37 h. ago VOW2025: Women need men as allies to lead Africa’s future — ex

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the Voice of Women Conference and Awards 2025 (VOW2025) in Abuja, former South African Deputy President and ex-UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka made a powerful and heartfelt call to African women: to embrace leadership boldly but never forget the critical role men play as allies in the journey toward […] The post VOW2025: Women need men as allies to lead Africa’s future — ex-South African deputy president, Mlambo-Ngcuka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago ‘Building globally competitive brands out of Africa’ to top African Brands’ summit

The African Brands, a foremost platform dedicated to celebrating and advancing brand excellence, creativity, and innovation across the continent, has read more ‘Building globally competitive brands out of Africa’ to top African Brands’ summit

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44 h. ago AFRIMA hails Tinubu, CBN, bankers’ committee over National Theatre revamp

Tribune Online AFRIMA hails Tinubu, CBN, bankers’ committee over National Theatre revamp The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Bankers’ Committee for their role in revamping and reopening the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos. AFRIMA described the restoration of the 1976 landmark as a major step […] AFRIMA hails Tinubu, CBN, bankers’ committee over National Theatre revamp Tribune Online

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52 h. ago West African Insurers To Offer Insurance Solutions To Climate Change

West African insurers under the auspices of the West Africa Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) are set to offer insurance solutions to the ongoing climatic change that is disrupting countries in the Africa and the rest of the world. The underwriters, through its the 2025 WAICA Education conference, scheduled to take place from Sunday, 12 October […]

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3 d. ago West African Insurers converge in Nigeria for climate change risks discourse

By Henry Uche Over 250 insurance delegates across West Africa will converge in Lagos for the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) education conference 2025, for climate change risks discourse. Slated for October 12 to 15 in Lagos under the aegis of Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), behalf of the broader Nigerian insurance market, with the […] The post West African Insurers converge in Nigeria for climate change risks discourse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s tax reforms get African Tax Administration Forum’s nod

Tribune Online Nigeria’s tax reforms get African Tax Administration Forum’s nod •.Africa must be on the table in global agenda —FIRS chairman The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s tax reforms which culminated in the new tax laws, describing them as necessary for economic growth and development. The recently-inaugurated Executive Secretary of the continental body, Ms Mary Baine, made the support […] Nigeria’s tax reforms get African Tax Administration Forum’s nod Tribune Online

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3 d. ago AI revolution: Africa’s 1.4 billion voices must count – Dania

By Chinenye Anuforo Oluwaseun Dania, Managing Director of Alpha-Geek Technologies and one of the leading voices in African technology, has urged global leaders to ensure Africa is not sidelined in the governance of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meeting on the launch of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance […] The post AI revolution: Africa’s 1.4 billion voices must count – Dania appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Africa’s digital future takes centre stage at UNGA sidelines

The African Union has praised the Forward Africa Leaders Symposium (FALS) for spotlighting the continent’s digital transformation at a critical read more Africa’s digital future takes centre stage at UNGA sidelines

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8 d. ago Court adjourns NBM’s lawsuit against Edo govt, others to Nov 26

Tribune Online Court adjourns NBM’s lawsuit against Edo govt, others to Nov 26 A Federal High Court sitting in Benin has again adjourned proceedings in the fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the NBM of Africa, a Pan-African Organisation against Court adjourns NBM’s lawsuit against Edo govt, others to Nov 26 Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Japan cancels ‘Africa Hometown’ initiative for Nigerians, others

Tribune Online Japan cancels ‘Africa Hometown’ initiative for Nigerians, others The initiative aimed to foster cultural and educational exchanges between four Japanese municipalities and four African countries... Japan cancels ‘Africa Hometown’ initiative for Nigerians, others Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Don urges African Scholars to embrace Classics as Africa’s heritage

Tribune Online Don urges African Scholars to embrace Classics as Africa’s heritage By Eniola Shobiye A professor in the Department of Classics, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Olakunbi Olasope, has urged African scholars to stop viewing Classics only through the lens of Greece and Rome, but instead, recognise it as part of Africa’s heritage. Professor Olasope made the assertion last Thursday while delivering the 593rd inaugural […] Don urges African Scholars to embrace Classics as Africa’s heritage Tribune Online

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1 week ago NPA to build globally competitive port system to attract FDI, boost investors’ confidence – Dantsoho

… Says seaports’ efficiency contributes 19.6% growth in non-oil exports in H1, 2025 By Steve Agbota The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has said the authority is working to build a globally competitive port system that will enhance trade facilitation, attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and boost investor confidence […] The post NPA to build globally competitive port system to attract FDI, boost investors’ confidence – Dantsoho appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago PICTORIAL: Tinubu To Africa: Finance Your Minerals, Control Supply Chains

President Bola Tinubu has called for a complete overhaul of the global financial architecture governing Africa’s mineral resources, saying it was time for African nations to not only finance their own mineral sectors but also assert their influence and control over African products’ global supply chains. This, the President stated, had become necessary if African […]

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1 week ago Tinubu To Africa: Finance Your Minerals, Control Supply Chains

President Bola Tinubu has called for a complete overhaul of the global financial architecture governing Africa’s mineral resources, saying it was time for African nations to not only finance their own mineral sectors but also assert their influence and control over African products’ global supply chains. This, the President stated, had become necessary if African […]

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1 week ago Nigeria’s U12 Girls’ Team Crowned ITF/CAT West African Junior Champions, Qualify For AJC

Team Nigeria’s Girls’ U-12 tennis team has been crowned champions of the ITF/CAT U-12 West African Junior Teams’ Championship, securing qualification for the Africa Junior Championships (AJC). The team triumphed over West African rivals, including hosts Ghana, Togo, Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, in a regional tournament held at the Gold Coast Tennis Club in […]

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1 week ago Minister harps on partnership to boost African youths’ access to quality healthcare

Tribune Online Minister harps on partnership to boost African youths’ access to quality healthcare THE Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has stressed the importance of partnerships in improving young people’s access to quality healthcare across the continent. He stated this while receiving international delegates and representatives of the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), International Pharmaceutical Students Federation (IPSF), Africa CDC, African Union, UN Nigeria, WHO, and […] Minister harps on partnership to boost African youths’ access to quality healthcare Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Senator Umar Urges Youths To Lead Africa’s Trade, Innovation

Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committees on Trade and Investment, and Rules and Business, has called on African youth to take the lead in unlocking the continent’s economic potential through leadership, trade, and strategic collaboration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the 2025 Africa and the Middle […]

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2 w. ago Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert

Tribune Online Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert GIVEN Africa’s rapidly growing youth population, there is a greater need than ever for clear rules and easily available mental health treatments to address the increased frequency of depression and behavioural disorders in children on the continent. Professor Olayinka Omigbodun, a child psychiatrist, who made a call in her inaugural lecture entitled “Our Children’s Mental […] Behavioural disorders and depression in African children common — Expert Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Niteon launches Africa’s first manufacturers’ bank to unlock $200bn export market

Niteon, a local digital export marketplace, has unveiled Niteon Capital, Africa’s first neobank built exclusively for African manufacturers. Founded by Nigerian entrepreneurs Tony Nwose and Daniel Chukwuemelie, the US-based startup has already established itself as a key bridge between verified African producers, including agriculture, fabrics, and minerals, and global buyers. With operations spanning the US, […] The post Niteon launches Africa’s first manufacturers’ bank to unlock $200bn export market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation

Tribune Online African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation AFRICAN leaders, experts, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen regional integration, and drive inclusive growth across the continent. Opening the Nigerian Economic Society’s (NES) 66th Annual Conference in Abuja, recently, Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima stated that Nigeria’s youthful population — on average aged […] African leaders, AfDB push for governance reforms, regional integration for Africa’s transformation Tribune Online

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