16 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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42 h. 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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62 h. 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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66 h. 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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66 h. 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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4 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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5 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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7 d. ago Tinubu, Mahama Reaffirm Commitment To ECOWAS–Sahel Bloc Dialogue

President Bola Tinubu and his Ghanaian counterpart, President John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, reaffirmed their shared commitment to fostering sustained dialogue between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the breakaway Sahelian nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The two leaders met behind closed-doors at the State House in Abuja, where they […]

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7 d. ago AfCFTA: Nigeria Moves To Expand Digital Trade, Courts Global Partners

The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating digital trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), urging global partners to support its efforts in expanding market access and economic growth. Speaking on Thursday at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Aid for Trade Session in Geneva, Switzerland, Special Assistant to the President on […]

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7 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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8 d. ago ‘Loss Adjusters Must Enhance Professionalism For Competitiveness Under AfCFTA’

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has charged loss adjusters to enhance professionalism and value proposition to remain competitive under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The deputy commissioner for Insurance, Finance and Administration, Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikone, while speaking at the Nigerian Insurance Industry – African Continental Free Trade Area (NII-AfCFTA) Committee enlightenment workshop for […]

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9 d. ago AfCFTA: NAICOM supports loss adjusters in unlocking new frontiers

Calls for tech integration   By Henry Uche The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has assured the Institute of Loss Adjusters of support, urging them to adopt technology as they prepare to explore the potentialities in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Olusegun Omosehin, gave the assurance at a recent […] The post AfCFTA: NAICOM supports loss adjusters in unlocking new frontiers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago FG inaugurates AfCFTA coordinating committee to foster Nigeria’s economic growth

Tribune Online FG inaugurates AfCFTA coordinating committee to foster Nigeria’s economic growth The Federal Government has inaugurated a Central Coordination Committee (CCC) to oversee a holistic implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in a manner that would foster economic growth for Nigeria and regional trade integration for the continent. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the Committee, the Minister of Industry, Trade and […] FG inaugurates AfCFTA coordinating committee to foster Nigeria’s economic growth Tribune Online

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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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1 week ago The African continental free trade area (AFCFTA): Opportunities, challenges and solutions

Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is Africa’s most ambitious economic integration project, bringing together 55 African Union read more The African continental free trade area (AFCFTA): Opportunities, challenges and solutions

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1 week ago NAICOM urges Nigeria’s insurance industry to leverage AfCFTA for growth

Tribune Online NAICOM urges Nigeria’s insurance industry to leverage AfCFTA for growth THE National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has called on Nigeria’s insurance industry, particularly Loss Adjusters, to position themselves strategically for opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Mr Ekerete Ola Gam-Ikon, the Deputy Commissioner for Insurance, Finance and Administration, made the call while delivering the opening remarks at the Nigerian Insurance Industry AfCFTA Committee […] NAICOM urges Nigeria’s insurance industry to leverage AfCFTA for growth Tribune Online

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2 w. ago AfCFTA needs $411bn for transport infrastructure to boost trade, says UN

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) requires an estimated $411 billion in transport infrastructure to facilitate efficient intracontinental trade, read more AfCFTA needs $411bn for transport infrastructure to boost trade, says UN

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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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