23 h. ago W/African Energy Forum To Catalyse Investment, Highlight Upstream Devt

The upcoming West African Energy Summit (WAES), is expected to catalyse investment, technology transfer and cross-border collaboration between African energy makers and global service providers. The forum has attracted endorsements from key stakeholders and governments within and outside the region. The summit also aims to highlight upstream development, emerging markets, technology deployment and decarbonisation strategies […]

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49 h. ago Yari Champions Arewa Unity, Youth Empowerment, Economic Revival

The former governor of Zamfara State and current senator representing Zamfara West senatorial zone in the National Assembly, Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari has called on stakeholders across Northern Nigeria to embrace unity, development, and economic resilience as key pillars for transforming the region. Yari made the call over the weekend in Kaduna while chairing a […]

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3 d. ago Coalition can’t deceive Southeast, we’ve seen the light – Umahi

From Chukwuma Umeorah Minister of Works David Umahi has declared that the Southeast will not be swayed by political coalitions or opposition movements in the build-up to the 2027 general elections. He insisted that the region has seen tangible developments under President Bola Tinubu and will no longer return to the politics of sentiment. Speaking […] The post Coalition can’t deceive Southeast, we’ve seen the light – Umahi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has applauded the recent appointments of two accomplished women to high-ranking positions in Ghana and Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing the developments as a triumph for gender inclusion and leadership in the region. In Ghana, Madam Jemilat Mahamah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the […] The post WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Why WAES Will Unlock West Africa’s Investment Opportunities – Tuggar

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, is upbeat that the maiden West African Economic Summit (WAES) that was held between June 20 and 21, 2025, in  Abuja will not only unlock the investment opportunities in West Africa but also promote integration and development in the region. The summit, which was an initiative of President […]

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1 week ago Tinubu Confers GCON Honor On Outgoing Afreximbank Boss Oramah

President Bola Tinubu has conferred one of Nigeria’s highest honors, Grand Commander of the Order of Niger (GCON) on the outgoing President of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Professor Benedict Oramah, for his outstanding contributions to the development of Nigeria and African region. President Tinubu conferred the honour on Oramah on Friday at the 32nd Afreximbank […]

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2 w. ago NDDC unveils plan for agric revolution, food security in oil region

The much-expected agric revolution in the oil region may be on the corner as the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) read more NDDC unveils plan for agric revolution, food security in oil region

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2 w. ago We’ll Deliver Sustainable Development Across Lake Chad Region – Buni

In a renewed demonstration of leadership and regional solidarity, the executive governor of Yobe State and chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has led a high-level strategic mission to the headquarters of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in N’Djamena, Chad. A statement issued by the forum secretary, […]

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2 w. ago ICMC moves to promote peaceful conflict resolution, improve access to justice

Tribune Online ICMC moves to promote peaceful conflict resolution, improve access to justice The organisers stated that the event will offer both free and subsidised mediation services for disputes in key areas such as family matters, workplace issues, land conflicts, and commercial disagreements. ICMC moves to promote peaceful conflict resolution, improve access to justice Tribune Online

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2 w. ago WAES Reflects Nigeria’s Commitment To Inclusive Growth In West Africa – Bianca Ojukwu

Minister of state for foreign affairs, Bianca Odumegwu- Ojukwu, has said the ongoing West African Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja reflects Nigeria’s steadfast commitment to inclusive, region-wide collaboration for collective development. The minister stated this in her remarks at the opening ceremony of the summit in Abuja yesterday, stressing that it was initiated by President […]

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2 w. ago West African Ministers Renew Calls For More Trade, investment

Ministers of member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have renewed calls for increased priorities in the areas of trade, investment and industrial development to save the region from dependency on foreign interests. Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, led discussions on these critical sectors during the opening of the […]

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2 w. ago NDDC to receive more recovered funds for projects – EFCC chairman

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, has announced that more recovered looted funds will be made available to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to execute projects in the Niger Delta region. Olukoyede made this statement in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, while commissioning two NDDC […] The post NDDC to receive more recovered funds for projects – EFCC chairman appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Senate Confident South West Dev’t Commission Will Bridge Infrastructure Deficits

The Senate on Tuesday affirmed that the South West Development Commission (SWDC) will not only thrive, but also make a significant difference by bridging infrastructural deficits and accelerating overall development in the South West region. Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South West Development, Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central), gave the assurance during […]

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3 w. ago ECOWAS partners Germany, Spain, and EU on £110m projects to improve peace, development in region

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with Germany, Spain, and the European Union, has launched four projects worth £110 million to drive peace and development in the West African region. The joint projects cover four areas, which include Peace, Security and Governance (EPSG), implementation of the AfCFTA/Trade […] The post ECOWAS partners Germany, Spain, and EU on £110m projects to improve peace, development in region appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago NDDC @ 25: IAWPA Set To Begin Solar Fan Project For Niger Delta Communities

The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has congratulated the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on its 25th anniversary, revealing its plan distributing solar fans in some communities. “We commend the Commission’s developmental role in the Niger Delta region, transforming lives and promoting sustainable development,” IAWPA’s International Spokesman, Amb Emmanuel Nkweke, said in a […]

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