9 h. ago Why African govts must ratify, implement ILO domestic workers convention

Tribune Online Why African govts must ratify, implement ILO domestic workers convention As the global community marks the International Domestic Workers Day, the African Regional Office of the International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for urgent and united action from African governments to ratify and implement the Domestic Workers Convention 189, a critical international standard that recognizes and protects paid care work within the home. In a […] Why African govts must ratify, implement ILO domestic workers convention Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Patrick Lumumba warns against African sovereign funds’ overdependence on US dollar

.. urges investment of African wealth in Africa Patrick Otieno Lumumba, renowned Pan-African public intellectual and Professor of Public Law, read more Patrick Lumumba warns against African sovereign funds’ overdependence on US dollar

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22 h. ago ECOWAS urged to rethink donor dependence, prioritise internal resource mobilisation

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have been urged to reduce the bloc’s dependence on foreign donors and read more ECOWAS urged to rethink donor dependence, prioritise internal resource mobilisation

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25 h. ago NSIA chief urges African SWFs to attract global capital, drive social impact

Aminu Umar-Sadiq, the managing director and CEO of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), on Monday set an ambitious new read more NSIA chief urges African SWFs to attract global capital, drive social impact

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4 d. ago ECOWAS ambassadors hold security talks in Abuja as regional instability deepens

Ambassadors from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gathered in Abuja on Thursday for urgent security talks, as read more ECOWAS ambassadors hold security talks in Abuja as regional instability deepens

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5 d. ago Prioritise policies that promote lending to farmers, Jonathan urges African leaders

Tribune Online Prioritise policies that promote lending to farmers, Jonathan urges African leaders "African governments must be deliberate with their policies towards promoting agriculture and incentivising farmers Prioritise policies that promote lending to farmers, Jonathan urges African leaders Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Afreximbank downgrade: Diaspora Nigerian warns against unproductive borrowing, urges economic diplomacy

Tribune Online Afreximbank downgrade: Diaspora Nigerian warns against unproductive borrowing, urges economic diplomacy THE recent downgrade of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) by global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has raised alarms across financial and policy circles, prompting a strong caution from Collins Nweke, a diaspora Nigerian and former Green Councillor in Belgium. Fitch Ratings downgraded Afreximbank to a BBB rating—just one notch above junk status. This move, […] Afreximbank downgrade: Diaspora Nigerian warns against unproductive borrowing, urges economic diplomacy Tribune Online

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1 week ago Europe Will Never Leave Africa, We Must Negotiate To Our Benefit– Prof Akanbi

At the Annual Pan-African Intercultural Dialogue organized by the Center for Black, African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, culture experts have urged African countries to leverage on their shared values of language and communalism to unite the continent. They recommended negotiating with European countries who are never going […]

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1 week ago Tuggar urges collaboration among West African states for regional integration

Tribune Online Tuggar urges collaboration among West African states for regional integration In an increasingly interconnected global economy, the imperative is clear: West Africa must transcend fragmented national pursuits and pursue greater regional integration, Tuggar urges collaboration among West African states for regional integration Tribune Online

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1 week ago Minister urges stronger private sector role in boosting intra

Tribune Online Minister urges stronger private sector role in boosting intra-African trade “The challenge lies not in envisioning a prosperous, interconnected region, but in establishing the institutional mechanisms, logistical frameworks, and governance consensus required to actualise that vision” Minister urges stronger private sector role in boosting intra-African trade Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Stakeholders Urge African Nations To Embrace Digital Revolution

Stakeholders have called on African youths to embrace the digital revolution and adopt new digital systems to help address leadership challenges across the continent. This call was made during the African Week programme, which was organised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Abuja. Speaking at the event, Professor Edmund Ugwu […]

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2 w. ago Maritime Bank MD Identifies Bottlenecks Obstructing Africa’s Mining Sector Growth

The president of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), Adeniran Aderogba, has urged African nations to confront the structural and financial barriers that continue to hinder the continent’s mining sector. Speaking during a high-level panel discussion on “Mobilising Domestic Capital for Africa’s Mining Sector” at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual Meetings recently concluded in […]

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2 w. ago 2025 World Football Day: AYICRIP warns soccer enthusiasts against criminal act

The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in collaboration with African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention (AYICRIP) has urged football lovers to desist from criminal act and violence, stating it will help reshape the image of the game across the globe. This assertion was made by convener, Christogonus Ibe who derived pleasure celebrating this year’s World […] The post 2025 World Football Day: AYICRIP warns soccer enthusiasts against criminal act appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago African Week: Stakeholders urge African nations to embrace digital revolution

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Stakeholders have called on African youths to embrace the digital revolution and adopt new digital systems to help address leadership challenges across the continent. This call was made during the African Week program organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Abuja. Professor Edmund Ugwu Agbo, Dean […] The post African Week: Stakeholders urge African nations to embrace digital revolution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago RMDB CEO Aderogba calls for domestic financing reforms in Africa’s mining sector

By Steve Agbota The President/CEO of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), Mr Adeniran Aderogba, has urged African nations to confront the structural and financial barriers that continue to hinder the continent’s mining sector. Speaking during a high-level panel discussion on “Mobilising Domestic Capital for Africa’s Mining Sector” at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Annual […] The post RMDB CEO Aderogba calls for domestic financing reforms in Africa’s mining sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 2025 World Football Day: AYICRIP warns soccer enthusiasts against social vices

By Bolaji Okunola The United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), in collaboration with African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention (AYICRIP), has urged football lovers to desist from criminal acts and violence, stating it will help reshape the image of the game across the globe. The admonition was given by convener, Christogonus Ibe, while celebrating this year’s […] The post 2025 World Football Day: AYICRIP warns soccer enthusiasts against social vices appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Regional Maritime Bank advocates domestic financing to unlock Africa’s mining potential

Tribune Online Regional Maritime Bank advocates domestic financing to unlock Africa’s mining potential The President/CEO of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), Mr Adeniran Aderogba, has urged African nations to confront the structural and financial barriers that continue to hinder the continent’s mining sector. Regional Maritime Bank advocates domestic financing to unlock Africa’s mining potential Tribune Online

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2 w. ago WHO calls for urgent action to protect African youths from tobacco industry tactics

Tribune Online WHO calls for urgent action to protect African youths from tobacco industry tactics "These strategies mask the dangers of tobacco, presenting it as modern or glamorous, making it easier to start, and harder to stop," he said. WHO calls for urgent action to protect African youths from tobacco industry tactics Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ECOWAS Parliament tasks on security in Nigeria, other West African countries

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja A member of the Nigerian Delegation to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, Zainab Gimba, has urged the sub-regional legislative body to intervene in the security of the people. This followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Gimba at the ongoing First Ordinary Session of the […] The post ECOWAS Parliament tasks on security in Nigeria, other West African countries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago NGX Group CEO urges Africa’s policymakers, development stakeholders to rethink growth model

Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) has called on African policymakers, read more NGX Group CEO urges Africa’s policymakers, development stakeholders to rethink growth model

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