7 h. ago Tinubu flies to Rome for Aqaba process meeting on West Africa security

By Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday, October 12, en route to Rome, Italy, to attend the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Level Meeting scheduled to commence on October 14. According to a statement by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, accompanying the President are top government […] The post Tinubu flies to Rome for Aqaba process meeting on West Africa security appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago Nigerian Government Presents Justice Taoheed Elias For ICJ Seat

The Federal Government, on Thursday, formally presented Justice Dr. Taoheed Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), urging the international community to back his bid to restore West Africa’s representation on the world’s top judicial bench. The presentation ceremony, held in Abuja, drew members of the diplomatic corps and […]

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4 d. ago Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report

Tribune Online Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report Despite record-breaking global cocoa prices, millions of smallholder farmers in West Africa, including Nigeria, remain locked in poverty, Smallholder farmers locked in poverty despite cocoa boom – Report Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Visa seeks to redefine Nigeria’s financial, lifestyle sectors with new program — Uaboi

Andrew Uaboi, vice president & cluster head, Visa West Africa in this interview with BusinessDay’s Wasiu Alli shares how Visa’s read more Visa seeks to redefine Nigeria’s financial, lifestyle sectors with new program — Uaboi

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6 d. ago President Tinubu’s promise to Nigerian youths: From wings to flight paths

History, as the philosopher George Santayana once reminded us, condemns those who fail to learn from it to repeat its read more President Tinubu’s promise to Nigerian youths: From wings to flight paths

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6 d. ago EBID approves $309m for clean energy, industrial projects in West Africa

Tribune Online EBID approves $309m for clean energy, industrial projects in West Africa The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a total of $308.63 million to finance strategic projects in clean energy, industrial development, and sustainable growth across the region. The approvals were made during the Bank’s 93rd Ordinary Session, held at its Lomé headquarters under the chairmanship of Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, EBID’s President […] EBID approves $309m for clean energy, industrial projects in West Africa Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Terrorists could derail resettlement efforts without sustained military action – Zulum

Following recent deadly attacks by Boko Haram insurgents and their rival faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), around read more Terrorists could derail resettlement efforts without sustained military action – Zulum

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8 d. ago ECOWAS approves $308m for clean energy, industrial development in West Africa

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $308.631 million to finance clean energy, industrial development, and sustainable read more ECOWAS approves $308m for clean energy, industrial development in West Africa

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9 d. ago Cassona Global Imaging Expands Access To Diagnostic Equipment In West Africa

Cassona Global Imaging Limited, a United States-based healthcare company with operations in West Africa, has called for stronger partnerships to expand access to affordable diagnostic imaging services in the region. At a dinner event to mark its third anniversary in Lagos, the chairman and CEO of Cassona, Dr. John Chigbu, said unlike traditional suppliers, the […]

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9 d. ago How Nigeria can become hub for halal tourism in West Africa – Agboola

No doubt, Nigeria sits at the intersection of faith, culture, and commerce; obvious potential that is very much untapped. In read more How Nigeria can become hub for halal tourism in West Africa – Agboola

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9 d. ago How West Africa Is Grappling With Rising Drug Demand, Addiction

A 2024 report from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) says West Africa has long been "a natural stopover" for drugs mostly cocaine from Latin America making their way to North Africa and Europe, mostly through maritime routes but increasingly overland. The post How West Africa Is Grappling With Rising Drug Demand, Addiction appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago Agama pushes for capital market integration to unlock West Africa’s growth

Emomotimi Agama, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged West African countries to accelerate the integration read more Agama pushes for capital market integration to unlock West Africa’s growth

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9 d. ago West African insurers tap climate risks as farmers, household losses rises

As climate change intensifies across West Africa, the region’s insurers are stepping up to confront the growing economic vulnerabilities that read more West African insurers tap climate risks as farmers, household losses rises

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1 week ago Independence Day: Wives Of Soldiers Detained For Offences Relating To Fight Against Boko Haram, ISWAP, Beg Tinubu For Pardon

Wives of soldiers currently detained for offences related to the fight against Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Maiduguri, Borno State, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and military authorities to show compassion and grant their husbands pardon in the spirit of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Over 30 women, some […] The post Independence Day: Wives Of Soldiers Detained For Offences Relating To Fight Against Boko Haram, ISWAP, Beg Tinubu For Pardon appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago West African Insurers To Offer Insurance Solutions To Climate Change

West African insurers under the auspices of the West Africa Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) are set to offer insurance solutions to the ongoing climatic change that is disrupting countries in the Africa and the rest of the world. The underwriters, through its the 2025 WAICA Education conference, scheduled to take place from Sunday, 12 October […]

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1 week ago West African Insurers converge in Nigeria for climate change risks discourse

By Henry Uche Over 250 insurance delegates across West Africa will converge in Lagos for the West African Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) education conference 2025, for climate change risks discourse. Slated for October 12 to 15 in Lagos under the aegis of Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), behalf of the broader Nigerian insurance market, with the […] The post West African Insurers converge in Nigeria for climate change risks discourse appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Demon Slayer: FilmOne’s N82m weekend gross emerges highest for anime in W/Africa

With a whopping N82 million, FilmOne Entertainment’s latest release, Demon Slayer, has shattered the record for the highest-grossing box office opening weekend for animation in West Africa. The milestone was celebrated with a community watch party at Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX, Lekki, Lagos, drawing anime fans in record numbers and reflecting the genre’s growing cultural influence. […] The post Demon Slayer: FilmOne’s N82m weekend gross emerges highest for anime in W/Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Schneider Electric Launches New TeSys Deca Advanced 115A–200A Contactor

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the launch of the TeSys Deca Advanced contactor 115A & 150A for 3Pole and 200A for 4P to its channel partners in West Africa. Equipped with wide-band coil technology, the TeSys Deca Advanced can accommodate voltage fluctuations between 24V […]

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2 w. ago West Africa must be active, prosperous participant in AI revolution — ECOWAS Parliament

Tribune Online West Africa must be active, prosperous participant in AI revolution — ECOWAS Parliament She stated that the subregion must be an enlightened and prosperous partner in the ongoing revolution of Artificial Intelligence because West Africa must be active, prosperous participant in AI revolution — ECOWAS Parliament Tribune Online

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2 w. ago W’African Mining Communities Demand Consent, Accountability In Resource Extraction

Communities affected by mining activities across West Africa have called for their consent to be sought before minerals are exploited in their regions. Traditional rulers, community leaders, and rights advocates made this demand at the opening of the 5th West African Mining Host Communities Indaba, which the rights and accountability group Global Rights organised. They […]

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