7 h. ago Nigeria adopts Kampala Declaration on agric to boost food production

From Okwe Obi, Abuja Nigeria has officially adopted the Kampala Declaration (2026-2036) on agriculture to boost food production. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, said the implementation of the declaration (2026-2036) on agriculture would intensify sustainable food production, promote agro-industrialisation, reduce post-harvest losses and increase intra-African trade in the agricultural sector. Kyari disclosed […] The post Nigeria adopts Kampala Declaration on agric to boost food production appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Inflation Drop: World Bank Raises Nigeria, Other African Countries’ Growth Forecast

The development followed the Central Bank of Nigeria's easing of interest rates from 27.5 per cent to 27 per cent last month.  The post Inflation Drop: World Bank Raises Nigeria, Other African Countries’ Growth Forecast appeared first on Channels Television.

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59 h. ago Alake urges shift from extraction to industrialisation at African Mining Week

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), Dr Dele Alake, has called for a strategic shift in Africa’s approach to its vast mineral wealth, urging a move from extractive dependence to transformative industrialisation. Delivering the keynote address at the African Mining Week, themed […] The post Alake urges shift from extraction to industrialisation at African Mining Week appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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60 h. ago Alake to African nations: Leverage mineral wealth for industrialisation

Dele Alake, Nigeria’minister of solid minerals development, has urged African nations to transform their vast mineral wealth into a foundation read more Alake to African nations: Leverage mineral wealth for industrialisation

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s Dandaura makes case for repatriation of African artefacts at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Emmanuel Dandaura of Nasarawa State University, Keffi, at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025 in Barcelona, powerfully stressed the urgent need for restitution of Africa’s looted cultural heritage, placing Nigeria at the centre of global cultural diplomacy. Speaking as Chair of the Working Group that drafted the AU Model Law on the Protection of […] The post Nigeria’s Dandaura makes case for repatriation of African artefacts at UNESCO Mondiacult 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nancy Isime, Toke Makinwa, others nominated for the African Fashion Designers Award

By Rita Okoye   The African Fashion Designers Award (AFDA) has proudly announced nominations for its 8th edition, themed ‘Fashion Bespoke Experience.’ This prestigious event will take place on November 16, 2025, at The Podium, Lekki, and promises to be a vibrant celebration of Africa’s rich cultural heritage and creative innovation in fashion. The awardees […] The post Nancy Isime, Toke Makinwa, others nominated for the African Fashion Designers Award appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Inflation Could Drop To 14% By 2026 If Reforms Continue – AfreximBank

If Nigeria maintains its ongoing economic reforms, inflation could reduce to around 14 per cent by the end of 2026, the group chief economist and managing director of Afreximbank, Yemi Kale, has said. Kale, who delivered these insights during a keynote address at ‘The Platform Nigeria’, noted that while inflation eased to 20.12 per cent […]

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4 d. ago Judges call for speedy courts, ADR, international models for insolvency reform

Legal and insolvency experts have urged Nigeria and other African countries to strengthen their insolvency frameworks by integrating alternative dispute read more Judges call for speedy courts, ADR, international models for insolvency reform

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s education crisis: Between decline and pockets of innovation

“Knowledge is like a garden: if it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.” This African proverb underscores the truth read more Nigeria’s education crisis: Between decline and pockets of innovation

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5 d. ago Felizno’s new single, Gbim, captures pulse of modern African sound

GBIM, the brand new single of Afro-fusion artist, Felix Obadan, aka Felizno, has captured the pulse of modern African sound. GBIM is currently enjoying massive download on various streaming platforms, and topping charts on Spotify Nigeria and Apple Nigeria. Edo State-born Felizno is influenced by his experiences shuttling between Nigeria and Europe. He blends the […] The post Felizno’s new single, Gbim, captures pulse of modern African sound appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago VOW2025: Women need men as allies to lead Africa’s future — ex

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the Voice of Women Conference and Awards 2025 (VOW2025) in Abuja, former South African Deputy President and ex-UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka made a powerful and heartfelt call to African women: to embrace leadership boldly but never forget the critical role men play as allies in the journey toward […] The post VOW2025: Women need men as allies to lead Africa’s future — ex-South African deputy president, Mlambo-Ngcuka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago West African Insurers converge in Nigeria for climate change risks discourse

By Henry Uche Over 250 insurance delegates across West Africa will converge in Lagos for the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) education conference 2025, for climate change risks discourse. Slated for October 12 to 15 in Lagos under the aegis of Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), behalf of the broader Nigerian insurance market, with the […] The post West African Insurers converge in Nigeria for climate change risks discourse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigeria @ 65: Kachikwu calls for committed and genuine governance

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja As Nigeria marks her 65th Independence Day, former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Dumebi Kachikwu, has called for deep reflection on the nation’s journey and a renewed commitment to genuine leadership and accountability. This is contained in his independence day massage to Nigerians Kachikwu emphasized on the […] The post Nigeria @ 65: Kachikwu calls for committed and genuine governance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago ATAF endorses Nigeria’s tax reforms, FIRS pushes Africa’s global role

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s tax reforms which culminated in the new tax laws, describing them as necessary for economic growth and development. The recently-inaugurated Executive Secretary of the continental body, Ms Mary Baine, made the support known during a visit to the chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service […] The post ATAF endorses Nigeria’s tax reforms, FIRS pushes Africa’s global role appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s tax reforms get African Tax Administration Forum’s nod

Tribune Online Nigeria’s tax reforms get African Tax Administration Forum’s nod •.Africa must be on the table in global agenda —FIRS chairman The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has thrown its weight behind Nigeria’s tax reforms which culminated in the new tax laws, describing them as necessary for economic growth and development. The recently-inaugurated Executive Secretary of the continental body, Ms Mary Baine, made the support […] Nigeria’s tax reforms get African Tax Administration Forum’s nod Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Nigeria to host over 1,000 young African leaders at Abuja creative conference

Tribune Online Nigeria to host over 1,000 young African leaders at Abuja creative conference He explained that the initiative leverages youth creativity as a powerful tool for peace, employing innovative, non-violent approaches... Nigeria to host over 1,000 young African leaders at Abuja creative conference Tribune Online

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7 d. ago ECOWAS Donates N26m In Support Of Children Affected By Armed Conflict In Plateau

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Permanent Mission in Nigeria has presented a cheque of N26 million to the Plateau state Government in support of children affected by armed conflict in some communities in the state. ECOWAS’ Director of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, Dr. Sintiki Ugbe presented the cheque to the state government […]

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7 d. ago Dochase, Google to Host Webinar on Maximising Ad Revenues in Francophone Africa

Lagos, Nigeria – September 29, 2025 – Leading African adtech company Dochase in partnership with Google has announced a high-profile read more Dochase, Google to Host Webinar on Maximising Ad Revenues in Francophone Africa

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8 d. ago Let this coronation be the beginning of a new renaissance for Ibadan —Awolowo Dosumu

Tribune Online Let this coronation be the beginning of a new renaissance for Ibadan —Awolowo Dosumu •As Oyinlola tells Olubadan to build on administrative legacies of Late Oba Akinyele, Asanke The chairman of the African Newspapers of Nigeria Plc, publishers of the Tribune titles, Ambassador Tokunbo Awolowo Dosumu, on Sunday, tasked Ibadan indigenes to make the coronation of the 44th Olubadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, a new renaissance for the ancient […] Let this coronation be the beginning of a new renaissance for Ibadan —Awolowo Dosumu Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Nigeria’s Demand For UN Security Seat Not Taken Seriously – ADC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the demand by Nigeria for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council won’t be taken seriously because the government has failed to secure the country. The coalition party stated this while reacting to President Bola Tinubu’s recent demand for a permanent seat on the United Nations […]

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