1 hour ago Africa contributes least to emissions yet suffers most, Tinubu tells BRICS summit, calls for global reforms

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, President Bola Tinubu delivered a powerful message highlighting Africa’s disproportionate burden in the global climate crisis despite its minimal contribution to emissions. “Africa has contributed the least to global emissions but suffers the most,” he declared, calling for urgent reforms in global […] The post Africa contributes least to emissions yet suffers most, Tinubu tells BRICS summit, calls for global reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Tinubu declares end of empty promises under his administration

As Wike challenges to opposition coalition to prove their worth From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that the current administration is committed not only to infrastructure development but also to restoring public trust in government. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace–Radio Nigeria–New […] The post Tinubu declares end of empty promises under his administration appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025

•Pushes to dismantle trade barriers   By Chinelo Obogo     talktonelo@yahoo.com   When African leaders convened in Abuja for the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) in June, the spotlight was on the structural and policy bottlenecks that have long hindered the full potential of intra-regional trade across the subcontinent. At the summit themed; “Unlocking […] The post Nigeria champions enhanced West African air connectivity at WAES 2025 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigeria to phase out diesel, slash carbon emissions with hybrid energy, Shettima announces at climate summit

Discloses $60m talks with investors to electrify Onne port as Nigeria’s first green port From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   At the Decarbonising Infrastructure in Nigeria Summit (DIN SUMMIT) held in Abuja on Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima pledged that Nigeria will soon eliminate its reliance on diesel and significantly reduce carbon emissions through the deployment […] The post Nigeria to phase out diesel, slash carbon emissions with hybrid energy, Shettima announces at climate summit appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago MTN, Womenovate, Others Champion Inclusion Of Nigerian Girls In STEM

In a spirited push to close the gender gap in science and technology, key stakeholders have renewed calls for greater support and inclusion of Nigerian girls and women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. The fourth Women in Tech and Engineering Summit, held in Abuja and hosted by Womenovate in partnership with the […]

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7 d. ago Nigeria’s tax reforms set to unlock trillions for critical investments – Presidency

• as  global experts urge tax sovereignty, debt reform, grassroots inclusion to achieve equitable public finance and social justice   From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja At the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) summit in Seville, Spain, a member of Nigeria’s Presidential Fiscal and Tax Reform Committee, Uche Uwaleke, has declared that Nigeria’s sweeping […] The post Nigeria’s tax reforms set to unlock trillions for critical investments – Presidency appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NECA hails tax reforms, urges smooth implementation to boost growth

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has expressed support for the signing of the tax reform bills by President Bola Tinubu, describing the development as long overdue and crucial to enhancing business sustainability in the country. Speaking at the Employers’ Summit held in Abuja with the theme “Enabling Sustainable Enterprise in […] The post NECA hails tax reforms, urges smooth implementation to boost growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago 54 countries set for Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff summit in Abuja

Tribune Online 54 countries set for Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff summit in Abuja “So, Mali, Niger Republic, Burkin Faso... 54 countries set for Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff summit in Abuja Tribune Online

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1 week ago “Police Impartial, Not Aiding Election Riggers” – IGP Egbetokun Assures Nigerians

Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has denied viral report claiming that security agencies are responsible for election rigging in the country. Speaking at the third National Democracy Stakeholders Summit in Abuja, on Monday, the IGP said that the police remained impartial actors during electoral exercises, with no role in determining or influencing vote counts. Represented […] The post “Police Impartial, Not Aiding Election Riggers” – IGP Egbetokun Assures Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Sierra Leone’s Maada Bio Succeeds Tinubu As New ECOWAS Chairman

Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has emerged as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, who held the position for the past two years. The announcement was made during the ECOWAS Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where regional leaders gathered to […]

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2 w. ago Investors, Nigerians In Diaspora Show Interest In Abuja Investments At London Summit

British African Business Alliance Limited plans to inject about $3.5 million into about 15 projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja as foreign investors and Nigerians in diaspora commended the investment strides in the the nation’s capital. This is as the FCT minister, Nyesome Wike called for more investment in the federal capital. Speaking […]

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2 w. ago ECOWAS Set For Leadership Transition As Tinubu’s Second Term Ends

President Bola Tinubu is set to conclude his second term as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the regional summit taking place this weekend in Abuja. The summit, scheduled at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, will usher in a new phase of leadership for the regional bloc as […] The post ECOWAS Set For Leadership Transition As Tinubu’s Second Term Ends appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago WAES Reflects Nigeria’s Commitment To Inclusive Growth In West Africa – Bianca Ojukwu

Minister of state for foreign affairs, Bianca Odumegwu- Ojukwu, has said the ongoing West African Economic Summit (WAES) in Abuja reflects Nigeria’s steadfast commitment to inclusive, region-wide collaboration for collective development. The minister stated this in her remarks at the opening ceremony of the summit in Abuja yesterday, stressing that it was initiated by President […]

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2 w. ago WAES reflects Nigeria’s steadfast commitment to inclusive, region wide collaboration – FG

…Says summit, a landmark moment  From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja   The Federal Government, has said the West African Economic Summit (WAES) reflects Nigeria’s steadfast commitment to inclusive, region-wide collaboration, bringing together, all West African countries, irrespective of institutional alignments, to confront shared challenges and seize the opportunities that await the sub-region.   The Minister of […] The post WAES reflects Nigeria’s steadfast commitment to inclusive, region wide collaboration – FG appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria Needs PPP To Tackle N19trn Infrastructure Deficit — Minister

Minister of State for Works, Barrister Bello Mohammed Goronyo has said that Nigeria cannot address its staggering infrastructure deficit, estimated at over N19 trillion, without embracing Public-Private Partnerships (PPP). Speaking at the 2025 Nigeria PPP Summit held on June 17 and 18 in Abuja, the Minister emphasised that PPPs remain the only sustainable path toward […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria Contributes 85, 325 sq km To Global Seabed Mapping Initiative

Hydrographer of the Federation, Rear Admiral Ayodeji Olugbode, said Nigeria has contributed 85,325 square kilometres to the global seabed mapping initiative. Olugbode, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Hydrography Agency (NHA), revealed this during a press conference on Tuesday in Abuja, during the World Hydrography Day celebration/West Africa Hydrographic Summit, with the theme […]

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2 w. ago Tinubu declares open Nigeria PPP summit, reaffirms commitment to economic growth, infrastructure development

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, officially opened the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. The event, themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda”, convenes key stakeholders from government and the […] The post Tinubu declares open Nigeria PPP summit, reaffirms commitment to economic growth, infrastructure development appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago No Tension Between Tinubu, Shettima – APC Vice Chairman Declares

Amid ongoing speculation about a possible rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, Mustapha Salihu, National Vice Chairman (North-East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has denied any such conflict, calling it the creation of “conflict entrepreneurs.” Salihu, speaking to news men on Monday, emphasized that party matters are not managed in […] The post No Tension Between Tinubu, Shettima – APC Vice Chairman Declares appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu declares open Nigeria PPP summit, reaffirms commitment to economic growth, infrastructure dev’t

As ICRC targets to bridge $2.3trn infrastructure gap From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday officially opened the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) 2025 Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Tuesday.  The event, themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Delivering the […] The post Tinubu declares open Nigeria PPP summit, reaffirms commitment to economic growth, infrastructure dev’t appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Tinubu to declare open legislative dialogue on State Police, national security architecture

Tribune Online Tinubu to declare open legislative dialogue on State Police, national security architecture President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Monday declare open a high-level legislative dialogue on security, focusing on Nigeria's national security architecture. Tinubu to declare open legislative dialogue on State Police, national security architecture Tribune Online

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