1 hour ago Africa’s ascent: Seizing sovereignty and opportunity in the new global order – (Part 1)

Introduction The 21st century is witnessing a seismic shift in global power dynamics. Traditional alliances are fraying, multilateral institutions are read more Africa’s ascent: Seizing sovereignty and opportunity in the new global order – (Part 1)

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2 h. ago Activist Deji Adeyanju Blames VIP Policing, Corruption For Rising Insecurity

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has blamed the worsening insecurity in Nigeria on the mismanagement of Police resources and systemic corruption within the Force. Speaking during a press conference alongside other activists in Abuja on Friday, Adeyanju criticised the deployment of Police officers to protect the nation’s elite, leaving ordinary citizens vulnerable to […]

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8 h. 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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8 h. ago BAT Marketing Nigeria Gets Award For Commitment To Diversity, Equity

BAT Marketing Nigeria has been recognised with an award for its commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in its operations and workplace culture. The award was received from Commonwealth Businesswomen Africa (CBW-Africa) held at the 2025 CBW-Africa Summit, which took place in Lagos. Head of Business Communication and Sustainability, BAT West and Central […]

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9 h. ago VP Shettima Extols UBA’s Dedication To Innovation, Emerging Markets At 75

The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has extolled what he termed the staying power of the United Bank of Africa (UBA) in the past 75 years, describing the financial institution as a pacesetter in innovation, emerging markets and generational ambition. “Seventy-five years is not something you pick up at a supermarket. It is earned. It’s […]

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9 h. ago Falana, associates demand demolition of structure next to Fawehinmi’s residence

By Lukman Olabiyi Associates and colleagues of the late legal icon and human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, are calling for the demolition of a multi-storey building allegedly constructed in violation of planning regulations beside his family home in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The building, known as APARTMENT, is said to have been erected without the […] The post Falana, associates demand demolition of structure next to Fawehinmi’s residence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago ‘Positive business clime creating healthy hospitality industry in Nigeria’

By Okorie Uguru The General Manager of Lagos Continental Hotel, Mr  Christoph Schleissing has said the relative stable business climate in Nigeria is creating a conducive environment for top hospitality outfits like  the Lagos Continental Hotel to thrive.  He explained that in the last few months between 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, the […] The post ‘Positive business clime creating healthy hospitality industry in Nigeria’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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16 h. ago “U.S. Tariffs Will Have Minimal Impact On Africa’s Trade” – Okonjo

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), recently addressed the potential effects of U.S. tariffs on Africa during an interview with Nigerian journalists at the World Bank’s Spring Meetings in Washington D.C on Friday. According to Okonjo-Iweala, the impact of the tariffs on the continent would be relatively minor due to […] The post “U.S. Tariffs Will Have Minimal Impact On Africa’s Trade” – Okonjo-Iweala appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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22 h. 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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23 h. ago Falana, others demand demolition of alleged illegal construction next to Fawehinmi’s residence

By Lukman Olabiyi Associates and colleagues of the late legal icon and human rights activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, are calling for the demolition of a multi-storey building allegedly constructed in violation of planning regulations beside his family home in Ikeja GRA, Lagos State. The building, known as APARTMENT, is said to have been erected without […] The post Falana, others demand demolition of alleged illegal construction next to Fawehinmi’s residence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Fawehinmi’s Associates Demand Demolition Of Hotel Near Late Legal Luminary’s Home

A coalition of senior lawyers, human rights advocates, journalists, and close associates of the late Chief Gani Fawehinmi (SAN), has demanded the immediate demolition of a four-storey hotel constructed beside the renowned lawyer’s residence in Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The group, which includes human rights lawyers such as Femi Falana (SAN), Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), and activists […]

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26 h. ago Emzor Reaffirms Commitment To Eradicating Malaria Across Africa

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a leading name in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector, has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting both national and international efforts aimed at combating the high prevalence of malaria in Nigeria and across Sub-Saharan Africa. World Malaria Day, is celebrated on April 25th each year. The day is used to highlight the burden […]

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27 h. ago From Nigeria to Kenya: How crypto regulation is spreading across Africa

As digital assets continue to gain traction across Africa, countries are stepping up efforts to regulate the space. Kenya is read more From Nigeria to Kenya: How crypto regulation is spreading across Africa

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28 h. ago Africa and Middle East leverage financial market infrastructure to forge new frontier

Bolstered by shared histories and burgeoning economic ties, Africa and the Middle East are setting their sights on becoming the read more Africa and Middle East leverage financial market infrastructure to forge new frontier

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30 h. ago Guinness World Record Fight: Bash Ali Wants Tinubu To Reconstitute Organizing Committee

Former World Boxing Federation Cruiserweight Champion, Bashiru Lawrence Ali, aka Bash Ali, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently re-inaugurate the Bash Ali Boxing Project Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to prevent the derailment of what could be Africa’s first-ever Guinness World Record Boxing Championship GWRBC) in Nigeria. Addressing a world press conference yesterday […]

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30 h. ago ‘We are in HMCA 2025 to support African hospitality industry with innovative, scalable solutions’

Recently, Hotel Managers Conference Africa (HMCA) announced IDS Next, a leading provider of hospitality software and integrated management systems, as read more ‘We are in HMCA 2025 to support African hospitality industry with innovative, scalable solutions’

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31 h. ago Africa Re grows profit to $132bn on market expansion, new business acquisition

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) in the 2024 financial year recorded a Gross Written Premium of $ 1.214 billion, read more Africa Re grows profit to $132bn on market expansion, new business acquisition

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32 h. 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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33 h. ago Morocco’s $10b plan shows Nigeria how to use rail to strengthen a nation’s economy

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI gave the go-ahead on Thursday for a rail expansion plan worth $10.3 billion, a good example read more Morocco’s $10b plan shows Nigeria how to use rail to strengthen a nation’s economy

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33 h. ago Katsina Summit Charts Bold Climate Action, Green Investment Agenda

The Katsina State Climate Action and Green Investment Summit, held on Wednesday in Abuja, concluded with stakeholders’ firm resolve to transform the state into a model of climate resilience and green economic development. The summit, which brought together representatives from government, the private sector, civil society, academia, development partners, and local communities, highlighted the urgent […]

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