6 h. ago ‘We are building a strong Continental Re that is rooted in West Africa’s growth story’

Continental Reinsurance Plc marks a major milestone of 40 years of resilience, technical excellence, and leadership in Africa’s reinsurance industry. read more ‘We are building a strong Continental Re that is rooted in West Africa’s growth story’

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9 h. ago Group Reaffirms Drive To Shape Africa’s Next Generation Of Leaders Through Education

A non-governmental organisation, i-Scholars Initiative (iSI), has restated its resolve to empower Africa’s youth for leadership through global education and strategic investment in talent. Speaking at the 2025 iScholars onboarding event of 100 scholars under the theme: “Expanding Pipeline of Change Agents to Transform Africa”, iSI President, Victor Ogunmola, stressed the urgency of bridging opportunity […]

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16 h. ago Nigerian Has 3rd Highest Air Ticket Taxes, Charges In Africa – Report

Passengers departing from Nigeria pay a whooping $180 each for international and regional departures, report has shown. These findings which were detailed in the 2024 Taxes and Charges Study Review by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), based on data collected across 54 African countries in September 2024, however, ranked Nigeria as the 3rd country with […]

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16 h. ago W/African Energy Forum To Catalyse Investment, Highlight Upstream Devt

The upcoming West African Energy Summit (WAES), is expected to catalyse investment, technology transfer and cross-border collaboration between African energy makers and global service providers. The forum has attracted endorsements from key stakeholders and governments within and outside the region. The summit also aims to highlight upstream development, emerging markets, technology deployment and decarbonisation strategies […]

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16 h. ago Dangote Fertiliser’s Plant Expansion To Curb Africa’s 6m Tonnes Annual Import

Dangote group is set to expand its $2.5 billion fertiliser plant located in Lagos, which will make Africa self-sufficient in fertiliser supplies and significantly reduce import costs. Aliko Dangote said on Friday that the planned production capacity would boost supply needs of the continent in the next 40 months. If the plan is successfully completed […]

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29 h. ago Crest Africa Highlights Olorunshola’s Mission To Power Africa’s Digital Transformation

Across Africa’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, one name continues to stand out for his unique blend of strategy, technical expertise, and purpose-driven impact – Olorunleke Olorunshola. As a certified Power Platform developer and enterprise solution architect, he is helping organizations large and small unlock new levels of efficiency, intelligence, and scalability through Microsoft low-code tools. […]

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40 h. ago Nigeria’s Enekwechi Sets New African Record In Men’s Shot Put

In a landmark achievement for African athletics, Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has made history by becoming the first African to throw over 22 metres in the men’s shotput. He recorded the remarkable feat during the highly competitive Eugene Diamond League meeting at the weekend. Enekwechi’s record-breaking throw of 22.10 metres not only solidifies his position in […]

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43 h. ago GDP Rebasing May Reposition Nigeria As Africa’s Largest Economy Again

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is set to release Nigeria’s rebased Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures this week which could reaffirm the country’s position as Africa’s largest economy. The rebasing exercise, the first since 2014, updates the base year and incorporates a broader range of economic activities, especially within the informal sector, which has […]

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62 h. ago NIBSS, AfricaNenda Advocate Homegrown Solutions For Financial Inclusion

With more than 400 million Africans still excluded from the formal financial system despite growing mobile phone and fintech innovations, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and AfricaNenda Foundation has called for inclusive homegrown payment solutions to promote financial inclusion on the continent. This charge came as policymakers and financial system leaders from over 10 […]

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3 d. ago Angelique Kidjo Becomes First African On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo, is set to make history as the first African artist to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Kidjo was recently named among the 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees announced by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Other notable recipients include American pop star Miley Cyrus, […]

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago 2025 Hive Africa Summit: Nigeria, 20 Others Make Waves In Lusaka

Over 120 top CEOs and entrepreneurs from 21 countries gathered in Lusaka, Zambia, for the landmark 10th edition of the HIVE Africa Summit. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Lusaka was abuzz from June 25–29, 2025, as it hosted more than 120 influential CEOs, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from 21 countries across Africa and the diaspora for […]

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4 d. ago Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments

Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described the development as a “positive step” towards enhancing the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process. It, however, urged INEC to amend the Guidelines […]

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4 d. ago 43 Countries, 937 Athletes, Officials To Compete At 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships In Abeokuta

Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to host the 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, taking place from 16th to 20th July 2025. With just 13 days remaining, anticipation is building for the prestigious event, which will feature aspiring young athletes from across African continent. A total of 43 […]

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5 d. ago South Africa’s Thembi Shilenge Features At Crypto Content Creator Campus In Dubai

For Thembi Portia Shilenge, a known South African crypto educator, trader, and CEO of Crypto Dimensions,it was a dream.fulfilled as she featured at the prestigious Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCCampus) held at the W Hotel Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. This exclusive gathering brought together top global crypto exchanges, content creators, influential traders (whales), and leading […]

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5 d. ago Aisha Yesufu Knocks Coalition Group, Calls For Youths, Women Involvement 

Controversial socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has criticised the newly adopted coalition party, African Democratic Congress, for failing to reflect inclusivity in its leadership structure. Mrs. Aisha, who supported Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi in 2023 raised concerns on Wednesday over what she described as continued sidelining of women and youths in key political decisions. […] The post Aisha Yesufu Knocks Coalition Group, Calls For Youths, Women Involvement  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 43 Nations, 937 Athletes To Compete At 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships

Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, is abuzz with excitement in preparations to host the 3rd African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships from 16th to 20th July 2025. With just 13 days remaining, anticipation is building for the prestigious event promising to feature aspiring young athletes from across African continent. A total of 43 countries have confirmed […]

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5 d. 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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5 d. ago Africa cannot build great nations without original deep thought leadership

The great gulf between Europe’s transformative ascent and Africa’s persistent developmental struggles cannot be explained by resources, geography, or circumstance read more Africa cannot build great nations without original deep thought leadership

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5 d. ago Coalition takes off, vows to rescue Nigeria from APC’s dictatorship

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The battle to wrest the 2027 presidential ticket from the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the National Opposition Coalition Group (NOCG) finally entered into speed gear on Wednesday when the national leadership of African Democratic Congress (ADC) formally handed over the mantle of leadership to the coalition force. In attendance during […] The post Coalition takes off, vows to rescue Nigeria from APC’s dictatorship appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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