18 h. ago Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets

By Chukwuma Umeorah Nigeria has, for the first time, hosted the African and Middle East Depositories Association (AMEDA) Conference, with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc playing host to key financial and capital market stakeholders across the region.  The two-day event, themed “Shaping the Future: Financial Market Infrastructures as Catalysts for Transforming Economies,” convened […] The post Nigeria hosts its first AMEDA conference as CSCS leads discussions on capital markets appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Excitement As ECOWAS Leaders Launch Celebrations Of 50th Anniversary

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched the beginning of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the regional bloc. This launch took place on  April 22, 2025, in Accra, Ghana with the leaders making more commitment to boost the economies of the […]

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Step Up Domestic Revenue Mobilisation Through Tax, IMF Tells Nigeria, Others

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other African economies to step up domestic revenue mobilisation, arguing that there is still ample room to increase taxation despite prevailing fiscal pressures. Speaking at a press briefing on the IMF’s 2025 Global Policy Agenda, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, citing Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, […]

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5 d. ago Tinubu hails ECOWAS as Ghana offers scholarships to 1,000 regional students

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for fostering regional integration. Bayo Onanuga, Special read more Tinubu hails ECOWAS as Ghana offers scholarships to 1,000 regional students

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6 d. ago Cybersecurity: Firm Introduces Autonomous AI Platform In Africa

A major shift in Africa’s cybersecurity landscape is underway as Mart Networks, a leading technology distributor across Africa and the Middle East, introduces Invinsense 6.0, an autonomous AI-powered cybersecurity platform designed to revolutionize how organizations defend against threats, manage exposure, and meet compliance standards. As African economies digitize at breakneck speed, cybersecurity infrastructure has struggled […]

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6 d. ago Tinubu urges bold reforms as ECOWAS grapples with member exits

President Bola Tinubu has called for sweeping reforms within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stressing that the read more Tinubu urges bold reforms as ECOWAS grapples with member exits

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6 d. ago IMF, African leaders warn of fragile recovery as growth outlook weakens

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and senior African economic officials warned on Tuesday that Africa’s recovery from recent global shocks read more IMF, African leaders warn of fragile recovery as growth outlook weakens

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9 d. ago Competition key to unlocking growth in downstream oil sector –Experts

By Adewale Sanyaolu   The Nigerian downstream petroleum sector is navigating one of its most challenging eras in recent history, marked by persistent underperformance and dwindling investor confidence that continue to cast a shadow over its potential. Indeed, consistent low margins have disrupted the market, forcing many to either shutdown or scale down operations in […] The post Competition key to unlocking growth in downstream oil sector –Experts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy offers a dynamic market brimming with opportunities – Debbiche

HAITHEM DEBBICHE is the managing director of Tetra Pak West Africa who, in the last 21 years, has built his read more Nigeria as Africa’s largest economy offers a dynamic market brimming with opportunities – Debbiche

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1 week ago Nigerian Orondaam Otto Named 2025 Young Global Leader By World Economic Forum

Renowned Nigerian social entrepreneur and founder of Slum2School Africa, Orondaam Otto, has been selected by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as one of the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025, a prestigious recognition given to under-40 leaders creating meaningful impact across the world. Each year, about 100 individuals are selected globally into this elite […]

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1 week ago Bank recapitalisation holds key to unlocking Nigeria’s $1trn economy

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) decision to embark on recapitalisation of banks was to align monetary, fiscal policies with read more Bank recapitalisation holds key to unlocking Nigeria’s $1trn economy

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1 week ago The ethics of Generative AI: What African boards need to know

Harnessing Generative AI Responsibly: A Guide for African Boards Generative AI is reshaping industries, economies, and governance at a pace read more The ethics of Generative AI: What African boards need to know

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1 week ago Experts raise concerns over child health challenges in Nigeria

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Medical experts have expressed growing concern over the increasing threats to newborn and child health in Nigeria and across parts of West Africa, citing socio-economic and cultural challenges that continue to undermine survival rates. The warning was issued yesterday during a virtual media review on Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health in […] The post Experts raise concerns over child health challenges in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Urge Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the West […]

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1 week ago Nigerian Business Owners Tasked On Adaptability Amid Changing Economic Climate

  Firms and businesses in Nigeria have been urged to reposition their trades and deploy innovation for sustainability amidst the unpredictability in the economic landscapes of Nigeria and West Africa. Hence, innovation helps develop unique products and services that set firms apart from other competitors through innovative thinking and problem-solving. This was disclosed at the […]

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1 week ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the regional bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the […]

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2 w. ago ECOWAS reaffirms support for Guinea’s return to constitutional order

The Economic Community of West African States has dispatched a technical mission to Guinea as part of ongoing efforts to assist the country in its transition back to constitutional governance. The initiative, announced by ECOWAS Commission’s President, Omar Touray, in a statement issued by the commission on Monday, highlighted the regional body’s continued support for Read More

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2 w. ago ‘Key to unlocking Nigeria’s vast economic potential lies in transformative not incremental reforms’

Being the text of a policy report by Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) titled: ‘OAL GOVERNANCE and ECONOMIC ANALYSIS and FORECAST 2025: read more ‘Key to unlocking Nigeria’s vast economic potential lies in transformative not incremental reforms’

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