4 h. ago MOWAA Signs MoU With NGA, CBAAC To Preserve & Advance Nigeria Art And African Heritage

The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has signed Memorandums of Understanding with the Nigeria’s National Gallery of Arts, and the Center for Black and African Arts and Civilization in order to preserve Nigerian arts and Africa’s cultural heritage. The tripartite agreement is significant as it involves the agencies responsible for the collection and preservation […]

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22 h. ago West African Union of Tax Institutes elects CITN’s Agbeluyi as president

Samuel Agbeluyi, current president of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has been elected as the president of read more West African Union of Tax Institutes elects CITN’s Agbeluyi as president

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23 h. ago Odegbami Tells West Africa To Bid For World Cup Hosting Right

Legendary Nigerian footballer, Dr Segun Odegbami has called on West African sub-region to bid for the hosting right of the World Cup to enable the region harness the abundant potentials and fortunes in the tournament. Odegbami made the call on Wednesday while presenting the 15th distinguished public lecture series of the Federal University Lokoja, Kogi […]

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37 h. ago West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency

West African states have joined forces to enhance competition and improve market efficiency, in a move to strengthen regional integration. read more West African States unite to boost competition, market efficiency

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43 h. ago Made in Nigeria, adored worldwide: Lisa Folawiyo’s fashion revolution

There was a time when Ankara was simply Ankara—bold, vibrant, and deeply rooted in West African culture, but confined to read more Made in Nigeria, adored worldwide: Lisa Folawiyo’s fashion revolution

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56 h. ago Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime

• Seeks collaboration of Sahel, West African countries   From Isaac Anumihe, Abuja Federal Government has vowed to tighten the noose on  Organised Immigration Crime (OIC) while canvassing effective border control. Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said this when he addressed newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing Border Security Summit in Lancaster House, […] The post Border control: FG vows to tackle Organised Immigration Crime appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Burkina junta leader pardons 21 soldiers for 2015 failed coup

The head of the junta in Burkina Faso has pardoned 21 soldiers convicted of involvement in a failed coup in 2015, according to an official decree seen by AFP on Monday. The troubled west African country has been run since September 2022 by military leaders following a coup headed by Captain Ibrahim Traore. Traore announced Read More

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4 d. ago Sahel Juntas Impose 0.5% Levy On Imports From Nigeria, Other ECOWAS Nations

Three Sahel countries ruled by military juntas – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger – have introduced a 0.5% levy on imported goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member-nations, including Nigeria. The three countries, each ruled by military juntas that came to power through recent coups in 2023, had established the Alliance […]

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4 d. ago How bankruptcy led Nigerian boxer to death in Ghana – NBBofC

The Nigeria Boxing Board of Control says boxer Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, who died in Accra, Ghana on Saturday, was not granted approval for the fatal bout after his initial fight scheduled for Friday was cancelled after being adjudged overweight. The 40-year-old former National and West African light-heavyweight champion lost consciousness during his bout against Ghanaian Read More

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4 d. ago Nigerian boxer collapses, dies in ring during fight in Ghana

A  40-year-old Nigerian boxer, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, was facing Accra-born John Mbanugu, nicknamed “Power” in an undercard bout of Ghana’s Professional Boxing League. The sad incident occurred at the […] The post Nigerian boxer collapses, dies in ring during fight in Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju dies after collapsing during fight in Ghana

By Seyi Babalola Former West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has reportedly died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju was battling against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at the Ghana Professional Boxing League’s Fight Night 15 at Bukom Boxing Arena when he passed out. Segun, a 40-year-old veteran of the […] The post Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju dies after collapsing during fight in Ghana appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju dies after collapsing in Ghana fight

Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. PUNCH Online gathered that he was reportedly leading on points Read More

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5 d. ago Nigeria to lead West African Union of Tax Institutes for regional growth 

By Henry Uche   The President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Mr. Samuel Agbeluyi, has been elected as the President of West African Union of Tax Institutes (WAUTI). A statement from the Institute confirmed that Mr. Agbeluyi was elected was during the 11th Annual General Meeting of the Union on 27th […] The post Nigeria to lead West African Union of Tax Institutes for regional growth  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions

Tribune Online FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions The Federal Government has commenced measures to ensure stability and sustainability in the electricity supply to public health institutions across the country. FG seeks sustainable power supply to public health institutions Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Tinubu, Mahama Reaffirm Commitment To ECOWAS–Sahel Bloc Dialogue

President Bola Tinubu and his Ghanaian counterpart, President John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, reaffirmed their shared commitment to fostering sustained dialogue between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the breakaway Sahelian nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. The two leaders met behind closed-doors at the State House in Abuja, where they […]

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1 week ago Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule

Tribune Online Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule The petitioners argued that the President's actions in Rivers State are unconstitutional and set a dangerous precedent for democratic governance in Nigeria and the broader West African region if nothing is done to address it. Activists petition ECOWAS, demand reversal of Rivers emergency rule Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rivers: Federal Gov’t Dragged To ECOWAS Court Over Emergency Rule

The federal government has been dragged before the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court), sitting in Abuja, over the declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers State. In the suit dated March 20, 2025 and marked ECW/CCJ/APP/18/25, the applicants are seeking an order of the court to […]

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2 w. ago British teenagers targeted by Nigerian sextortion gangs –UK agency

The United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency has sounded the alarm over the growing threat of sextortion gangs from Nigeria and other West African countries targeting British teenage boys. The agency expressed concern that British teenagers as young as 14 were being targeted and blackmailed on Snapchat and Instagram by Nigerian crime gangs, who disguise themselves Read More

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2 w. ago Rivers: ‘Attempt To Censor My Right Of Free Speech Unfair’, Bayelsa West Senator Dickson Speaks On Clash With Akpabio

The Senator representing Bayelsa West senatorial district, Henry Seriake Dickson, has shed more light on his clash with the Senate President Godswill Akpabio at Senate plenary on Thursday over the declaration of State of Emergency on Rivers State and the suspension of democratically elected officials and institution by President Bola Tinubu. Senator Dickson, the immediate-past […]

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2 w. ago WAEC denies victimising union leaders, violating signed MoU with NASU

By Gabriel Dike The management of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has denied allegations that the council victimised union leaders and violated the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Non-Academic Staff (NASU). WAEC, in a statement signed by the acting Public Affairs Officer, Moyosola Adesina, said the council is an employer that upholds […] The post WAEC denies victimising union leaders, violating signed MoU with NASU appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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