80 m. ago The shrinking intellectual space: Nigerian universities must reclaim their intellectual soul before it’s too late (3)

The Nigerian university system, once a beacon of intellectual vigour across Africa, now stands at a crossroads. As the preceding read more The shrinking intellectual space: Nigerian universities must reclaim their intellectual soul before it’s too late (3)

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5 h. ago CAPPA seeks urgent response to Nigeria’s waste management crisis

By Merit Ibe   The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has emphasised the need for an organized response by the  federal, state and local government authorities to Nigeria’s waste management crisis. CAPPA is worried that the fate of the  planet hangs precariously in the balance, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable practices and […] The post CAPPA seeks urgent response to Nigeria’s waste management crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 h. ago Why Africa can’t mirror Europe: Rethinking statehood by geography

Geographical determinism, the theory that physical environments significantly influence social and political development, offers a lens through which to understand read more Why Africa can’t mirror Europe: Rethinking statehood by geography

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9 h. ago Senate probes Lafarge Africa’s 83.8% share divestment, BPE assures 16.19% public stake intact

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate Committee on Capital Market has summoned Lafarge Africa Plc to address concerns over its proposed divestment of an 83.8% majority stake in the cement company. The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has assured investors that the 16.19% shareholding held by the Nigerian public remains unaffected. The probe, initiated following […] The post Senate probes Lafarge Africa’s 83.8% share divestment, BPE assures 16.19% public stake intact appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 h. ago Senate Summons Lafarge Africa Over Planned Divestment Of 83.8% Shares

The Senate, through its Committee on Capital Market, on Wednesday summoned Lafarge Africa Plc over the planned divestment of the 83.8% majority shares it controls in the cement industry. This comes as the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) assured the Senate that the 16.19% shares held by Nigerian investors in Lafarge remain intact. Before issuing […]

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10 h. ago Senate summons Lafarge Africa over planned divestment of majority shares

As BPE assures Nigerians their 16.19% stake remains untouched The Senate has summoned Lafarge Africa Plc to appear before its read more Senate summons Lafarge Africa over planned divestment of majority shares

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14 h. ago Somalia bans entry to Taiwanese passport holders, citing one

Somalia has placed an entry ban on all Taiwanese passport holders, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which accused read more Somalia bans entry to Taiwanese passport holders, citing one-China policy

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18 h. ago Nigeria Ranked Third In Africa For U.S. Deportations With Over 400 Removals [Full List]

Nigeria has ranked third on the list of African countries with the highest number of deportations from the United States (U.S) between 2020 and 2025, according to data from The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). A total of 437 Nigerian nationals were removed from the U.S. during this period, with many facing deportation […] The post Nigeria Ranked Third In Africa For U.S. Deportations With Over 400 Removals [Full List] appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago Flying Eagles Aim For Victory Against Junior Carthage Eagles In U20 AFCON Opener

Today marks the beginning of Nigeria’s quest for an unprecedented eighth Africa U20 title, as the Flying Eagles take on the Junior Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in the opening match of Group B at the 30 June Stadium. Historically, the Flying Eagles have had the upper hand against their North African rivals. In a memorable […]

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18 h. ago Chelsea, Man Utd, Others Set Sights On Ademola Lookman As Atalanta Winger Poised For Move

In a sensational transfer story brewing in the heart of Europe, it has been reported that four of the Premier League’s elite clubs – Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Newcastle United – are locked in a fierce battle for the signature of Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman. The 26-year-old Nigerian international has been in exceptional form […]

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19 h. ago Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications

In a significant move to scale digital commerce across Africa, Bumpa today launched its comprehensive Partners’ Program – a structured read more Bumpa Launches Strategic Partners’ Program to Scale Digital Commerce Across Africa; Calls for Applications

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21 h. ago 1 in 3 workers could be exempted in Nigeria’s Tax Reforms,Tax Czar Says

Forthcoming tax reforms in Africa’s top oil producer could exclude as much as a third of the country’s working population read more 1 in 3 workers could be exempted in Nigeria’s Tax Reforms,Tax Czar Says

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21 h. ago Gates, others launch $500m fund to save newborn children in Africa

A group of philanthropies including the Gates Foundation has set up a fund backed with nearly $500 million to help read more Gates, others launch $500m fund to save newborn children in Africa

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22 h. ago Lafarge Africa Shareholders Approve N19.33bn Final Dividend For 2024

Shareholders of Lafarge Africa Plc have approved N19.33 billion final dividend, representing N1.20 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024 They gave their approval at the Company 66th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. In the 2024 financial result, Lafarge Africa announced a remarkable revenue of N696.76 billion for the 2024 financial […]

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22 h. ago World Bank Reconsiders Exploiting Nuclear Energy Projects Funding In Africa

The World Bank is considering support for nuclear energy as part of a broader push to expand access to affordable and reliable energy, particularly across Africa. In its 111th meeting, the Development Committee urged the World Bank to explore ‘further options for increased affordable and reliable energy access, including potential support for nuclear energy.’ This […]

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22 h. ago Investors Advocate Increased Capital In Critical Sectors To Drive Economic Growth

The African Private Capital Association (AVCA) has emphasised the need for increased capital deployment in essential sectors to stimulate economic growth and development. This call was made during the ongoing 21st Annual Africa Venture Capital Association Conference in Lagos, themed “Bold Moves: Powering 10x in Africa,” which runs from April 28 to May 2, 2025. […]

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27 h. ago Nigeria Unveils Certification Scheme To Boost Environmental Standards

The federal government has launched the Environmental Standards Certification Scheme — a first-of-its-kind initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa to professionalise environmental management and enhance institutional capacity. The aim is to strengthen environmental governance and elevate Nigeria’s global standing in sustainable development. At the unveiling ceremony in Abuja, minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, described the launch as […]

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33 h. ago All Encumbrances To Investment Being Eliminated, VP Shettima Tells EU Delegation

The Nigerian government has reiterated its deep commitment to strategic partnership with the European Union (EU), as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) prepares to open its first West Africa office in Lagos. Nigeria officially became the EBRD’s 77th shareholder in February 2025, following the bank’s limited and incremental expansion to sub-Saharan Africa […]

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36 h. ago U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles begin quest for 8th title against Tunisia

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will kick off their campaign for an eighth U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title on Thursday read more U20 AFCON: Flying Eagles begin quest for 8th title against Tunisia

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38 h. ago AG Mortgage Bank, Invest Africa: Moving to reshape continent’s mortgage landscape

AG Mortgage Bank is not just envisioning the future of African housing; they are seizing it. With an audacious goal read more AG Mortgage Bank, Invest Africa: Moving to reshape continent’s mortgage landscape

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