21 h. ago Sahara Group Foundation Awards $130,000 To 20 African EXTRApreneurs

The Sahara Group Foundation (SGF), the social impact arm of Sahara Group, a leading energy and infrastructure conglomerate, has awarded over USD 130,000 to 20 outstanding African EXTRApreneurs under its flagship Sahara Impact Fund (SIF) Cohort 4 and Making A Difference Around Africa (MADAA) initiatives. For nearly two decades, the Sahara Group Foundation has been […]

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53 h. ago Come Clean On ‘Dealings’ With Bandits, African Democratic Congress, Atiku Tell Federal Govt

African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, have asked the federal government to open up on how the kidnapped Nigerians were released from bandits’ den. In separate statements, the coalition party and Atiku raised concerns about the opaque and troubling manner in which the hostages’ releases were secured. They were reacting […]

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3 d. ago REMAPSEN Rallies African Journalists To Drive Fight Against NTDs

The African Media Network for Health and Environment (REMAPSEN) has launched the fourth edition of its annual Media Forum, renewing its call for stronger media engagement in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) across the continent. The virtual launch, held on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, brought together more than 100 journalists, civil society groups, […]

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3 d. ago SEE LIST: Canada Flags Nigeria, 16 Other African Countries In High

Canada’s latest high-risk travel advisories, issued between November 13 and 15, 2025, mark one of its most extensive reassessments of security risks in Africa, covering 17 countries across the continent. During the three-day update, Global Affairs Canada reaffirmed high-risk advisories for 34 countries worldwide, citing escalating instability, fragile governance, and rising cross-border security threats. The […]

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4 d. ago Nigeria Leads African Continental Free Trade Takeoff, Eyes $3.4trn Market

Nigeria has intensified its efforts to expedite the commencement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to capitalise on the continent’s $3.4 trillion market opportunity. Nigeria has reaffirmed its leading role in driving the full take-off of the project, at the inaugural AfCFTA Public–Private–Press (P3) Summit in Abuja, on Monday, Speaking at the event, […]

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5 d. ago EU, African Leaders To Talk Trade, Minerals, As Ukraine Looms Large

They will be gathering in Angola on Monday for a summit aimed at deepening economic and security ties, which will serve as a backdrop to emergency talks on Ukraine. The post EU, African Leaders To Talk Trade, Minerals, As Ukraine Looms Large appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago African Development Bank, Devt Finance Institutions Partner To Bridge Financing Gap

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group and key regional Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) are to collaborate to bridge the financing gap and mobilise additional funding for Africa’s development. This is contained in a statement by the Bank on Saturday. The bank and the institutions said the initiative was designed to enhance joint project development, harmonise […]

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8 d. ago We Won’t Let Coalition Take Over African Democratic Congress – Bala’s Group

An acclaimed Board of Trustees (BoT) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has passed a vote of confidence on the party’s national chairman, Hon. Nafiu Bala, while condemning what it described as attempts by some external political actors to interfere in the party’s internal affairs. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, BoT member Abdmameen […]

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8 d. ago African Democratic Congress To Ruling Party: Stop Blaming Trump For Insecurity

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the secretary to the government of the federation, George Akume, for blaming the recent terrorist attacks in Kebbi and Kwara States on the remarks made by the United States President Donald Trump. The national publicity secretary of ADC, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, described the claim as amateurish deflection and […]

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9 d. ago African Democratic Congress, Saraki Condemn Kwara Church Killing

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the killing and abduction of worshippers at  Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, warning that the “Christian genocide” narrative, previously dismissed, is becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy under the Tinubu administration. Similarly, former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki has condemned the terrorist attack on Eruku town, Kwara state, […]

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9 d. ago PSG Star Achraf Hakimi Named African Player Of The Year 2025

Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain defender, Achraf Hakimi, has been crowned the African Men’s Player of the Year, marking his first-ever win of the prestigious continental honour. Hakimi, 27, capped an outstanding season after lifting the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1 title, French Cup and UEFA Super Cup with PSG. He finished ahead of previous winners […]

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1 week ago The Enduring Imperative: Building Leadership Pipelines for Africa’s Future

Why Leadership Can No Longer Be Left to Chance In an African business landscape reshaped by relentless technological change, shifting read more The Enduring Imperative: Building Leadership Pipelines for Africa’s Future

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1 week ago Fashion Expert, Oyefeso Blends African Fashion With Advocacy For Women Designers

Creative designer and writer, Oyefeso Sekinat Ejimoh, is steadily building a name for herself in the African-inspired fashion space, drawing from culture, personal experience and a passion for sustainability. From garments to thought-provoking articles, Oyefeso is weaving together fashion, identity and empowerment in ways that continue to attract attention within and outside the creative community. […]

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1 week ago ‘Nigeria’s Local Content Model Suitable For African Oil Producers Growth’

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), has urged a stronger public–private supplier collaboration across Africa’s oil and gas industry. It noted that Nigeria’s NOGICD Act, implemented by the NCDMB, had delivered impressive results, raising in-country value retention and local manufacturing from five per cent in 2010 to 56 per cent in 2024, a model […]

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1 week ago Osimhen, Hakimi, Salah Shortlisted For ‘African Best Player’ Award

Nigerian Victor Osimhen, Moroccan Achraf Hakimi and Egyptian Mohamed Salah were shortlisted on Sunday for the 2025 African men’s player of the year award, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced. Moroccans Ghizlane Chebbak and Sanaa Mssoudy and Nigerian Rasheedat Ajibade are the contenders for the African women’s player of the year title. Currently injured, […]

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1 week ago Nigeria Might Finally Be Ready For The African Market – And It Shows

Something shifted last Friday and I caught myself nodding instead of sighing for once. The Nigeria Custom Service, Comptroller General ,Adewale Adeniyi, stood at the State House briefing and announced that Nigeria is preparing to suspend duties on eligible African goods under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). And the confidence in his tone […]

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2 w. ago African Continental Free Trade Agreement: Nigeria Plans Duties Suspension On Goods — Customs CG

Comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday said Nigeria is preparing to suspend customs duties on eligible goods traded within the continent as part of its commitment to fully implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Speaking at the State House Meet the Press briefing in Abuja, Adeniyi said […]

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2 w. ago AfCFTA: Nigeria Set To Suspend Duties On African Goods — Customs CG

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Friday, said Nigeria was preparing to suspend customs duties on eligible goods traded within the continent as part of its commitment to fully implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Speaking at the State House ‘Meet the Press’ briefing in Abuja, Adeniyi […]

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2 w. ago Google To Pay $40m To South African News Media For Suffering Reduced Visibility

Google will pay over $40 million to support South African news media after the country’s Competition Commission (CompCom) found that the tech giant reduced the visibility and monetisation of local news content on its platforms, limiting referral traffic and favouring foreign outlets. CompCom disclosed the payment agreement in a final report published Thursday, detailing its […]

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2 w. ago African Democratic Congress Flays Tinubu Over New N1.15tr Loan

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s approval of a fresh N1.15 trillion domestic loan, describing it as another sign of inconsistency and fiscal recklessness under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The opposition party said the new loan exposes the government’s failure to match words with action, particularly after claiming earlier in […]

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