14 h. ago VAT increase outweighed by massive incentives in proposed tax reforms – CITN President

Samuel Agbeluyi, president and chairman of Council of the (CITN) said that the incentive of increasing Value Added Tax (VAT) read more VAT increase outweighed by massive incentives in proposed tax reforms – CITN President

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3 d. ago FG warns Nigerians against growing threat of cyber slavery in West Africa

From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Federal Government, has warned Nigerians against the growing threat of cyber slavery within the West African sub-region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued in Abuja by its Acting Spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, noted with grave concern the alarming rise of cyber slavery across parts of West Africa, […] The post FG warns Nigerians against growing threat of cyber slavery in West Africa appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Excitement As ECOWAS Leaders Launch Celebrations Of 50th Anniversary

The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched the beginning of activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the regional bloc. This launch took place on  April 22, 2025, in Accra, Ghana with the leaders making more commitment to boost the economies of the […]

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4 d. ago 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students

By Olakunle Olafioye The West African Examination Council (WAEC) relentless search for a lasting solution to a major problem that has eroded the integrity of the examinations conducted by the regional examination council for decades appears set to have given way to a new era in the history of the body.  Major examinations conducted by […] The post 2025 SSC: Fear, uncertainty as  WAEC begins CBT examination for students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Miele expands West African presence with Lagos experience centre relaunch

Miele, a German premium home appliance manufacturer, has relaunched its newly renovated experience centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, reinforcing its read more Miele expands West African presence with Lagos experience centre relaunch

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6 d. ago Over 54% of Lagos students fail 2024 WAEC, says Commissioner

By Lukman Olabiyi The Lagos State Government has revealed that 54.3% of students who took the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) failed, with only 45.7% achieving credit passes in English Language and Mathematics. Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun announced this during a ministerial briefing on Thursday, marking the […] The post Over 54% of Lagos students fail 2024 WAEC, says Commissioner appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Tinubu hails ECOWAS as Ghana offers scholarships to 1,000 regional students

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for fostering regional integration. Bayo Onanuga, Special read more Tinubu hails ECOWAS as Ghana offers scholarships to 1,000 regional students

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7 d. ago Tinubu urges bold reforms as ECOWAS grapples with member exits

President Bola Tinubu has called for sweeping reforms within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stressing that the read more Tinubu urges bold reforms as ECOWAS grapples with member exits

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1 week ago After VDM’s Alarm, NAPTIP Arrests Human Traffickers In Abuja Operation

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said it has commenced a major onslaught against organised human traffcking criminal gang in the country as its operatives arrested Abuja-based suspected traffickers. The agency described the suspects as the arrowhead of a trans-border human trafficking syndicate operating within the West African and Gulf […]

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1 week ago Over 1.9 million students to sit for Nigeria’s first digital WASSCE

In a major technological shift, the West African Examinations Council has introduced the first-ever Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. According to the council, it is aimed at improving examination delivery and curbing malpractice. Speaking during a press briefing held at the WAEC National Office in Yaba, Lagos, on Thursday, Head Read More

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2 w. ago BPAN donates N500k, announces scholarship for late Olanrewaju child

The Boxing Promoters Association of Nigeria has donated N500,000 to the family of late former West African and national light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, while also announcing educational scholarship for the deceased boxer’s first child, Olanrewaju Irenitemi, to the secondary school level. BPAN executives led by the President, Hon. Omonlei Imadu, paid a condolence visit Read More

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2 w. ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Urge Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the West […]

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2 w. ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the regional bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the […]

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2 w. ago ECOWAS reaffirms support for Guinea’s return to constitutional order

The Economic Community of West African States has dispatched a technical mission to Guinea as part of ongoing efforts to assist the country in its transition back to constitutional governance. The initiative, announced by ECOWAS Commission’s President, Omar Touray, in a statement issued by the commission on Monday, highlighted the regional body’s continued support for Read More

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2 w. ago ECOWAS ruling: Rights group urges Kano to repeal blasphemy laws

Rights group, Rivers in the Desert Nigeria, has called on the Kano State Government to immediately repeal its controversial blasphemy laws following a recent ruling by the Economic Community of West African States Court, which deemed them unlawful and incompatible with fundamental human rights. “It is unreasonable for any state to enforce religious laws that Read More

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2 w. ago ECOWAS Court declares Kano’s blasphemy laws violate human rights, orders reform

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy read more ECOWAS Court declares Kano’s blasphemy laws violate human rights, orders reform

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2 w. ago Kano blasphemy laws violate human rights, ECOWAS court declares

The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy laws violate international human rights obligations. In the case filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative against the Federal Republic of Nigeria marked: ECW/CCJ/APP/41/23, the regional court held that key provisions of Read More

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2 w. ago Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups

By Zika Bobby Transform West Africa, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the United Kingdom government, and EY, has awarded £500,000 in grant funding to five West African enterprises focused on circularity and regenerative agriculture. These grantees were recognised and celebrated at an event last night hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos. […] The post Unilever, UK, EY announce £.5m grant for 5 West African startups appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago INEC Chair Yakubu Seeks Stronger Regional Collaboration As ECONEC General Assembly Begins In Banjul

The chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has called for stronger ties and deeper collaboration among Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in the West African sub-region. According to Prof. Yakubu, working more closely together, was key to deepening democratic governance across the region. The INEC chairman made the call on Thursday […]

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3 w. ago Nigerian Police Partner INTERPOL To Strengthen Data Sharing For Regional Security

In a move aimed at significantly enhancing internal security and law enforcement capabilities through international partnership and collaboration, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who doubles as the Chairman of the West African Chiefs of Police Committee (WAPCCO), on Tuesday, played host to a delegation from INTERPOL led by Mr Cyril Gout, the […]

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