7 h. ago Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications

In a significant move to scale digital commerce across Africa, Bumpa today launched its comprehensive Partners’ Program – a structured read more Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications

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10 h. ago Investors Advocate Increased Capital In Critical Sectors To Drive Economic Growth

The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) has emphasised the need for increased capital deployment in essential sectors to stimulate economic growth and development. This call was made during the ongoing 21st Annual Africa Venture Capital Association Conference in Lagos, themed “Bold Moves: Powering 10x in Africa,” which runs from April 28 to May 2, 2025. […]

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21 h. ago All Encumbrances To Investment Being Eliminated, VP Shettima Tells EU Delegation

The Nigerian government has reiterated its deep commitment to strategic partnership with the European Union (EU), as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) prepares to open its first West Africa office in Lagos. Nigeria officially became the EBRD’s 77th shareholder in February 2025, following the bank’s limited and incremental expansion to sub-Saharan Africa […]

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4 d. ago Shettima, Others Call For Financial Market Transformation In Africa, Middle

Vice President Kashim Shettima and other stakeholders have urged African capital markets to embrace digital transformation and enhance regional integration to create a financial system that is more efficient, accessible, and resilient. They made this call at the 2025 Conference of the Africa and Middle East Depositories Association, organised by the Central Securities Clearing System […]

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5 d. ago Climate activists renew call for climate reparations for Africa

Climate activists are again demanding what they say is long overdue: climate reparations from the world’s biggest polluters to the read more Climate activists renew call for climate reparations for Africa

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5 d. ago Taraba Advances Conservation Efforts With ANI Foundation Partnership

The Taraba State Government has strengthened its environmental conservation agenda through a strategic partnership with the Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation. To commemorate Earth Day 2025, the theme is „Our Power, Our Planet.“ According to ANI, the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focuses on enhancing protection and sustainable management of the expansive Gashaka Gumti […]

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5 d. ago China, Kenya deepen strategic partnership with new infrastructure, trade agreement

China and Kenya announced on Thursday that they had elevated their diplomatic relationship to a “new level” following a high-level read more China, Kenya deepen strategic partnership with new infrastructure, trade agreement

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6 d. ago UK Firm To Execute $500m Energy Infrastructure Projects In Katsina

A UK-based lPan-African clean energy infrastructure development and asset management company, Genesis Energy Holding, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Katsina State Government for a US$500million investment. This investment will enable the development, financing and execution of a series of major energy infrastructure projects across the State. The agreement outlines a strategic partnership […]

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6 d. ago NCAC, Centre Partner To Champion African Heritage, Innovation

The Africa Centre has announced a strategic partnership with the National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), aimed at co-creating meaningful cultural programming, exhibitions, and artistic exchanges that honour Africa’s rich heritage and strengthen its global cultural influence. According to a statement issued to LEADERSHIP by Dr Denis Olofu, Head of Media NCAC, this partnership […]

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9 d. ago Holistic reforms panacea for advancing Nigeria’s democracy – Yiaga Africa

A civil society organisation, Yiaga Africa, has called for holistic legal and institutional reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s democratic process. Executive read more Holistic reforms panacea for advancing Nigeria’s democracy – Yiaga Africa

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9 d. ago “No nation has developed on aid,” Adesina urges Africa to embrace self

Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has delivered a compelling call for Africa to reposition itself in read more “No nation has developed on aid,” Adesina urges Africa to embrace self-reliance

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9 d. ago Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework

By Adewale Sanyaolu   The federal government and the United Kingdom are collaborating to enhance regulatory innovation and capacity development in Nigeria’s gas sector, with a focus on domestic utilisation, regional energy integration, gas-to-power projects, expansion of infrastructure through targeted investment and innovation, including pipelines and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) networks. The strategic partnership was […] The post Nigeria, UK seal pact to boost gas sector regulatory framework appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago British High Commission boosts Nigeria Rugby with equipment donation

In a landmark gesture aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting sports development, the British High Commission has made a generous donation of jerseys, boots, rugby balls, and other essential equipment to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF). The initiative is part of a strategic partnership with UK-based charity, SOS Kit Aid, known for supporting […] The post British High Commission boosts Nigeria Rugby with equipment donation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago China Seeks Global Alliance Against Trump Tariffs Amid Threat To Africa

Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has urged the international community to unite against the torrent of tariffs being imposed on several countries by United States President, Donald Trump, warning that the action could trigger global recession with dire consequences especially for Africa. The Chinese envoy made the call on […]

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1 week ago AYCF commends Governor Uba Sani’s partnership with World Bank, calls for public cooperation

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has extended its heartfelt commendation to the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, for his unwavering commitment to the development and progress of the state through the strategic partnership with the World Bank.  AYCF President General Yerima Shettima said the collaboration, which encompasses a remarkable […] The post AYCF commends Governor Uba Sani’s partnership with World Bank, calls for public cooperation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NSDC, SINOMACH Seal $1bn Deal To Boost Nigeria’s Sugar Industry

The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s state-owned conglomerate, SINOMACH, to develop a large-scale sugarcane cultivation and processing project in Nigeria with a target capacity of one million metric tonnes of sugar. The agreement, which is an early outcome of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership championed by […]

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2 w. ago Lagos strengthens position as Nigeria’s technology nerve centre

Lagos, a metropolis of over 20 million people, is strengthening its position as Nigeria’s technology nerve centre, steadily expanding its data centre footprint to align with Africa’s broader digital infrastructure network. Nigeria’s commercial hub drives most of the country’s 16 operational data centres, including Google, MDXi (MainOne by Equinix) and Africa Data Centres, within a Read More

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2 w. ago SSE Lab unveils Manufacturing Business Accelerator program for emerging African entrepreneurs

The Small-Scale Enterprise (SSE Lab), has launched the Manufacturing Business Accelerator (MBA) Program Cohort 2 to support aspiring and emerging read more SSE Lab unveils Manufacturing Business Accelerator program for emerging African entrepreneurs

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2 w. ago Gov Yusuf Visits Morocco To Seek Partnerships For Kano’s Economic Growth

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has embarked on a strategic working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco to explore bilateral partnerships that could fast-track economic development in the state. The visit, confirmed in a statement on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, focused on fostering collaborations in critical sectors, including agricultural mechanisation, fertilizer […]

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2 w. ago Chinese investors to inject $1bn into Nigeria’s sugar industry

The National Sugar Development Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chinese conglomerate, SINOMACH, for a sugarcane cultivation and processing project that aims to produce up to one million metric tonnes of sugar annually in Nigeria. According to a statement on Sunday, the agreement, a product of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership initiated by President Read More

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