17 h. ago London Mayor Sadiq Khan to visit Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa

Sadiq Khan is to visit Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa to celebrate the cultural links between London and Africa and read more London Mayor Sadiq Khan to visit Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa

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24 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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40 h. ago “Tinubu Has Completely Destroyed Nigeria, Was Never My Choice” – Amaechi

Former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed his displeasure over President Bola Tinubu’s led administration. Amaechi claimed that he never believed President Tinubu was the right man to govern Nigeria in 2023. The former governor of Rivers State led this out on Wednesday, while speaking after the unveiling of interim executive of African Democratic Congress, […] The post “Tinubu Has Completely Destroyed Nigeria, Was Never My Choice” – Amaechi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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42 h. ago WDCL, Rolon Seals Firm To Drive Investment, Innovation In Africa’s Energy Sector

As Nigeria positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s evolving energy landscape, Chief Operating Officer of Western Development Company Nigeria Ltd. (WDCL), Obinna Okoroigwe has reaffirmed his commitment to driving investment and innovation opportunities in Africa’s oil and gas sector. Speaking during the activities marking Nigerian Oil and Gas Week in Abuja yesterday,  Okoroigwe stated […]

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43 h. ago Trump to meet five African leaders for trade talks – Nigeria not invited

US President Donald Trump will welcome leaders from five African countries to Washington next week for discussions about business opportunities. read more Trump to meet five African leaders for trade talks – Nigeria not invited

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49 h. ago Ignorance, ego and misunderstanding of names and titles in Africa

Tribune Online Ignorance, ego and misunderstanding of names and titles in Africa I have listened to many people in Nigeria while introducing themselves to say “My name is Dr. XYZ, My name is Prof. XYZ, My name is Chief XYZ,” etc. I recall that some years ago, someone was introduced, and the person got angry that Otunba was omitted from his name. Let me however correct this […] Ignorance, ego and misunderstanding of names and titles in Africa Tribune Online

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56 h. ago Clarion Shipping unveils Nigeria’s first indigenous container vessel, eyes regional, China trade routes

By Steve Agbota In a major leap for Nigeria’s maritime industry, Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited unveiled the MV Clarion Ocean Dragon, the country’s first fully indigenous container vessel, marking a historic milestone in domestic shipping and regional trade integration. Unveiled on Wednesday, July 2, at the Five Star Logistics Terminal, Tin Can Island Port, […] The post Clarion Shipping unveils Nigeria’s first indigenous container vessel, eyes regional, China trade routes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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58 h. ago Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG

Tribune Online Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG The Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has disclosed that the level of partnership with China is positioning Nigeria as the critical economic gateway for the African continent. Speaking to the media after the Post-FOCAC Conference for West Africa held in Abuja, Tegbe said that following FOCAC 2024, Nigeria […] Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for highest flight taxes at $180 per passenger

By Chinelo Obogo Nigeria has emerged as the third most expensive country in Africa for international and regional departure taxes, with passengers paying an average of $180 in ticket taxes, charges, and fees. A  report released by the African Airlines Association on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, reveals that Gabon leads the continent with the highest […] The post Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for highest flight taxes at $180 per passenger appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Women Cocoa Farmers Seek Gov’t Backing, Inclusion In African Cocoa Agenda 2063

Women cocoa farmers in Ondo State have called on federal and state governments across cocoa-producing regions of South-West Nigeria to create enabling platforms that ensure their inclusion in the African Cocoa Agenda 2063, a continental strategy aimed at revolutionising cocoa farming for Africa’s sustainable development. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement session organised by the development […]

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3 d. ago Nigeria’s Adeshina and Ocheme to headline PFL Africa main event in Johannesburg

Nigeria’s Wasi “The Nigerian Jaguar” Adeshina will join fellow compatriot Patrick Ocheme as the headline fighters at PFL Africa’s second read more Nigeria’s Adeshina and Ocheme to headline PFL Africa main event in Johannesburg

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3 d. ago Foundation Launches Digital Skills, Entrepreneurship Initiative For Youths

In the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, where pipeline vandalization has become a recurring menace, Africa’s Hub for Skills and Enterprise Development (AHSED) has launched an initiative to empower youths and secure the nation’s oil infrastructure. Project SSE, “Secure the Pipeline, Secure the Future, Establish the Future,” aims to equip young people with digital skills […]

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4 d. ago Oyebanji hails ABUAD on emergence as 84th best varsity globally

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has congratulated the management of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) on its 2025 ranking by the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings The Educational body in its 2025 report announced ABUAD as the 84th best university in the world, 3rd in Africa and 1st in Nigeria […] The post Oyebanji hails ABUAD on emergence as 84th best varsity globally appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago At N3.7bn per km, Nigeria builds Africa’s most expensive roads

In recent times, Nigeria has spent an average of N3.7 billion ($2.31 million) on the construction of a kilometre of read more At N3.7bn per km, Nigeria builds Africa’s most expensive roads

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4 d. ago Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for ransomware threats –INTERPOL

Nigeria recorded 3,459 ransomware threat detections in 2024, placing it third on the continent behind Egypt and South Africa, according to INTERPOL’s newly released 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report. The findings highlight the growing scale and sophistication of cybercrime in Africa as the continent’s digital footprint expands rapidly. The report, based on data from INTERPOL’s […] The post Nigeria ranks 3rd in Africa for ransomware threats –INTERPOL appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden

Tribune Online Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden Deputy Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for debt cancellation mechanisms, including... Deputy Speaker seeks debt cancellation to alleviate Africa’s debt burden Tribune Online

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5 d. ago FOCAC: China stands ready to work with Nigeria to advance Ten Partnership Actions

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has expressed China’s readiness to work hand in hand with Nigeria to jointly advance the Ten Partnership Actions for China-Africa cooperation. This was even as the Chinese envoy also expressed China’s readiness to negotiate an Economic Partnership Agreement for Common Development with Nigeria as […] The post FOCAC: China stands ready to work with Nigeria to advance Ten Partnership Actions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago China To Boost Ties With Africa Through ‘Ten Partnership Actions’– Envoy

The People’s Republic of China has said the implementation of the Ten Partnership Actions with Africa has the potential to boost ties between China and Africa, stressing that the partnership would also strengthen the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, said this in his speech at an International Conference (West […]

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6 d. ago Climate change: Nigeria to plant 20 billion trees – Shettima

Tribune Online Climate change: Nigeria to plant 20 billion trees – Shettima “I was overwhelmed with joy that the real economic renaissance of Africa is..." Climate change: Nigeria to plant 20 billion trees – Shettima Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Starlink resumes internet services in Lagos, other African countries

Tribune Online Starlink resumes internet services in Lagos, other African countries Starlink temporarily halted new orders in Nigeria some months ago, specifically in November 2024, due to capacity constraints and pending regulatory approval from... Starlink resumes internet services in Lagos, other African countries Tribune Online

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