27 h. 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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32 h. 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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38 h. 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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40 h. 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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54 h. 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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55 h. 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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60 h. 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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64 h. 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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3 d. 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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8 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. 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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9 d. ago ECOWAS Parliament Moves To Adopt AI For Legislative Efficiency

The Parliarment of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) has moved to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance efficiency in the legislative functions of the regional parliamentary body. This was disclosed by the Speaker of the regional legislature, Rt. Hon. Memounatou Ibrahima, in her remarks during the closing ceremony of […]

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9 d. 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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9 d. ago Terminal, Ports Authority Sign $60m Agreement To Advance Green Operations

West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have signed a $60 million collaboration to advance decarbonisation within Nigeria’s port and transportation ecosystem. This was disclosed in New York at the Dutch Consulate during the week of the Global African Business Initiative when the two parties signed a memorandum of […]

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1 week ago Prioritise education, security, welfare, Falola tells Ladoja at Olubadan Coronation Lecture

Tribune Online Prioritise education, security, welfare, Falola tells Ladoja at Olubadan Coronation Lecture “Ibadan has always been a city of accommodation and resilience,” Falola observed. “Founded in the 19th century as a camp of soldiers, Ibadan has evolved into West Africa’s largest indigenous city, with... Prioritise education, security, welfare, Falola tells Ladoja at Olubadan Coronation Lecture Tribune Online

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1 week ago UK govt partnership helped Air Peace’s breakthrough to Heathrow, Gatwick – Onyema

Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest carrier and West Africa’s aviation leader, has described its approval to operate scheduled flights from Nigeria read more UK govt partnership helped Air Peace’s breakthrough to Heathrow, Gatwick – Onyema

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1 week ago APM Terminals signs MOU with Nigerian Ports Authority on roadmap for electrification

By Steve Agbota West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria and the Nigerian Ports Authority have agreed to collaborate to advance decarbonisation efforts within Nigeria’s port and transportation ecosystem. That became reality in New York, when the parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish the framework to pursue a roadmap to electrify containerised […] The post APM Terminals signs MOU with Nigerian Ports Authority on roadmap for electrification appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago APM Terminals, NPA sign MoU on container freight electrification

Tribune Online APM Terminals, NPA sign MoU on container freight electrification West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) on Tuesday announced that they have APM Terminals, NPA sign MoU on container freight electrification Tribune Online

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1 week ago Beta Glass touts sustainable packaging push at Propak W’Africa

Beta Glass Plc, West Africa’s largest glass packaging manufacturer and a member of the Frigoglass Group, used its presence at read more Beta Glass touts sustainable packaging push at Propak W’Africa

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