9 h. ago ALX Nigeria launches 2025 ventures incubator to support African innovators

ALX recently launched its 2025 Ventures Incubator cohort, an elite group of startup founders handpicked from across the country, in read more ALX Nigeria launches 2025 ventures incubator to support African innovators

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39 h. ago Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 18 medals

Team Nigeria has wrapped up its participation at the 2025 African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Moka, Mauritius, with a stunning haul of 18 medals —13 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze — cementing its status as a continental powerhouse in the sport. Nigeria’s final day of competition saw Sarah Ovayioza deliver a show-stopping performance in […] The post Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 18 medals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Nigeria’s private sector credit trails African peers amid tepid recovery

Nigeria’s private sector credit extension remains significantly lower than that of its sub-Saharan African peers, despite recording a modest recovery read more Nigeria’s private sector credit trails African peers amid tepid recovery

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54 h. ago African Championship: Nigerian Weightlifters Sweep Medals In Mauritius

Nigeria is making a significant impact at the ongoing African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Mauritius, leading the medal standings with an impressive haul of 7 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze as the competition approaches its climax. Rafiatu Lawal (59KG) and Didih Onome (55KG) have been standout performers, each securing three gold medals in their […]

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56 h. ago Step Up Domestic Revenue Mobilisation Through Tax, IMF Tells Nigeria, Others

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised Nigeria and other African economies to step up domestic revenue mobilisation, arguing that there is still ample room to increase taxation despite prevailing fiscal pressures. Speaking at a press briefing on the IMF’s 2025 Global Policy Agenda, Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, citing Nigeria, Egypt, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire, […]

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7 d. ago Lokpobiri harps on homegrown solutions to resolve challenges in African energy sector

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Minister of State, Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has recommended homegrown solutions as panacea for challenges confronting the energy sector on the African continent. According to him, Africa must begin to look inward for sustainable solutions to its energy challenges by boosting local production capacities while retaining generated resources within […] The post Lokpobiri harps on homegrown solutions to resolve challenges in African energy sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Intreensic launches new payment courses, opens admissions to empower African professionals

Intreensic, a leading payments education and advisory group dedicated to bridging the talent gap in Africa’s burgeoning payments and fintech sectors, announced the launch of its extensive suite of courses. These programs are meticulously designed to equip both individual professionals and organizations with the crucial skills and in-depth knowledge required to thrive in the rapidly […] The post Intreensic launches new payment courses, opens admissions to empower African professionals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Nigeria’s feed, fodder sector offers $1bn investment opportunity — AU

The African Union Inter-Africa Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) says Nigeria’s Feed and Fodder sector offers an investment opportunity worth read more Nigeria’s feed, fodder sector offers $1bn investment opportunity — AU

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1 week ago Rwanda’s envoy urges African youths to lead campaign against hate speech 

The Rwanda High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo, has urged African youths to take the lead in the campaign against hate speech and other stereotypes capable of breeding disunity and causing disaffection in the continent. Bazivamo made this call on Wednesday while speaking at the 31st commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi Read More

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1 week ago Africa Re and NEMA Drive National Dialogue on Disaster Risk Financing at Abuja Workshop

In a strong move to position Nigeria for better disaster preparedness and financial resilience, the African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) brought together high-level stakeholders for the Disaster Risk Financing & Insurance Workshop on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, the one-day event united Read More

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1 week ago Exciting Showdown Ahead As 4th Annual Aviation Cup Africa Golf Tourney Holds In May

The anticipation is building as the 4th Annual Aviation Cup Africa Golf Tournament gears up for an exhilarating showdown at the Ikeja Golf Club from May 16 to 17, 2025. Prominent aviation companies and institutions, including ExecuJet Nigeria FZE, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), are already […]

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1 week ago Irrigation: Tinubu urges African leaders to embrace innovative strategies

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged African countries to embrace innovative strategies to tackle the continent’s irrigation and water management crisis. Tinubu made this call while declaring open the 6th African Regional Conference on Irrigation and Drainage, currently holding in Abuja. The president who was represented by the Secretary to the […] The post Irrigation: Tinubu urges African leaders to embrace innovative strategies appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Collaborative approach key to Africa’s $10bn fintech success— Flutterwave CEO

Payment regulators in Nigeria and other African countries are supportive of innovation but expect accountability and strong consumer protection from fintech operators, the Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola, said on Monday. Agboola, who leads Africa’s largest payments technology firm, made this disclosure at the ongoing GITEX Africa’s tech summit in Morocco, dismissing claims Read More

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2 w. ago My journey to becoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 –Chidimma Adetshina

By Christy Anyanwu     Chidimma Vanessa Onwe Adetshina, the newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, shares her inspiring story of perseverance and determination. Born on January 8, 2001, Chidimma is a Nigerian-South African beauty pageant titleholder who represented Nigeria at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant in Mexico, finishing as the first runner-up. I’ve learned […] The post My journey to becoming Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 –Chidimma Adetshina appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria A Pillar Of African Stability – Pakistani Military Chief

The chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee of Pakistan, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, has commended Nigeria’s role as a regional power and a pillar of stability on the African continent. He stated this during a visit to Nigeria’s Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, at the Headquarters of the Nigerian […]

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2 w. ago Opportunities for development abound with 125 new hotels, 21,000 rooms deals

As Egypt, Marriott lead African hotel pipeline, Nigeria decline in room ratio The burgeoning African hospitality industry is set for read more Opportunities for development abound with 125 new hotels, 21,000 rooms deals

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2 w. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG commissions $120bn Afreximbank African Trade Centre in Abuja

By Isaac Anumihe, Abuja The Federal Government (FG) today commissioned the $120 billion Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja. The centre aims to unite the Nigerian, African, and global trade and investment ecosystem, creating a network to tap into business opportunities in Nigeria. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr George Akume, representing […] The post FG commissions $120bn Afreximbank African Trade Centre in Abuja appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Inflation, poor governance fueling Nigeria’s economic woes, economist warns

The Group Chief Economist and Managing Director at the African Export-Import Bank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has blamed Nigeria’s economic woes on domestic policy errors, noting that policies are introduced without adequate safeguards. He stated this while delivering his keynote address at the 2025 Vanguard Economic Discourse held on Wednesday in Lagos. He said, “Most of Read More

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2 w. ago ILA Urges Africa, Nigeria To Protect Businesses Against Global Escalating Tensions

The International Law Association (ILA) of Nigeria has called on the African continent, particularly Nigeria, to buckle up and protect their businesses against the effects of global escalating tensions. The body also urged President Bola Tinubu to appoint real international law experts as Ambassadors to Nigeria’s foreign missions. The President of ILA in Nigeria, Professor […]

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