workshop was […]

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8 d. ago Africa Must Build Resilient Institutions For A Fragmented World – Afreximbank, Shettima, Cardoso lead charge

Africa must urgently build and fortify resilient institutions to navigate a world increasingly shaped by fragmentation, trade protectionism, and geopolitical uncertainty, leaders and stakeholders declared on Wednesday at the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Abuja. Themed “Building the Future on Decades of Resilience,” the gathering brought together heads of government, […]

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9 d. ago Experts advocate use of social cohesion data to enhance national policies, programmes

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Experts have urged the federal government to leverage social cohesion data to strengthen national policies and programmes, addressing critical development challenges and fostering national unity. The call was made on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at a Capacity Building Workshop organised by the Africa Polling Institute (API), an independent, non-profit opinion research […] The post Experts advocate use of social cohesion data to enhance national policies, programmes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago EU Parliament: Benjamin Kalu Amplifying Africa’s Voice on Global Stage

“The time for rhetoric is over. We need concrete action that reflects a true partnership of equals. Nigeria, and indeed Africa, is ready. We ask the EU to join us in building this shared, prosperous future,” Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu From positively showcasing the nation’s achievements and fostering partnerships with foreign leaders and relevant stakeholders, […]

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1 week ago We’ll End West Africa’s Era Of Missed Economic Opportunities — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has restated the commitment of ECOWAS leaders to work towards reshaping economic diplomacy in West Africa and build a sub-region that works for all. He said the foundation was being laid through the trade liberalisation scheme, the West African power pool and the Abidjan to Lagos corridor – the planned 1,028-kilometer highway […]

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1 week ago FG to establish Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Federal Government has pledged full support to a $ 400 million Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plan to build Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa State, potentially creating over 10,000 jobs nationwide. The Minister  of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake stated when he hosted the Managing […] The post FG to establish Africa’s largest rare earth and critical minerals plant in Nasarawa  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FG, AIHS Push For Local Building Materials, Affordable Housing

In a renewed effort to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit, the federal government and organisers of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) have unveiled plans to promote local building materials and make affordable housing a reality for millions of Nigerians. This was disclosed ahead of the 19th edition of the AIHS, scheduled to hold from July […]

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1 week ago Africa’s AI Awakening: Building transparent, safe, and inclusive digital futures

In May 2025, leaders from various African nations convened in Addis Ababa under the auspices of the African Union to read more Africa’s AI Awakening: Building transparent, safe, and inclusive digital futures

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1 week ago Federal Gov’t, AIHS Push For Local Building Materials, Affordable Housing

In a renewed effort to tackle Nigeria’s housing deficit, the Federal Government and organisers of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) have unveiled plans to promote local building materials and make affordable housing a reality for millions of Nigerians. This was disclosed ahead of the 19th edition of the AIHS, scheduled to hold from July […]

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1 week ago Nigeria, Benin sign integration agreement, as Tinubu, Talon call for urgent regional reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria and the Republic of Benin took a significant step towards deeper bilateral integration on Saturday, June 21, by signing an agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation and serving as a model for broader Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional integration. The Nigeria-Benin integration effort builds on recent initiatives such […] The post Nigeria, Benin sign integration agreement, as Tinubu, Talon call for urgent regional reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago AAPU charges African intellectuals in diaspora to return home for nation building

Tribune Online AAPU charges African intellectuals in diaspora to return home for nation building The President of the Association of African Private Universities (AAPU), Prof Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has called on all African intellectuals in diaspora to return to Africa after graduation in order to contribute their quota towards the development of Africa. He made the call during an award of excellence for his outstanding contributions to education in […] AAPU charges African intellectuals in diaspora to return home for nation building Tribune Online

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2 w. ago AfDB approves $184m for Egypt to build Africa’s largest solar plant

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved up to $184.1 million in financing for the Obelisk solar power project read more AfDB approves $184m for Egypt to build Africa’s largest solar plant

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3 w. ago PMA, Coatings Group partner to drive Nigeria’s $2.7bn paints market

Paint Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (PMA) and the Coatings Group have partnered to drive Nigeria’s paints and coatings market, which read more PMA, Coatings Group partner to drive Nigeria’s $2.7bn paints market

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3 w. ago Resilient organisations are at the frontline of a just future — Kimberly Bayer

As Ford Foundation celebrates transformative impact of BUILD Initiative The Ford Foundation Office for West Africa (OWA) recently welcomed Kimberly read more Resilient organisations are at the frontline of a just future — Kimberly Bayer

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3 w. ago Ashoka Africa commits to empowering youths with skills to foster social innovation

Unveils 2025 cohort of changemakers Determined to build a network of social entrepreneurs, Ashoka Africa, an organisation dedicated to fostering read more Ashoka Africa commits to empowering youths with skills to foster social innovation

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3 w. ago Foreign Minister Advocates Collaboration Among West African States For Regional Integration

Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs minister, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has advocated collaboration among West African States for a greater economic and regional integration by leveraging its shared market potential and demographic advantages. The minister made the assertion during a Private Sector Roundtable in Lagos, as part of the build-up to the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), which […]

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