10 h. ago ‘We are building a strong Continental Re that is rooted in West Africa’s growth story’

Continental Reinsurance Plc marks a major milestone of 40 years of resilience, technical excellence, and leadership in Africa’s reinsurance industry. read more ‘We are building a strong Continental Re that is rooted in West Africa’s growth story’

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14 h. ago ECOWAS, UN deepen diplomatic ties to tackle West Africa’s security, democratic challenges

ECOWAS and the UN have deepened diplomatic engagement aimed at addressing West Africa’s growing security threats and governance challenges. read more ECOWAS, UN deepen diplomatic ties to tackle West Africa’s security, democratic challenges

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20 h. ago SG Holdings Signals Global Expansion With Impressive Balance Sheet After 10

SG Holdings, West Africa’s leading indigenous energy and shipping company, at a virtual media parley, on Monday, announced its strategic positioning for the next decade of growth, marking 10 years of exceptional performance that has established the company as a continental leader in energy infrastructure, shipping operations, and industrial development. Under the leadership of Group […]

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20 h. ago W/African Energy Forum To Catalyse Investment, Highlight Upstream Devt

The upcoming West African Energy Summit (WAES), is expected to catalyse investment, technology transfer and cross-border collaboration between African energy makers and global service providers. The forum has attracted endorsements from key stakeholders and governments within and outside the region. The summit also aims to highlight upstream development, emerging markets, technology deployment and decarbonisation strategies […]

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30 h. ago IGP Egbetokun in Algiers for 13th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Summit

Tribune Online IGP Egbetokun in Algiers for 13th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Summit It explained that IGP Egbetokun is attending in his dual capacity as Nigeria’s Chief of Police and the current Chairperson of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO). IGP Egbetokun in Algiers for 13th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Summit Tribune Online

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47 h. ago Financial services and investments: Engines of Africa’s accelerated GDP growth

Africa’s growth story is shifting. As the continent’s youthful population, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial energy expand, one sector increasingly stands read more Financial services and investments: Engines of Africa’s accelerated GDP growth

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55 h. ago Nigeria, Togo battle for honour at 2025 ITTF Africa Championships

Defending champions Nigeria and Togo are preparing to retain their titles at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships, set read more Nigeria, Togo battle for honour at 2025 ITTF Africa Championships

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68 h. ago US supports West African countries to enhance public health emergency response

Tribune Online US supports West African countries to enhance public health emergency response Seventeen public health emergency operations center staff members from... US supports West African countries to enhance public health emergency response Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Breaking barriers, building markets: A new trade vision for West Africa

Long before borders, policies, or trade agreements, West Africans traded with trust, from Sahelian livestock to forest-grown kola nuts. But read more Breaking barriers, building markets: A new trade vision for West Africa

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3 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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4 d. ago NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body

Tribune Online NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has been elected President NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body Tribune Online

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5 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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5 d. ago NiMet, ECOWAS strengthen ties on early warning systems, capacity building

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission are collaborating on regional early read more NiMet, ECOWAS strengthen ties on early warning systems, capacity building

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5 d. ago Clarion unveils first indigenous container ship, targets regional, China trade

By Steve Agbota Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited has unveiled MV Clarion Ocean Dragon, the country’s first fully indigenous container vessel, marking a historic milestone in domestic shipping and regional trade integration. Unveiled on Wednesday at the Five Star Logistics Terminal, Tin Can Island Port, Lagos, the 349-TEU (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) vessel is expected to […] The post Clarion unveils first indigenous container ship, targets regional, China trade appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Clarion Shipping unveils Nigeria’s first indigenous container vessel, eyes regional, China trade routes

By Steve Agbota In a major leap for Nigeria’s maritime industry, Clarion Shipping West Africa Limited unveiled the MV Clarion Ocean Dragon, the country’s first fully indigenous container vessel, marking a historic milestone in domestic shipping and regional trade integration. Unveiled on Wednesday, July 2, at the Five Star Logistics Terminal, Tin Can Island Port, […] The post Clarion Shipping unveils Nigeria’s first indigenous container vessel, eyes regional, China trade routes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG

Tribune Online Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG The Director-General and Global Liaison of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Joseph Tegbe, has disclosed that the level of partnership with China is positioning Nigeria as the critical economic gateway for the African continent. Speaking to the media after the Post-FOCAC Conference for West Africa held in Abuja, Tegbe said that following FOCAC 2024, Nigeria […] Partnership with China positioning Nigeria as critical economic hub in Africa — NCSP DG Tribune Online

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6 d. ago FG targets digital sovereignty with MTN’s $150m data center infrastructure

By Chinenye Anuforo The Federal Government is strongly backing local cloud hosting and data infrastructure as crucial for national growth, following the launch of MTN Nigeria’s $150 million Tier III Dabengwa Data Centre in Lagos. This new facility, West Africa’s largest modular data center, was unveiled on Tuesday in a high-profile ceremony, marking a significant […] The post FG targets digital sovereignty with MTN’s $150m data center infrastructure appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago FG Backs Local Hosting, Targets Digital Sovereignty With MTN’s Data Center Infrastructure

The federal government has thrown its weight behind local cloud hosting and data infrastructure as a strategic imperative for national growth, following the launch of MTN Nigeria’s $150 million Tier III Dabengwa Data Centre in Lagos, the largest modular data facility of its kind in West Africa. With a combined investment of $285 million: $150 […]

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7 d. ago Manufacturers seek access to cheaper raw materials at regional trade exhibition

Paint manufacturers in Nigeria are intensifying efforts to secure more affordable raw materials by pursuing regional partnerships and alternative sourcing strategies. This renewed drive comes as stakeholders in the coatings industry converge at the West Africa Coatings Show, which opens today in Lagos. Organised by dmg events in collaboration with the Paint Manufacturers Association of […] The post Manufacturers seek access to cheaper raw materials at regional trade exhibition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago We’re mobilising 25 nations to back Nigeria’s IMO bid –MOWCA Secretary

By Steve Agbota                                  The Secretary-General of the Maritime Organisation of West and Central Africa (MOWCA), Dr. Paul Adalikwu, has revealed that the body is rallying support from all 25 member countries to back Nigeria’s bid in the upcoming International […] The post We’re mobilising 25 nations to back Nigeria’s IMO bid –MOWCA Secretary-General appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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