7 h. ago Nigeria’s Crude Grade Price Hits $72/b As Regional Tension Heightens

Crude grade price from Nigeria appreciated above $70 per barrel, marginally higher than the major oil contracts traded on the global oil market. Major oil contracts reached a two-week high yesterday after fresh Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea raised concerns over supply disruptions. On Tuesday, four crew members aboard the Greek-operated, Liberian-flagged […]

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29 h. ago Evaluating Regulation Compliance And Fees Among Top Nigerian Stockbrokers

Nigeria’s capital-market boom has pushed more retail traders to scrutinise how their brokers are regulated and what each trade costs. While local firms still dominate activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), global multi-asset brokers now court the same clients with dollar, euro and naira accounts plus direct market access to offshore equities and commodities. Understanding […]

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30 h. ago Ondo govt, company sign MoU to build $15bn 500,000bpd refinery

Tribune Online Ondo govt, company sign MoU to build $15bn 500,000bpd refinery Ondo State Government and a multi-sectoral infrastructure development company, Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (BINL) have announced have announced the plan to construct and operate a 500,000 barrel per day (bpd) refinery at the Sunshine Industrial Park in Ogboti, Eruuna and Sunshine Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in the Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. According […] Ondo govt, company sign MoU to build $15bn 500,000bpd refinery Tribune Online

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31 h. ago WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA

Tribune Online WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA POLICYMAKERS and private sector leaders at the West Africa Business Summit (WAES 2025) have called for stronger coordination, practical reforms, and production-focused policies to unlock the full benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Among several strategic conversations held during the summit, one of the key panel sessions, titled “Overcoming Barriers to Harnessing […] WAES 2025: Leaders call for regional coordination, fair trade, local production to unlock benefits of AfCFTA Tribune Online

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45 h. ago PICTORIAL: Remi Tinubu, Other First Ladies Meet In US, Seek Women, Youth Empowerment

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has joined her counterparts from other global regions to map out ways in which their leadership can ensure the changing world does so in the right direction. Speaking at the 3rd Annual Global First Ladies Alliance Academy in New York, Senator Tinubu noted that getting around the […]

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54 h. ago WAFU B U20 Tourney: Flying Eagles Seek To Extend Regional Dominance

Nigeria’s U-20 Boys, Flying Eagles have commenced training sessions in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, ahead of the kick-off of this year’s WAFU B U-20 Boys’ Tournament. Earlier scheduled to be an expanded tourney involving teams also from the nine-nation WAFU A, the organisers have had to revert to the WAFU B-only arrangement, with the Ghanaian […]

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5 d. ago 2027: Coalition Leaders Relocate To Regions, Begin Mobilisation

The leaders of the coalition movement under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have begun their mobilisation drive in their regions. LEADERSHIP Sunday checks revealed that the coalition leaders, namely, its interim national chairman, Senator David Mark, the national secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, returned to their states, Benue and Osun to galvanise their bases. It was further […]

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6 d. ago Breaking Barriers: Why Regional Integration Is West Africa’s Economic Lifeline

At the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), experts and policymakers made one message clear: the future of intra-regional trade depends on collective action. From accelerating digital identity systems to harnessing the energy of West Africa’s growing youth population and enabling robust private sector collaboration, the region must now move beyond rhetoric to reform. Integration […]

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7 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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9 d. ago Niger Delta Celebrates Chief Wellington Okirika, Honours Enduring Legacy

Prominent Niger Delta leader and political icon Chief (Dr.) Wellington Okirika, CON, the Bolowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, has been celebrated across the region on his birthday, as admirers and community leaders reflect on his enduring contributions to justice, equity, and the development of the Niger Delta. Ambassador Dr Samantha Simeon led the tributes and described […]

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1 week ago West Africa Economic Summit: When stakeholders pushed for realistic solutions to Africa’s problems

Tribune Online West Africa Economic Summit: When stakeholders pushed for realistic solutions to Africa’s problems By: Bolade Adeyemi In an atmosphere charged with both urgency and optimism, the West Africa Economic Summit 2025 convened on Saturday, June 21, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. It was not just another diplomatic assembly, but a defining moment where presidents, ministers, technocrats, and private sector leaders converged to grapple with the region’s […] West Africa Economic Summit: When stakeholders pushed for realistic solutions to Africa’s problems Tribune Online

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1 week ago WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria

The Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Nigeria has applauded the recent appointments of two accomplished women to high-ranking positions in Ghana and Nigeria’s maritime sector, describing the developments as a triumph for gender inclusion and leadership in the region. In Ghana, Madam Jemilat Mahamah has been appointed Chairman of the Board of the […] The post WISTA Nigeria cerebrates rise of female maritime leaders in Ghana, Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Why WAES Will Unlock West Africa’s Investment Opportunities – Tuggar

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, is upbeat that the maiden West African Economic Summit (WAES) that was held between June 20 and 21, 2025, in  Abuja will not only unlock the investment opportunities in West Africa but also promote integration and development in the region. The summit, which was an initiative of President […]

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2 w. ago Senate To Hold Regional Stakeholders’ Meetings To Tackle Insecurity

Amid security concerns plaguing the country, the Senate has unveiled plan to hold meetings with critical stakeholders in each geo-political zone to uncover the root causes of the menace and devise pragmatic measures to restore peace and stability in troubled areas. The upper legislative chamber maintained that no amount of money invested in infrastructure development […]

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Senate to hold regional meetings with stakeholders, victims of armed violence

Tribune Online Insecurity: Senate to hold regional meetings with stakeholders, victims of armed violence Senate Leader and Chairman of the Ad-hoc Committee on National Security Summit, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed these plans at the committee’s inaugural meeting held at the National Assembly in Abuja. Insecurity: Senate to hold regional meetings with stakeholders, victims of armed violence Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Gulf Airspace Reopens After US–Iran Tensions Disrupt Regional Flights

Airspace restrictions over Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Kuwait have been lifted following a night of heightened military tensions between the United States and Iran, restoring calm to the Gulf region’s aviation corridors. The temporary suspension of civilian aviation was triggered by Iranian retaliatory strikes on US military installations in the Gulf, […]

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2 w. ago We’ll Deliver Sustainable Development Across Lake Chad Region – Buni

In a renewed demonstration of leadership and regional solidarity, the executive governor of Yobe State and chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has led a high-level strategic mission to the headquarters of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) in N’Djamena, Chad. A statement issued by the forum secretary, […]

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2 w. ago We’ll continue to unlock inactive, untapped energy assets to boost national oil production — Lokpobiri

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking inactive and untapped energy assets as a cornerstone of its strategy to boost national production. Speaking during a visit to TotalEnergies’ Headquarters in Paris and their Research Institute in Pau, France, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, said: […] The post We’ll continue to unlock inactive, untapped energy assets to boost national oil production — Lokpobiri appeared first on The Sun 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 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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