18 h. ago CSquared’s fiber backbone set to accelerates West Africa’s digital transformation

Infrastructure connects coastal, landlocked nations By Chinenye Anuforo CSquared, a pan-African technology company, on Thursday, announced a significant milestone with the major expansion of its West African fibre network, an initiative that bridges digital divides across coastal and landlocked countries while driving economic growth across the region. Building on its active operations across the continent, […] The post CSquared’s fiber backbone set to accelerates West Africa’s digital transformation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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25 h. ago US approves potential $346m sale of precision weapons to Nigeria

The United States has approved a potential $346 million arms deal with Nigeria, aimed at enhancing the West African nation’s read more US approves potential $346m sale of precision weapons to Nigeria

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33 h. ago ‘Why it is cheaper to ship cargoes to Europe than West African ports’

Tribune Online ‘Why it is cheaper to ship cargoes to Europe than West African ports’ As Nigeria grapples with port congestion, outdated infrastructure, and the growing demand to maximise the gains of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), the role of professional shipbrokers has never been more critical. In this interview with maritime journalists, Chairman of the Nigerian chapter of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS), Mr. Sesan Ajayi, […] ‘Why it is cheaper to ship cargoes to Europe than West African ports’ Tribune Online

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34 h. ago Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams

Tribune Online Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams The Federal Ministry of Education has confirmed the resolution of a technical glitch that affected the recent release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results, reassuring the public of its commitment to maintaining the integrity of national examinations. He gave the assurance in a press release via the ministry’s X (formerly […] Alausa assures of ministry’s commitment to integrity of national exams Tribune Online

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50 h. ago Ekpo Affirms FG’s Drive To Expand Gas Infrastructure, Power Neighbouring Economies

The minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Rt. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo has reaffirmed the federal government’s unwavering commitment to expanding gas infrastructure, reducing gas flaring, and enhancing energy supply to power neighbouring West African economies. Speaking during a key meeting with the outgoing and incoming managing directors of the West African Gas Pipeline Company […]

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4 d. ago Redefining African infrastructure through visionary engineering

Tribune Online Redefining African infrastructure through visionary engineering By Opeyemi Oguntoye IN a continent where infrastructure gaps have long stifled economic potentials, one company has consistently demonstrated that African ingenuity can bridge the divide between ambition and reality. First Tricon Ltd, a Nigerian-owned construction powerhouse, has been quietly rewriting the rules of infrastructure development across West Africa, turning geographical challenges into showcases of […] Redefining African infrastructure through visionary engineering Tribune Online

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5 d. ago ExxonMobil To Provide Investment Insights In Nigeria’s Deepwater Frontier At 2025 AEW

ExxonMobil, is set to underscore its long-term commitment to Africa’s burgeoning energy sector and with specific commitments in Nigeria’s deep water frontiers. The company will give the highlights at the highly anticipated 2025 African Energy Week (AEW) conference in Cape Town. Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, remains a cornerstone of ExxonMobil’s West African operations. The […]

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5 d. ago Savouring Cotonou’s tourism renaissance, tour of Africa’s Venice

There are so many attractions to lure an average tourist to visit the West African country of Benin Republic, Nigeria’s neighbour. Top among these is the ancient Trans-Atlantic slave port Ouidah which has the sacred forest, pythons’ shrine, the ancient slave market,  and  Point of No Return all serving as major pulls for tourists.   […] The post Savouring Cotonou’s tourism renaissance, tour of Africa’s Venice appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2025 WASSCE: Success rate jumps to 62.9% as WAEC reviews results

By John Ogunsemore No fewer than 1,239,884 candidates, representing 62.9 percent, for the 2025 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) now have credit passes in five subjects or more, including English Language and Mathematics. This followed a review of earlier released results by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The examination body earlier pegged […] The post 2025 WASSCE: Success rate jumps to 62.9% as WAEC reviews results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago 2025 WASSCE: Success rates jumps to 62.9% as WAEC reviews results

By John Ogunsemore No fewer than 1,239,884 candidates, representing 62.9 percent, for the 2025 West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) now have credit passes in five subjects or more, including English Language and Mathematics. This followed a review of earlier released results by the West African Examination Council (WAEC). The examination body earlier pegged […] The post 2025 WASSCE: Success rates jumps to 62.9% as WAEC reviews results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago WASSCE: WAEC review shows 63%, not 32%, obtained 5 credits or more in English, Math

The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has announced a review of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) results, read more WASSCE: WAEC review shows 63%, not 32%, obtained 5 credits or more in English, Math

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6 d. ago 2025 WASSCE: WAEC releases correct results; 62.96% pass English, Maths

Tribune Online 2025 WASSCE: WAEC releases correct results; 62.96% pass English, Maths The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released fresh and correct results of candidates who sat this year’s May/June West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). 2025 WASSCE: WAEC releases correct results; 62.96% pass English, Maths Tribune Online

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7 d. ago WASSCE 2025 results: Checker portal access denied to address technical glitches

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that candidates eager to check their 2025 West African Senior School Certificate read more WASSCE 2025 results: Checker portal access denied to address technical glitches

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7 d. ago WAEC admits errors in 2025 WASSCE results, to review 4 subjects

By Gabriel Dike, Lagos The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) on Thursday, August 7, acknowledged errors in the released results of the May/June 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and has begun the process to review the results. The council confirmed in a statement that a review would be carried out in four […] The post WAEC admits errors in 2025 WASSCE results, to review 4 subjects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Our Children Deserve Classrooms, Not Abandoned Projects — Obi

  The 2023 Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has raised an alarm over Nigeria’s deteriorating education sector, following data made by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, Obi described the crisis as one […]

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8 d. ago WAEC assures portal access for candidates’ results within 24hrs

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has assured candidates that efforts are in top gear to ensure that results are read more WAEC assures portal access for candidates’ results within 24hrs

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8 d. ago Expert Blames WASSCE Failures On Society’s Embrace Of Mediocrity

Education expert and writer, Michael Omisore, has weighed in on the results announced by the West African Examination Council (WAEC), which showed a 33.8% decrease in performance in the May/June West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in Maths, English, and other subjects compared to last year’s WASSCE result. The Head of the Nigeria Office […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria not ripe for transition of WAEC, NECO exams to CBT – Stakeholders

Tribune Online Nigeria not ripe for transition of WAEC, NECO exams to CBT – Stakeholders CLEMENT IDOKO writes that the directive by the Federal Government for full transition of all examinations conducted by the West African Examination Council (WAEC), National Examination Council (NECO) and National Business and Technical Examination Board (NABTEB), from paper to Computer Based Examinations by 2026 has attracted divergent reactions by Nigerians with some stakeholders calling on […] Nigeria not ripe for transition of WAEC, NECO exams to CBT – Stakeholders Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Ghana Defence, Environment Ministers Killed In Helicopter Crash

Everyone onboard was killed in the accident, authorities said, while Ghanaian media reported that the helicopter was on its way to an event on illegal mining -- a major environmental issue in the west African country. The post Ghana Defence, Environment Ministers Killed In Helicopter Crash appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Rep threatens legal action against WAEC for withholding 192,089 results

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South federal constituency, Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Hon Chinedu Ogah has issued seven-day ultimatum to West African Examination Council (WAEC) to release the results of 192,089 candidates it withheld this year over alleged malpractice. He said if after the seven days, the examination body […] The post Rep threatens legal action against WAEC for withholding 192,089 results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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