25 h. ago WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA

Tribune Online WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA POLICYMAKERS and private sector leaders at the West Africa Business Summit (WAES 2025) have called for stronger coordination, practical reforms, and production-focused policies to unlock the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Among several strategic conversations held during the summit, one of the key panel sessions, titled “Overcoming Barriers to Harnessing […] WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA Tribune Online

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26 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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3 d. ago NLC Demands Immediate Release Of Withheld Osun LG Allocations

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of all withheld local government allocations to democratically elected councils in Osun State. The demand follows what the NLC described as a deliberate act of sabotage against grassroots governance. In a communique issued after a joint meeting of its National Administrative Council […] The post NLC Demands Immediate Release Of Withheld Osun LG Allocations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Public Hearing: Clamour For More States, LGs, Others Top Constitution Review

The clamour for the creation of more states, local governments, state police, and other demands topped the agenda on Friday at the commencement of the public hearing in the South West for the review of the 1999 constitution. Stakeholders in the region, at the well-attended public hearing, called for the creation of more states, local […]

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7 d. ago Lagos LG poll: Deputy Speaker Meranda calls for unity among APC members

By Lukman Olabiyi The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, has called for unity among members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the local government poll, slated for Saturday, July 12. Meranda made the call following a strategic meeting held at Lagos House, Marina, between […] The post Lagos LG poll: Deputy Speaker Meranda calls for unity among APC members appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago CCM Nigeria, stakeholders call for local support amid global funds gap

By Doris Obinna  The Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Nigeria for the Global Fund and the National Assembly have called for urgent domestic funding to cover the gap created by an 11 per cent reduction in the Global Fund‘s allocation to Nigeria, from $970 million to $860 million This call was made on Tuesday in Lagos at the commencement of the three-day CCM Nigeria 70th Annual Retreat […] The post CCM Nigeria, stakeholders call for local support amid global funds gap appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago SOS on Elenusonso Road: Ido community begs Makinde, Sen Alli, Rep Oseni for urgent intervention

Tribune Online SOS on Elenusonso Road: Ido community begs Makinde, Sen Alli, Rep Oseni for urgent intervention The people of Elenusonso, a community in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State, have called on the state governor, Seyi Makinde; Senator Sharafadeen Alli; and House of Representatives member, Remi Oseni to come to their aid over the dilapidated condition of their road. SOS on Elenusonso Road: Ido community begs Makinde, Sen Alli, Rep Oseni for urgent intervention Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Yelewata massacre: Senate urges FG to deploy troops, rebuild communities

From Kenneth Udeh,  Abuja The Nigerian Senate has condemned the horrific massacre of over 200 civilians in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, calling on the Federal Government to urgently deploy additional troops to restore peace and order in the affected areas. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Titus Tartenger Zam […] The post Yelewata massacre: Senate urges FG to deploy troops, rebuild communities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Plateau killings: Northern Elders Forum demands urgent action on region’s security 

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal massacre of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling the atrocity a chilling reflection of the country’s deepening security crisis and failure of leadership. In a statement issued on Tuesday by NEF’s spokesperson, […] The post Plateau killings: Northern Elders Forum demands urgent action on region’s security  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NEF Denounces Plateau Killings, Demands Urgent Action On Northern Nigeria’s Security Collapse

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned in the strongest terms the brutal massacre of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu local government area of Plateau State, calling the atrocity a chilling reflection of the country’s deepening security crisis and failure of leadership. In a statement issued in Abuja, yesterday by NEF’s spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika […]

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2 w. ago Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity

Tribune Online Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has condemned the brutal killing of innocent Nigerian travellers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau, calling the atrocity a reflection of... Plateau killings: Northern elders demand urgent action on insecurity Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Edo property owner seeks Okpebholo, CP, Oba’s intervention over house demolition

A property owner in Okhenmwenre Community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, Benjamin Iwhotu, called on read more Edo property owner seeks Okpebholo, CP, Oba’s intervention over house demolition

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3 w. ago Delta North: APC Chairmen Disown Ned Nwoko’s Endorsement For 2nd Term

The Forum of Delta North All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairmen has disowned what it called purported endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko, the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District for a second term in 2027. The Forum, however, affirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu and Delta State governor, Sherif Oborevwori, for second term […]

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3 w. ago We want more of your govt’s impacts, Ekiti community tells Oyebanji

Tribune Online We want more of your govt’s impacts, Ekiti community tells Oyebanji Stakeholders and leaders including traditional ruler in Okemesi-Ekiti, Ekiti West Local Government Area of Ekiti State have called for more of the state government's presence in Okemesi community. We want more of your govt’s impacts, Ekiti community tells Oyebanji Tribune Online

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4 w. ago June 12: Chukwuma calls for strengthening democratic credentials of states, local government institutions

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha As Nigerians mark the 2025 Democracy Day celebration, the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, Chief Paul Chukwuma, has called for the strengthening of the democratic credentials of state and local government institutions in Nigeria. Chukwuma, in a statement issued on […] The post June 12: Chukwuma calls for strengthening democratic credentials of states, local government institutions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Mokwa Flooding: BCPG Urges Proactive Revalidation Of Buildings To Avert Collapses

Following the Mokwa flood disaster, which recently brought down homes, washed away roads and bridges, and rendered over 5,000 homeless amid a high death toll, the Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) has called for urgent revalidation of buildings in the locality to ascertain their structural integrity and avert imminent collapses. BCPG in a statement by […]

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