25 h. ago Federal Government Urged To Ban Importation Of Locally Produced Goods

The Federal Government has been urged to take decisive steps to protect local manufacturers by discouraging the importation of products already produced domestically. The appeal was made by Abass Fawaz, a director at Prestige Cosmetic Limited, during the Beauty West Africa Trade Exhibition at Landmark Event Center, Victoria Island, Lagos, which commenced on Tuesday. Fawaz […]

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67 h. ago OTUWA laments West Africa’s deepening social protection crisis

•Demands urgent Just-Transition action West African labour unions have issued a strong warning about the region’s collapsing social protection systems and the urgent need for a fair, inclusive transition to greener economies, following a high-level workshop convened by the Organisation of Trade Unions of West Africa (OTUWA) in Abuja, last week. The two-day meeting, organised […]

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2 d. ago Publicis, Moving Walls Announce Official Launch Of Ghana’s First Advanced OOH Measurement Platform

Publicis West Africa (PWA) has announced the official launch of Ghana’s first advanced Out-of-Home (OOH) measurement platform in partnership with global advertising technology leader, Moving Walls. This groundbreaking initiative marks a new era in the country’s advertising industry, providing precise audience insights and measurable campaign effectiveness for brands and agencies. In today’s data-driven world, the […]

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3 d. ago ECOWAS @50: West Africa stands at crossroads of insecurity, democratic backsliding – CORNWEST director

Timipere Felix Allison, executive director, Conflict Research Network West Africa, has called on the Economic of West African States (ECOWAS) read more ECOWAS @50: West Africa stands at crossroads of insecurity, democratic backsliding – CORNWEST director

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5 d. ago Insecurity: Troops foil ISWAP attack in Borno, uncover illegal mining site in Kaduna

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian Army, have repelled an attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Miyanti in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

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6 d. ago Terrorism surge now an existential threat to West Africa – ECOWAS

ECOWAS warns the UN that rising terrorism in West Africa is now an existential threat, disrupting trade and expanding into coastal states. Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorism-surge-now-an-existential-threat-to-west-africa-ecowas/

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7 d. ago VIDEO: US ambassador reports ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria to UN Secuirity Council

“The United States is concerned and outraged by the ongoing slaughter of thousands of Christians in Nigeria by various ethnic militias in the middle belt as well as terrorists like Boko Haram and ISIS West Africa in the north. It is tragic and it is unacceptable. Churches are burning, villages are being razed, thousands are killed, clergy murdered...

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7 d. ago FirstBank hosts SMEConnect webinar to empower small, medium enterprises

FirstBank, West Africa’s premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, is pleased to announce its upcoming SMEConnect Webinar scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. The SMEConnect Webinar is one of the ways FirstBank delivers its capacity building of its value propositions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It is designed to empower […]

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8 d. ago UK urges regional cooperation to counter terrorism in West Africa, Sahel

The UK calls for stronger regional cooperation to combat the growing threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, urging African-led security initiati Read More

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8 d. ago TD Africa backs Nigeria’s digital, energy transition with new data centre agreement

TD Africa, West Africa’s largest technology distribution company, has deepened its support for Nigeria’s energy transition and digital transformation agenda read more TD Africa backs Nigeria’s digital, energy transition with new data centre agreement

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9 d. ago Federal Government, UNDP Launch Partnership To Promote Democracy In West Africa

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) have signed a landmark Regional Partnership For Democracy (RPD) to strengthen democratic governance, reinforce political stability and promote inclusive participation across West Africa. The RPD, which is an initiative of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, was coming at a time the region was grappling […]

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1 week ago ISWAP Terrorists Kill Army General Captured In Deadly Borno Ambush

A senior Nigerian Army officer, Brigadier General M. Uba, has been killed in Borno State after Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters reportedly intercepted and tracked his location along the Damboa–Biu road. Security sources confirmed that the incident happened soon after the commander joined a joint air and ground mission that targeted insurgents in the area. Reports […] The post ISWAP Terrorists Kill Army General Captured In Deadly Borno Ambush appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago ‘Textures of Humanity’, photo book, exhibition, opens at Nahous Gallery

For nearly over 10 years across West, East, North, and Southern Africa, where he was welcomed into homes, studios, and read more ‘Textures of Humanity’, photo book, exhibition, opens at Nahous Gallery

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1 week ago UPDATED: Four dead, missing general found after fresh terrorist raid in Borno

Fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Friday night ambushed and killed four people including two soldiers read more UPDATED: Four dead, missing general found after fresh terrorist raid in Borno

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1 week ago Filmhouse Group, WinlitFest 2025 partner to champion future of African storytelling

Filmhouse Group, West Africa’s leading film exhibition and entertainment company, has announced a strategic partnership for the 4th edition of read more Filmhouse Group, WinlitFest 2025 partner to champion future of African storytelling

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1 week ago If we must lead in West Africa, we must be able to communicate in English, French —Olaide Turner

Mrs Olaide Turner-Moyet is the Director of Alliance Française, Ibadan. She is a cultural advocate and a storyteller, proving that art and language are not luxuries but necessities in shaping identity, inspiring unity, and rewriting the narrative of a nation. In this interview with KINGSLEY ALUMONA, she speaks about her career, the role of women […]

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2 w. ago Oyetola elected FCWC chairman, pledges to tackle illegal fishing across West Africa

Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has been elected chairman of the Conference of Ministers of the Fisheries read more Oyetola elected FCWC chairman, pledges to tackle illegal fishing across West Africa

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2 w. ago MOWAA reaffirms respect for Benin throne, clarifies controversy around Benin bronzes

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has reaffirmed its deep respect for His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, CFR, and the revered Benin Kingdom, clarifying misconceptions about its role and collections.  In a statement issued in Benin City, the Museum emphasised its commitment to preserving and advancing West Africa’s […]

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2 w. ago Over 100 terrorists killed as deadly clash erupts between Boko Haram and ISWAP

Boko Haram fighters are clashing with rival group Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), with reports indicating that more than read more Over 100 terrorists killed as deadly clash erupts between Boko Haram and ISWAP

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2 w. ago NAF airstrikes kill ISWAP terrorists in Borno’s Mallam Fatori, Shuwaram

The airstrikes by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter jets have successfully neutralised several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the Mallam Fatori and Shuwaram areas of Borno State...

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