39 h. ago Nigeria’s historic domestic dollar bond wins West Africa deal of the year award

In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s financial landscape, the nation’s first-ever domestic US dollar bond has been honored with the read more Nigeria’s historic domestic dollar bond wins West Africa deal of the year award

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45 h. ago Powering Nigeria’s Digital Economy: Mastercard’s Vision for Payments, Inclusion, and SME Growth

Mastercard Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa; Folasade Femi-Lawal spoke with The Punch Q;    Payments remain a challenge for businesses in Nigeria, especially SMEs. How is Mastercard helping resolve this challenge? A;   Nigerian businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face significant challenges in accepting payments. One of the key hurdles Read More

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49 h. ago Meet Kingsley Ekwueme: Robotic surgeon transforming prostate cancer treatment in West Africa

Kingsley Ekwueme, a professor and pioneering urological and robotic surgeon, is transforming prostate cancer treatment in West Africa with his read more Meet Kingsley Ekwueme: Robotic surgeon transforming prostate cancer treatment in West Africa

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68 h. ago Odegbami Tells West Africa To Bid For World Cup Hosting Right

Legendary Nigerian footballer, Dr Segun Odegbami has called on West African sub-region to bid for the hosting right of the World Cup to enable the region harness the abundant potentials and fortunes in the tournament. Odegbami made the call on Wednesday while presenting the 15th distinguished public lecture series of the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi […]

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3 d. ago Igwe Achebe, Ehusani, Nasir share thoughts at Ford Foundation anti

As part of its focus on the issue of gender-based violence in West Africa, the Ford Foundation’s Centre for Social Justice recently hosted a pivotal hybrid event titled: “Traditional, religious and community leaders driving meaningful change.” Panelists at the event held as part of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women […] The post Igwe Achebe, Ehusani, Nasir share thoughts at Ford Foundation anti-GBV forum appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago How terrorists attacks, Borno highway closure causing price grains hike

Following, an increase of attacks by the deadly group, Boko-Haram terrorists / Islamic State West Africa Province(ISWAP) in the Southern read more How terrorists attacks, Borno highway closure causing price grains hike

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4 d. ago Sahel bloc’s import tariff on ECOWAS threatens West Africa trade, AfCFTA

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising the junta-led nations of Mali, Niger Republic, and Burkina Faso, has introduced a read more Sahel bloc’s import tariff on ECOWAS threatens West Africa trade, AfCFTA

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4 d. ago WACT tariff hike takes effect, Shippers’ Council defends approval amid backlash

The West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) implementation of an eight-percent increase in its Terminal Handling Charges (THC) and a 100 read more WACT tariff hike takes effect, Shippers’ Council defends approval amid backlash

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6 d. ago APFFLON petitions Shippers’ Council to prevail on WACT to suspend planned tariff adjustment

From Steve Agbota The Africa Association of Professional Freight Forwarders and Logistics of Nigeria (APFFLON) has called on the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) to prevail on the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT) to suspend a planned tariff adjustment. In a statement issued yesterday by the President of APFFLON, Otunba Frank Ogunojemite, he said: “We hereby […] The post APFFLON petitions Shippers’ Council to prevail on WACT to suspend planned tariff adjustment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Aviation Safety: NCAA assures of full implementation of safety programmes – Capt. Najomo

From Sola Ojo, Abuja   The Director-General, Civil Aviation, Capt. Chris Najomo has assured that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is committed to implementing fully the State Safety Programme (SSP) for Nigeria when finalised.   The DGCA made the commitment during the closing ceremony of the ICAO-West and Central Africa (WACAF) Regional Office of […] The post Aviation Safety: NCAA assures of full implementation of safety programmes – Capt. Najomo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago FG, Oyo gov’t applaud Planet 3R for empowering 97 youths through recycling

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan   The Federal Government and Oyo State Government have commended Planet 3R, an integrated waste recycling and manufacturing firm, for its initiative in empowering 97 youths in Oyo State through a waste-to-wealth program.   Speaking at the Transform West Africa Project’s product demonstration and certification ceremony in Ibadan, Commissioner for Environment […] The post FG, Oyo gov’t applaud Planet 3R for empowering 97 youths through recycling appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Firm showcases organic fertility, wellness products at Pharma West Africa 2025

Afroganiks Industries, a manufacturer of organic health products, showcased its fertility and wellness solutions at the recently concluded Pharma West read more Firm showcases organic fertility, wellness products at Pharma West Africa 2025

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1 week ago Nigeria Performs First Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery In West Africa

In a groundbreaking medical milestone, Nigeria has become the first country in West Africa to successfully perform robotic prostate cancer surgery. This historic achievement was led by a United Kingdom-based Consultant Urological/Robotic Surgeon, Professor Kingsley Ekwueme at The Prostate Clinic (TPC) in Lagos on Monday. The newly established TPC is West Africa’s first super-specialised centre […]

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1 week ago Schneider Electric Details 6 Solutions For Nigeria’s AI Revolution

Schneider Electric, Anglophone West Africa has revealed six practical solutions for Nigeria’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution as it continues to transform industries. The company said Nigeria’s digital economy expands and the demand for high-performance computing increasing, stakeholders must take decisive steps to integrate sustainability into data centre operations, adding that the six practical solutions for […]

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2 w. ago Terrorists attack military base in Niger, kill soldier, abduct civilians

Fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) launched a deadly attack on a military base in Chetima Wango, read more Terrorists attack military base in Niger, kill soldier, abduct civilians

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3 w. ago We’re open to strategic partnerships with Nigerian airlines –Kenyan Airways

By Chinelo Obogo Kenya Airways has said that it is open to entering into strategic partnerships and Special Prorate Agreement with Nigerian airlines. Speaking during a press conference at its office in Lagos this week, the airline’s regional manager for America and West Africa, Ngamau Stephen, said Kenya Airways is looking forward to collaborations with […] The post We’re open to strategic partnerships with Nigerian airlines –Kenyan Airways appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria’s Defence minister calls for unified approach against terrorism in West Africa

Tribune Online Nigeria’s Defence minister calls for unified approach against terrorism in West Africa Badaru noted that the rise of global populism and revisionist ideologies has heightened the vulnerability of the region, asserting that economic growth and sustainable peace are intrinsically linked. Nigeria’s Defence minister calls for unified approach against terrorism in West Africa Tribune Online

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3 w. ago ECOWAS, AfDB sign $12m grant to boost rice production in West Africa

ECOWAS Commission and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a $12 million grant agreement to implement. read more ECOWAS, AfDB sign $12m grant to boost rice production in West Africa

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3 w. ago Greenpeg Unveils West Africa’s Largest Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) Hub 

Lagos, Nigeria – 27th February 2025 – Greenpeg, a leading provider of industrial automation and safety solutions in West Africa, has launched the region’s largest Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS) Hub in Lagos, Nigeria. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for the industrial sector, underscoring efforts to reduce dependency on foreign expertise and empower Read More

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3 w. ago ECOWAS, AfDB sign $12m grant agreement for rice value chain devt

Tribune Online ECOWAS, AfDB sign $12m grant agreement for rice value chain devt The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission and the African Development Bank (AfDB) signed a $12 million grant agreement in March to implement the Rice Resilient Value Chains Development Project (REWARD) in West Africa. The signing ceremony took place at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. The REWARD project aims to promote […] ECOWAS, AfDB sign $12m grant agreement for rice value chain devt Tribune Online

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