14 h. ago FIRS, AFRITAC West 2 Deepen Collaboration On Taxpayer Services, Digital Reforms

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the African Regional Technical Assistance Centre West 2 (AFRITAC West 2) have reinforced their partnership to enhance taxpayer services and advance digital reforms in Nigeria’s tax administration. This development was highlighted during the 12th regional meeting and field visit of the AFRITAC West 2 Steering Committee hosted at […]

Economics

60 h. ago $1.5bn Lekki Port Begins Cargo Transhipments To Togo, Ghana, Others

The $1.5 billion Lekki Deep Seaport has started  international transhipment of cargoes to neighbouring West African countries such as  Togo, Benin Republic, Abidjan and Ghana. The Port, on Thursday, disclosed that it initiated efforts to ramp up operations from 287,000 Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) handled in 2024 to 500,000 TEUs by the end of 2025. […]

Transport

3 d. ago WAEC: Senate upholds dismissal of senior employee for smuggling exams scripts

Tribune Online WAEC: Senate upholds dismissal of senior employee for smuggling exams scripts Former Head of Scripts Room at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Ms Sandra Nimi Harry, has lost her bid to have her dismissal from office overturned and to be reinstated. WAEC: Senate upholds dismissal of senior employee for smuggling exams scripts Tribune Online

Politics

3 d. ago Flutterwave secures full license to empower businesses in Senegal

Tribune Online Flutterwave secures full license to empower businesses in Senegal Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has recently secured a Payment Institution (PI) license from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). With this license, Flutterwave is positioned to help businesses in Senegal scale by offering its full range of seamless digital payment services. It further demonstrates the company’s commitment to connecting Africa to […] Flutterwave secures full license to empower businesses in Senegal Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Visa restrictions tightened as UAE, US impose new rules on Nigerian travelers

Tribune Online Visa restrictions tightened as UAE, US impose new rules on Nigerian travelers The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States have introduced new visa restrictions policies for Nigerian passport holders, further restricting travel opportunities for citizens of the West African nation. Visa restrictions tightened as UAE, US impose new rules on Nigerian travelers Tribune Online

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5 d. 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 […]

Politics

5 d. 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

Politics

7 d. 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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8 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

Politics

9 d. ago Culture League celebrates creativity, collaboration and culture

A galaxy of Nigerian celebrities converged on EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, June 29 to celebrate a talkshow, The Culture League aimed to amplify African talent and cultural influence on a global scale. The star-studded launch of The Culture League, produced by Webek Studios, attracted notable personalities like Nollywood star Osas Ighodaro, media […] The post Culture League celebrates creativity, collaboration and culture -Esse Akwawa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

9 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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1 week 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

Events

1 week ago Nigeria not ready for CNG vehicles, gas should power industries, says expert

Ademola Ogunbajo, President of Oando Clean Energy, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s energy priorities, stressing that the country read more Nigeria not ready for CNG vehicles, gas should power industries, says expert

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1 week ago West African aviation safety report surge from 40% to 63% — BAGASOO

The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation has reported a significant improvement in aviation safety. read more West African aviation safety report surge from 40% to 63% — BAGASOO

Politics

1 week ago ECOWAS declares “war on kush” as drug crisis worsens across West Africa

The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a regional campaign to combat the escalating read more ECOWAS declares “war on kush” as drug crisis worsens across West Africa

Events

1 week ago ILO engages West African journalists on reframing labour migration reportage

Tribune Online ILO engages West African journalists on reframing labour migration reportage “Journalists must not report labour migration from a biased perspective. When the correct position is finally known, significant damage may already have occurred. ILO engages West African journalists on reframing labour migration reportage Tribune Online

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2 w. 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 Cybercrime is West, East African most dominant security concern — INTERPOL

Cybercrime has emerged as a dominant security concern across Africa, with more than 30 percent of all reported crimes in read more Cybercrime is West, East African most dominant security concern — INTERPOL

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Benin Republic Collaborate On Strengthening Democracy In West Africa

Nigeria and the Benin Republic have renewed their partnership to deepen parliamentary cooperation and democratic consolidation in the West African subregion. This is just as Nigeria‘s National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Nigeria, and the Parliamentary Institute of Benin (IPaB) held a workshop on implementing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Cotonou yesterday. […]

Politics

2 w. ago Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, 50 Others To Attend African Chiefs Of Defence Summit

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic are among 54 African countries that will be hosted in Nigeria for the maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in August. This is despite the strained political relationship between Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic with the West African regional bloc ECOWAS in recent times. The summit, which […]

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