5 h. ago DMO tasks West African nations on diversification of economy, revenue generation

Tribune Online DMO tasks West African nations on diversification of economy, revenue generation The government also borrows heavily from commercial banks, through the issuance of bonds in the market... DMO tasks West African nations on diversification of economy, revenue generation Tribune Online

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8 h. ago MRA Backs New Policy On Information Integrity In West Africa

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has welcomed the adoption of a Policy Framework on Information Integrity in West Africa and the Sahel, describing it as a timely step in tackling the rising wave of disinformation, misinformation and hate speech threatening the region’s information space. The 19-page framework was adopted on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the […]

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16 h. ago The fading logistics crown of Nigeria: ₦130 billion at stake

For decades, Nigeria reigned as West Africa’s logistics heavyweight, its ports serving as the primary gateway for trade across the read more The fading logistics crown of Nigeria: ₦130 billion at stake

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18 h. ago Competitors gain ground as Tetra Pak retreats from Nigeria’s packaging solutions market

By Sunday Ani Preparations for this year’s Pro Pak West Africa exhibition in Lagos have been overshadowed by the absence of Tetra Pak, a long-time sponsor and exhibitor. The global food packaging giant, which has consistently used the trade show to showcase its innovations, has not confirmed participation for the 2025 edition scheduled for September […] The post Competitors gain ground as Tetra Pak retreats from Nigeria’s packaging solutions market appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s mounting debt. He warned that it has surpassed the country’s legal threshold and poses a significant risk to fiscal stability. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly of the West Africa Association of Public […] The post Nigeria’s Debt Alarming, We Must Reject Reckless Borrowing – Abbas appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Afrinvest marks 30 years, to unveil 20th Banking Sector Report

Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited will this month commemorate its 30th anniversary with the launch of the 20th edition of its read more Afrinvest marks 30 years, to unveil 20th Banking Sector Report

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38 h. ago Afrinvest Unveils 20th Edition Of Nigerian Banking Sector Report

In celebrating its 30th anniversary, Afrinvest (West Africa) Limited will unveil the 20th edition of its flagship Nigerian Banking Sector Report. The report, themed ‘ACT-BOLD: Turbocharging Nigeria to A New Growth Frontier’, highlights the need for extraordinary reforms and strategic investments to position Nigeria as a competitive player in the global economy. Speaking ahead of […]

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53 h. ago Nigeria, Several African Countries To Witness Lunar Eclipse 8p.m On Sunday

Nigerians, along with residents of several African countries, are set to experience a rare celestial event on Sunday, September 7, as a total lunar eclipse illuminates the night sky from 8:00 p.m. West Africa Time (WAT). The eclipse, which is expected to last approximately 83 minutes, will transform the Moon into a striking reddish hue, […] The post Nigeria, Several African Countries To Witness Lunar Eclipse 8p.m On Sunday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Daystar Power appoints Yischai Beinisch as CEO to lead next phase of growth

Daystar Power, a provider of hybrid solar power solutions for commercial and industrial customers in West Africa, has announced the appointment of Yischai Beinisch as its Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025.  Yischai joins Daystar Power from power business in Shell, and is taking on his new role in addition to his current position […] The post Daystar Power appoints Yischai Beinisch as CEO to lead next phase of growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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64 h. ago Baliqees Wins Prestigious West Africa Women Agripreneur Award

A Nigerian climate advocate and CEO of Green Republic Farms, Salaudeen-Ibrahim Baliqees, has been named the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA) Regional Winner for West Africa. The announcement was made recently at the Africa Food Systems Forum held in Dakar, Senegal, where she stood out from over 1,900 applicants representing 44 African […]

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3 d. ago ECOWAS, FG, NADDC tour Innoson’s auto plant, mull vehicles for exports

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), National Automotive read more ECOWAS, FG, NADDC tour Innoson’s auto plant, mull vehicles for exports

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3 d. ago CardCentre, MTN Nigeria Partner To Unveil Sustainable SIM Cards

Cardcentre Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Chams HoldCo, has taken innovation and sustainability to the next level with the launch of eco-friendly SIM cards across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This pioneering initiative, developed in collaboration with MTN Nigeria, was officially unveiled in Lagos and marks a significant advancement in the country’s […]

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3 d. ago Cross River Initiates Reforms To Strengthen Education Sector

The Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Prof Stephen Odey, yesterday announced reforms to the operation of private and public schools saying that the reforms are aimed at strengthening the state’s education sector. The reforms were unveiled during a meeting with proprietors of private schools at the West African People’s Institute (WAPI) in Calabar. The […]

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4 d. ago WAEC Sets Facility Requirements For Schools Ahead Of WASSCE CBT Transition

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has outlined the essential facilities that schools must have. This is to prepare for the full transition of the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to computer-based testing (CBT) by 2026. The disclosure was made by the Head of Examinations, WAEC, Mr. Lucky Njoagwuani, on Friday, during a […] The post WAEC Sets Facility Requirements For Schools Ahead Of WASSCE CBT Transition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Foreign companies are liable to tax on profits earned through local subsidiaries

HALLIBURTON WEST AFRICA LIMITED v. FEDERAL BOARD OF INLAND REVENUE SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA (OGUNWUMIJU; AGIM; NWOSU-IHEME; TSAMMANI; ABIRU, JJ.SC) read more Foreign companies are liable to tax on profits earned through local subsidiaries

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6 d. ago UN says Africa overtaken Middle East as global epicentre of terrorism

From Molly kilete, Abuja The United Nations (UN), Wednesday raised the alarm that West Africa and the Sahel, has overtaken the Middle East as the new hub of global terrorism. It also said that west Africa and the Sahel now accounts for the highest fatalities and most terrorised countries in 2024. The UN Special Representative […] The post UN says Africa overtaken Middle East as global epicentre of terrorism appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Burkina Faso Criminalises Homosexuality, Approves Jail Terms, Fines

Burkina Faso has passed a new law criminalising homosexuality, marking a sharp reversal in the country’s legal stance on same-sex relationships and aligning it with a growing trend of anti-LGBT measures across West Africa. According to the BBC, thetransitional parliament, an unelected body, approved the legislation on Monday, building on a draft family code adopted […]

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7 d. ago Raw shea nut export ban: A win for Nigeria, West Africa, stakeholders say

Tribune Online Raw shea nut export ban: A win for Nigeria, West Africa, stakeholders say •It is a timely intervention —Tinubu IN a landmark move to industrialise Nigeria’s agricultural sector and capture greater value from its natural resources, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a six-month temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts (Vitellaria paradoxa). The directive, which took immediate effect, was conveyed through the Office […] Raw shea nut export ban: A win for Nigeria, West Africa, stakeholders say Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Starfield College celebrates students’ performance in WASSCE, UTME

By Gabriel Dike The management, teachers and parents of Starfield College, Fagba Lagos, has acknowledged the outstanding performance of its students in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and the May/June 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). At the 25th graduation ceremony for the 2024/2025 class, the college honoured some of them and […] The post Starfield College celebrates students’ performance in WASSCE, UTME appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Stakeholders say raw shea nut export ban a win for Nigeria, West Africa

Nigeria has drawn a line under the age-old habit of exporting raw shea nuts while importing finished products at a read more Stakeholders say raw shea nut export ban a win for Nigeria, West Africa

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