11 h. ago West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

West African nations want to strike deals with the U.S. over energy and rare earth minerals, but the Trump administration's looming expansion. read more West Africa wants deals with Trump but US entry bans a barrier, Nigerian minister says

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21 h. 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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22 h. ago Benue killings: Group calls for urgent action to address insecurity

Tribune Online Benue killings: Group calls for urgent action to address insecurity The Partners West Africa Nigeria (PWAN) a Non-Governmental Organisation focusing on Rule of Law and Empowerment Initiative has called on federal government for coordinated action at all levels of government to address the worsening security crisis in Benue State. This was contained in a press statement issued signed by Mr. Ogechukwu Mohanye said the “The […] Benue killings: Group calls for urgent action to address insecurity Tribune Online

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63 h. ago West Africa economic summit, new chapter for regional integration — FG

Tribune Online West Africa economic summit, new chapter for regional integration — FG "The summit is not modelled after the World Economic Forum in Davos, but rather a novel, homegrown African original idea. West Africa economic summit, new chapter for regional integration — FG Tribune Online

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66 h. ago Israel, Iran may need to ‘fight it out’ to reach deal — Trump

Tribune Online Israel, Iran may need to ‘fight it out’ to reach deal — Trump Iran and Israel “should make a deal, and will make a deal,” noting that “many calls and meetings now taking place” Israel, Iran may need to ‘fight it out’ to reach deal — Trump Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Culture Day: Onga ignites African culture, storytelling at AMVCA with festival of flavours

…Sponsor best indigenous language, West Africa, others Onga, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand, transcended expectations at the 2025 AMVCA Cultural Day, read more Culture Day: Onga ignites African culture, storytelling at AMVCA with festival of flavours

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5 d. ago Firm Seeks Gov’t Support, Collaboration To Grow Local Businesses, Manufacturers

An exhibition company, Trade Show Organisers Nigeria Limited, has sought the support and collaboration of government in order to grow local businesses and manufacturers. The appeal was made by Brad Smith, the exhibition manager of Food and Beverages West Africa, at the exhibition held at Victoria Island, Lagos, which started on June 10,2025. He said […]

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5 d. ago Lekki Port boosts Nigeria’s trade ambitions with 40% throughput surge

Lekki Freeport Terminal, the container operator at Nigeria’s deepest seaport, is emerging as a key logistics hub in West Africa, read more Lekki Port boosts Nigeria’s trade ambitions with 40% throughput surge

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6 d. ago Nigeria Remain Most Democratic Country In West Africa — George Akume

Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has claimed that Nigeria remain the most democratic nation in Nigeria. Akume noted that despite many military takeovers in Sub-Saharan Africa, the country still stands out as a shining example of a nation upholding the tenets of democracy for 26 unbroken years. The SGF commended all […] The post Nigeria Remain Most Democratic Country In West Africa — George Akume appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago WHX Lagos, WHX Labs wraps up with major strides for West African healthcare

From Rebecca Samuel, Lagos The recently concluded 2025 editions of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos delivered a powerful boost to West Africa’s healthcare sector, reinforcing the event’s role as a key platform for healthcare innovation, investment, and policy dialogue. Held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, the three-day gathering brought together more than 8,000 […] The post WHX Lagos, WHX Labs wraps up with major strides for West African healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago US, China trade deal ‘done’, awaiting presidential approval — Trump

Tribune Online US, China trade deal ‘done’, awaiting presidential approval — Trump Trump posted on Truth Social, “Our deal with China is done, subject to... US, China trade deal ‘done’, awaiting presidential approval — Trump Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Eunisell Boot Award 2025 To Honour NPFL Top Goal Scorer, Anas Yusuf

Eunisell, West Africa’s leading specialty chemicals and oil field solutions company, is set to honour Nasarawa United’s Anas Yusuf, who scored 18 goals to finish as the top scorer in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The prestigious Eunisell Boot Award ceremony will take place on Friday, June 13,  2025, at the Radisson […]

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7 d. ago FAB West Africa lauds NAFDAC, FG for enabling business growth

By Bolaji Okunola Exhibitors at the ongoing Food & Beverage (FAB) West Africa exhibition have commended the Nigerian government and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for their continued support and effective regulatory policies that enhance food safety and promote business growth in the region. Speaking during the opening day […] The post FAB West Africa lauds NAFDAC, FG for enabling business growth appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Tier 5, MongoDB partner to drive West Africa’s digital transformation

By Chinenye Anuforo Tier 5 Technologies, a West African enterprise IT and cloud services provider, has announced a partnership with MongoDB, the leading database for modern applications, to aid its expansion into the West African market, specifically Nigeria.     The partnership, which focuses on helping organisations modernise their infrastructure to capitalise on the opportunities […] The post Tier 5, MongoDB partner to drive West Africa’s digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Eunisell Boot Award 2025 set to honour NPFL top goal scorer, Anas Yusuf

West Africa’s leading specialty chemicals and oil field solutions company, Eunisell, is set to honour Nasarawa United’s Anas Yusuf, who scored 18 goals to finish as top scorer in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The Eunisell Boot Award, which has since become a prestigious recognition in Nigerian football will take place on Friday, […] The post Eunisell Boot Award 2025 set to honour NPFL top goal scorer, Anas Yusuf appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago RMDB secures financing for $150mn shipyard upgrade in Nigeria to boost maritime devt in West, Central Africa

By Steve Agbota The President and Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Maritime Development Bank (RMDB), Mr. Adeniran Aderogba, has announced that financing is currently being secured for a $150 million upgrade and expansion of a major shipyard in Nigeria. This investment, he said, will serve as a catalyst for the transformation of ship repair […] The post RMDB secures financing for $150mn shipyard upgrade in Nigeria to boost maritime devt in West, Central Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago WHX 2025 wraps up with transformative impact on West Africa’s healthcare

The 2025 editions of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos have concluded leaving a transformative impact that reaffirm the WHX read more WHX 2025 wraps up with transformative impact on West Africa’s healthcare

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1 week ago Resilient organisations are at the frontline of a just future — Kimberly Bayer

As Ford Foundation celebrates transformative impact of BUILD Initiative The Ford Foundation Office for West Africa (OWA) recently welcomed Kimberly read more Resilient organisations are at the frontline of a just future — Kimberly Bayer

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1 week ago Mixed Egusi Vegetable Soup: Proudly Nigerian superfood that can gain UN cultural status

Mixed Egusi Vegetable Soup is a beloved soup that is relished across Nigeria and West Africa, as well as Africa read more Mixed Egusi Vegetable Soup: Proudly Nigerian superfood that can gain UN cultural status

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1 week ago Proudly Nigerian superfood that can gain UN cultural status (Mixed Egusi vegetable soup)

Mixed Egusi Vegetable Soup is a beloved soup that is relished across Nigeria and West Africa, as well as Africa read more Proudly Nigerian superfood that can gain UN cultural status (Mixed Egusi vegetable soup)

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