4 h. ago Breaking barriers, building markets: A new trade vision for West Africa

Long before borders, policies, or trade agreements, West Africans traded with trust, from Sahelian livestock to forest-grown kola nuts. But read more Breaking barriers, building markets: A new trade vision for West Africa

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13 h. ago Q1 2025: Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m for electricity supplied

Tribune Online Q1 2025: Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m for electricity supplied The shortfall, especially from Benin and Togo, has raised concerns about the sustainability of Nigeria’s cross-border electricity trade. Q1 2025: Benin, Togo owe Nigeria over $11m for electricity supplied Tribune Online

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13 h. ago Naira closes week strong as banks reinstate overseas card transactions

The naira closed the first week of July 2025 on a strong note across multiple segments of the foreign exchange read more Naira closes week strong as banks reinstate overseas card transactions

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14 h. ago August 15: Trillions of Naira saved as Dangote Refinery rolls out nationwide distribution plan

Tribune Online August 15: Trillions of Naira saved as Dangote Refinery rolls out nationwide distribution plan The nationwide distribution of Dangote Refinery refined products will officially commence on August 15, 2025. August 15: Trillions of Naira saved as Dangote Refinery rolls out nationwide distribution plan Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Afreximbank’s Credit Ratings Downgrade: Two Worlds, One Conversation

Email pacresearch@pacresearch.org Recently, Fitch Ratings downgraded Afreximbank’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘BBB’ to ‘BBB-’ with a Negative Outlook. read more Afreximbank’s Credit Ratings Downgrade: Two Worlds, One Conversation

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20 h. ago Breaking Barriers: Why Regional Integration Is West Africa’s Economic Lifeline

At the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), experts and policymakers made one message clear: the future of intra-regional trade depends on collective action. From accelerating digital identity systems to harnessing the energy of West Africa’s growing youth population and enabling robust private sector collaboration, the region must now move beyond rhetoric to reform. Integration […]

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21 h. ago Aregbesola to ADC supporters: Shun insult, challenge them with facts

Tribune Online Aregbesola to ADC supporters: Shun insult, challenge them with facts "Challenge them with facts – on food inflation, the economy, the rising cost of living, and..." Aregbesola to ADC supporters: Shun insult, challenge them with facts Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Segilola Resources Unveils Livelihood Programme For Osun Communities

Nigeria’s first large-scale gold mining company and a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd (Thor), Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), has launched a new phase of its Livelihood Restoration Programme (LRP), reinforcing its commitment to delivering sustainable, long-term value to its host communities in Osun State. The event, which took place on July 1, 2025, at […]

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26 h. ago Africa Creative Market 2025: Creative Bridge, Connecting Talent, Trade and Transformation

Conceived and delivered by Ascend Studios Foundation, Africa Creative Market (ACM) has become a continental benchmark for innovation, trade, and read more Africa Creative Market 2025: Creative Bridge, Connecting Talent, Trade and Transformation

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36 h. ago Nigerian banks resume international transactions on naira cards

Commercial banks in Nigeria have announced the resumption of international transactions on their naira cards. After years of suspension, United read more Nigerian banks resume international transactions on naira cards

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40 h. ago US to start sending out tariff letters to trade partners — Trump

Tribune Online US to start sending out tariff letters to trade partners — Trump Trump also has set a deadline of 9 July for negotiations over import tax rates as countries scramble to reach deals. US to start sending out tariff letters to trade partners — Trump Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Return Cashless Policy To Strengthen The Naira — Yul Edochie To Tinubu

Renowned Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to reinstate the cashless policy previously introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Sharing his thoughts via Instagram on Thursday, the actor pointed out that the cashless policy offered significant benefits, particularly in strengthening the economy and enhancing national security. […] The post Return Cashless Policy To Strengthen The Naira — Yul Edochie To Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago Amaechi says he’s willing to serve just one term as president in 2027

Former transport minister Rotimi Amaechi has said he would be prepared to serve just one term as president if he read more Amaechi says he’s willing to serve just one term as president in 2027

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53 h. ago Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025

•Pushes to dismantle trade barriers   By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com   When African leaders convened in Abuja for the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in June, the spotlight was on the structural and policy bottlenecks that have long hindered the full potential of intra-regional trade across the subcontinent. At the summit themed; “Unlocking […] The post Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago 2027: I’ll Serve Just One Term If I Get ADC Presidential Ticket – Amaechi

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to serve only one term in office if he emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election. Amaechi made this commitment during an interview on Politics Today aired on Channels Television on Thursday. He explained that his decision was […] The post 2027: I’ll Serve Just One Term If I Get ADC Presidential Ticket – Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Jeffries breaks House speech record as Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill passes by narrow margin

In a dramatic night on Capitol Hill, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democrat, delivered the longest floor speech in the read more Jeffries breaks House speech record as Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill passes by narrow margin

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59 h. ago Naira records N90 gain in black market H1 as dollar inflows surge

The naira recorded a gain of N90 or 5.7% in the black market and 0.8% in the official foreign exchange read more Naira records N90 gain in black market H1 as dollar inflows surge

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61 h. ago “We can turn Africa into a ‘heaven’ in the next five years” — Dangote

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has urged Africans to adopt bold thinking and a long-term mindset, asserting that the continent read more “We can turn Africa into a ‘heaven’ in the next five years” — Dangote

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62 h. ago Court Sentences Kano TikToker ‘Tsulange’ To Jail Over Indecent Conduct

A Magistrate Court in Kano State has sentenced a popular TikToker, Umar Hashim, popularly known as Tsulange, to one year jail term for engaging in indecent conduct. The court, presided over by Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan at Gyadi Gyadi, found Hashim guilty of public misconduct. Delivering judgment, Magistrate Hassan sentenced Tsulange to one year jail […]

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66 h. ago Nigeria’s inflated oil revenue projections linked to legislators’ bogus projects

The long-standing habit of exaggerating oil revenues in Nigeria is used by the National Assembly to cover the bogus constituency read more Nigeria’s inflated oil revenue projections linked to legislators’ bogus projects

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