6 h. ago World War III Inevitable, But Nigeria Will Be Safe – Ben Murray

Founder of Silverbird Group and former senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has predicted that World War III is inevitable. Bruce cited global instability, growing nuclear tensions, and erratic leadership across major powers. However, he believes Nigeria and much of Africa will be spared from the conflict. Speaking in an interview with global affairs expert Dane Waters on […] The post World War III Inevitable, But Nigeria Will Be Safe – Ben Murray-Bruce appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa

Tribune Online United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa United Capital Plc has officially commenced operations of its latest subsidiary, United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited (UCAMWAL), with the launch of two CFA franc-denominated mutual funds: the UCAMWAL Bond Fund and the UCAMWAL Diversified Fund, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This milestone marks a significant step in the Group’s strategic pan-African expansion and signals […] United Capital launches mutual funds for investors in Francophone West Africa Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Finance minister to attend Pearl Summit as Adedipe hints strategy shift

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been confirmed as the Special Guest of Honour read more Finance minister to attend Pearl Summit as Adedipe hints strategy shift

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8 h. ago Inside Selar’s rise: The platform fuelling Africa’s creator economy

From humble beginnings to becoming one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital commerce platforms, Selar is proof that a side project can read more Inside Selar’s rise: The platform fuelling Africa’s creator economy

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9 h. ago LSA 2025: Dons celebrate renowned African historian Hakeem Tijani

By Abdulkabir Muhammed Faculty members from Adeleke University (Osun) and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) have organised roundtable panels to honour Professor Hakeem Ibikunle Tijani, a global African historian. At the six-day Lagos Studies Association (LSA) Annual Conference 2025 at the University of Lagos, professors Adegbite Tobalase and Olatunji Alao (Adeleke University), and […] The post LSA 2025: Dons celebrate renowned African historian Hakeem Tijani appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

In Nigeria, South Africa, and other African countries, mobile connectivity is driving access to business, education, healthcare, and digital banking, read more Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

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10 h. ago African Workforce Summit aims to tackle Nigeria’s soaring unemployment

The African Workforce Summit (AWS), the continent’s premier platform for professional development, has made plans to convene in Lagos in read more African Workforce Summit aims to tackle Nigeria’s soaring unemployment

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11 h. ago Gas turbine leaders gather to discuss Africa’s sustainable power future

The Annual Gas Turbine Asset Management Conference 2025, an initiative of Thomassen Energy and PE Energy, is set to take read more Gas turbine leaders gather to discuss Africa’s sustainable power future

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12 h. ago Yelwata Massacre: Benue Professionals Demand End To Killings, Urge Tinubu To Act

Following the recent wave of deadly attacks, including the horrific massacre in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, a coalition of 37 concerned citizens, operating under the umbrella of Benue Development Professionals (BDP), has urgently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene. The coalition appealed to all well-meaning Nigerians, the African Union […]

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13 h. ago My boss for life – Akin Adesina hails Jonathan over AFDB job nomination

By John Ogunsemore Outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has hailed former Nigerian president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan for nominating and supporting him for the job. Adesina served as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development under Jonathan when he was tipped for the AfDB job in 2015. He won re-election for […] The post My boss for life – Akin Adesina hails Jonathan over AFDB job nomination appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Zambia’s Ilute Solar project finance model weaves together commercial, development, concessional capital

…Pioneering new model for financing Renewable Energy in Africa Serengeti Energy and Kwama Energy, together with four impact lenders, have read more Zambia’s Ilute Solar project finance model weaves together commercial, development, concessional capital

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14 h. ago Energy Crisis: ‘Africa Must Stop Relying On Developed Countries To Grow Domestic Oil & Gas Sector’

In a renewed call to tackle the continent’s energy crisis, stakeholders have urged African governments to stop relying on developed countries for the development of local oil and gas industries, saying this will accelerate energy transition and economic independence across Africa. This message was central to discussions at the 2nd Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS), […]

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15 h. ago FAAC allocates N1.659trn to federal, state, local govts’ in May

…VAT, CIT, import duties rise The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) disbursed a total of N1.659 trillion in revenue to read more FAAC allocates N1.659trn to federal, state, local govts’ in May

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18 h. ago Rwanda and DRC agree draft peace deal to end eastern Congo fighting

Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have agreed to a draft peace deal aimed at ending the violent conflict read more Rwanda and DRC agree draft peace deal to end eastern Congo fighting

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21 h. ago Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid

Tribune Online Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid IN a significant diplomatic drive on the sidelines of the recently concluded 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola engaged in high-level meetings with leaders from several island nations to solicit support for Nigeria’s bid for election into Category C of the International Maritime Organization […] Oyetola courts Island nations for Nigeria’s IMO Council election bid Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Nigeria, Brazil Set To Sign 30 MoUs Covering Defence, Agriculture

The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to sign over 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Brazil. Both countries gear up for the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM), which kicks off on June 23, 2025. The three-day forum will focus on critical sectors such as agriculture, energy, defence, the creative economy, […] The post Nigeria, Brazil Set To Sign 30 MoUs Covering Defence, Agriculture appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace

Tribune Online Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace The Dean of College of Health Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, has lamented the food insecurity in the country with the attendant ripple effects on other sectors of the national economy. He made the remarks in a lecture titled: Resilient food systems: a foundation for sustainable national development, he delivered at […] Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace Tribune Online

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31 h. ago West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

West African nations want to strike deals with the U.S. over energy and rare earth minerals, but the Trump administration's looming expansion. read more West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

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31 h. ago South Africa’s leading renewable projects enjoy global spotlight at Africa Energy Forum

Seriti Green, CEO, Peter Venn, one of the key speakers presenting on Wednesday at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), in read more South Africa’s leading renewable projects enjoy global spotlight at Africa Energy Forum

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32 h. ago Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI

Tribune Online Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI “In 2023, the global space economy was valued at over $546 billion, with the private sector contributing approximately 77% of that value." Nigeria’s space economy set to contribute $1bn annually to GDP — ACCI Tribune Online

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