40 h. ago VOW2025: Women need men as allies to lead Africa’s future — ex

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the Voice of Women Conference and Awards 2025 (VOW2025) in Abuja, former South African Deputy President and ex-UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka made a powerful and heartfelt call to African women: to embrace leadership boldly but never forget the critical role men play as allies in the journey toward […] The post VOW2025: Women need men as allies to lead Africa’s future — ex-South African deputy president, Mlambo-Ngcuka appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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53 h. ago Africa Must Lead Its Energy Future, Renaissance Chair Fatona

Dr. Fatona said there was a need for deeper strategic thinking and the deployment of cutting-edge technologies to maximise existing assets. The post Africa Must Lead Its Energy Future, Renaissance Chair Fatona appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago US, FG seek innovative solutions to boost agricultural trade

Tribune Online US, FG seek innovative solutions to boost agricultural trade The U.S. Mission’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has partnered with the Federal Government to adopt innovative solutions aimed at enhancing agricultural trade for economic growth and food security. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Matthew Obogbaimhe, Chairman of the Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce (NACC), Kaduna Chapter, said this at a roundtable on […] US, FG seek innovative solutions to boost agricultural trade Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Okocha, Kanu, Adebayor Lead African Legends For Champions Cup Clash Against Barça Legends In Abuja

Ex Super Eagles Captain, Jay-Jay Okocha, two-time African footballer of the year, Nwankwo Kanu, 2008 African player of the year, Emmanuel Adebayor, and Arsenal legend, Alex Song, are set to lead African Legends in a mouthwatering clash against Barca Legends on October 25, in Abuja. The game will take place at the Moshood Abiola National […]

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9 d. ago Dementia is much more than forgetfulness, but not witchcraft —Prof Rufus Akinyemi

Tribune Online Dementia is much more than forgetfulness, but not witchcraft —Prof Rufus Akinyemi Rufus Akinyemi is a professor of geriatric neurology and translational neuro-science and the lead for the African Dementia Consortium. In this interview with SADE OGUNTOLA, he speaks about the unique reasons more Nigerians may develop dementia, a brain degeneration problem due to increasing psychoactive drug use, as well as the increasing incidence of social isolation, […] Dementia is much more than forgetfulness, but not witchcraft —Prof Rufus Akinyemi Tribune Online

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9 d. ago PPC debuts in Lagos, to redefine tech talent, startup visibility

By Sunday Ani Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is set to experience a transformative shift with the launch of People, Product and Code (PPC), a trade fair-style event designed to directly connect tech talent, innovative startups and key industry players. The inaugural event will take place on Saturday, December 13, in Lagos. It is a response to […] The post PPC debuts in Lagos, to redefine tech talent, startup visibility appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago N490m fraud: Court rejects IGP’s request for bench warrant against Andy Uba

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja division of the Federal High Court has declined request by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of senator Andy Uba over alleged N400 million job scam. Rather, Justice Justice Mohammed Umar said he was given the former Senator another […] The post N490m fraud: Court rejects IGP’s request for bench warrant against Andy Uba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Court turns down IGP’s request for bench warrant against Senator Andy Uba

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has declined a request by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of Senator Andy Uba over an alleged N400 million job scam. Rather, Justice Mohammed Umar said he was giving the former senator […] The post Court turns down IGP’s request for bench warrant against Senator Andy Uba appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago UNGA80: Tinubu urges Africa to take charge of its mineral wealth, vows Nigeria’s lead in mineral

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Bola Tinubu on Monday made a compelling call for Africa to completely overhaul how it finances and manages its mineral resources. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable […] The post UNGA80: Tinubu urges Africa to take charge of its mineral wealth, vows Nigeria’s lead in mineral-led renaissance appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Nasarawa Assembly declares state of emergency on Akwanga Sports Academy

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Youth and Sports Development has called on Governor Abdullahi Sule to urgently revamp the Akwanga Sports Academy, the country’s only multi-sports secondary school. The lawmakers made the call yesterday during an oversight visit to youth and sports facilities across the state. Chairman […] The post Nasarawa Assembly declares state of emergency on Akwanga Sports Academy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago AfCFTA: Kwara senator challenges African youth to spearhead trade and innovation drive

Sadiq Umar, Chairman of the Senate Committees on Trade and Investment, and Rules and Business, has urged young Africans to read more AfCFTA: Kwara senator challenges African youth to spearhead trade and innovation drive

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2 w. ago Senator Umar Urges Youths To Lead Africa’s Trade, Innovation

Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, Chairman of the Nigerian Senate Committees on Trade and Investment, and Rules and Business, has called on African youth to take the lead in unlocking the continent’s economic potential through leadership, trade, and strategic collaboration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the 2025 Africa and the Middle […]

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2 w. ago FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC to lead discussion on digital economy

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria Export-Import (NEXIM) Bank, United Bank for Africa read more FIRS, CBN, NEXIM, UBA, NDIC to lead discussion on digital economy

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2 w. ago Africa sets its economic agenda: The BIG Push to build, lead, and transform

The Global Africa Business Initiative’s flagship event Unstoppable Africa 2025 will bring together Heads of State and industry to chart read more Africa sets its economic agenda: The BIG Push to build, lead, and transform

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2 w. ago Nigeria Railway designed to address population growth, to lead African logistics sector — FG

From Idu Jude Abuja The President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has said that the ongoing railway sector project across the country, is to address the problem of population growth from the year 2050 and to lead Africa’s economic development. President Ahmed Bola Tinubu made the remark on Monday in Abuja, while declaring open the 2nd International […] The post Nigeria Railway designed to address population growth, to lead African logistics sector — FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Egypt lead African battle for London 2026 world table tennis spots

Africa’s table tennis heavyweights, Nigeria and Egypt, will headline the fight for qualification to the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships read more Nigeria, Egypt lead African battle for London 2026 world table tennis spots

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2 w. ago Oodua youth parliament urges traditional rulers to extol Yoruba values, culture

Tribune Online Oodua youth parliament urges traditional rulers to extol Yoruba values, culture Traditional rulers play a crucial role in sustaining peace, stability, and cultural identity at the grassroots.... Oodua youth parliament urges traditional rulers to extol Yoruba values, culture Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Minister, Alpha Morgan Bank seek youths’ participation in YEIDEP

Ayodele Olawande, minister of youth development, has urged Nigerian youths to participate in the Federal Government’s Youth Economic Intervention and read more Minister, Alpha Morgan Bank seek youths’ participation in YEIDEP

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3 w. ago Federal Government’s YEIDEP Garners Support From Stakeholders, Alpha Morgan Bank

Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, has urged Nigerian youths to participate in the federal government’s Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) to address youth unemployment, economic marginalisatiom and exclusion. Olawande, who was represented by the Director of Finance and Accounts (DFA) at the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Dr Warrens Augusta, spoke […]

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3 w. ago South Africa Maintain Lead, Share Points With Nigeria In Thrilling World Cup Qualifier

In a fiercely contested 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday evening, South Africa and Nigeria played to a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The result left South Africa on 17 points at the top of the group and Nigeria on 11 points in second spot. The match began with a […]

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