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Nigeria Risks Losing AfCFTA Gains Without Quality, Standards – Experts Warn Panel of trade experts discussing Nigeria’s AfCFTA opportunities and risks at NEPC Re-Energized Webinar in Abuja.

Panel of trade experts discussing Nigeria’s AfCFTA opportunities and risks at NEPC Re-Energized Webinar in Abuja.

Nigeria Risks Losing AfCFTA Gains Without Quality, Standards – Experts Warn

Julian August 22, 2025

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, has urged Nigeria to prioritise product quality, strong branding,...

Beach Soccer 2025: Kicks Off in Nnewi, Anambra State NBSL CEO Mahmud Hadejia presenting the Outstanding Contribution Award to Professor Victor Madubuko at the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League opening in Nnewi

NBSL CEO Mahmud Hadejia presenting the Outstanding Contribution Award to Professor Victor Madubuko at the 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League opening in Nnewi

Beach Soccer 2025: Kicks Off in Nnewi, Anambra State

Julian August 22, 2025

Nnewi, Anambra State — The 2025 Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) kicked off in grand style in...

Sri Lanka Arrests Ex-President Wickremesinghe Over Fund Misuse Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe being escorted by police officers to Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court following his arrest in a corruption probe.

Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe being escorted by police officers to Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court following his arrest in a corruption probe.

Sri Lanka Arrests Ex-President Wickremesinghe Over Fund Misuse

Julian August 22, 2025

Colombo, Sri Lanka — Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday, becoming the most...

US Launches National Security Probe Into Wind Turbine Imports A row of wind turbines against a cloudy sky, symbolizing US concerns over foreign imports and national security risks in renewable energy.

A row of wind turbines against a cloudy sky, symbolizing US concerns over foreign imports and national security risks in renewable energy.

US Launches National Security Probe Into Wind Turbine Imports

Julian August 22, 2025

Washington, D.C — The US Commerce Department has launched a national security investigation into imports of wind...

FG Launches Grassroots Campaign to Showcase Tinubu’s Mid-Term Achievements

Julian August 22, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, through its Lagos Information Centre, has launched a grassroots...

TICAD 9: Nigeria, Japan Pledge Stronger Diplomatic, Economic Ties Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar shaking hands with the Japanese Foreign Minister at TICAD 9 in Yokohama, Japan

Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar shaking hands with the Japanese Foreign Minister at TICAD 9 in Yokohama, Japan

TICAD 9: Nigeria, Japan Pledge Stronger Diplomatic, Economic Ties

Julian August 22, 2025

Nigeria and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations during a high-level meeting...

Nigeria Beach Soccer League 2025: Round Two Fixtures Nigeria Beach Soccer League players in action during a previous match in Nnewi, Anambra State.

Nigeria Beach Soccer League players in action during a previous match in Nnewi, Anambra State.

Nigeria Beach Soccer League 2025: Round Two Fixtures

Julian August 21, 2025

The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has unveiled fixtures for Round Two of the 2025 season, set...

Experts Caution Nigeria on Risks of $2.5bn Animal Farming Project Environmental experts and civil society advocates at a press briefing in Abuja warning about the risks of Nigeria’s proposed $2.5 billion industrial animal farming project

Environmental experts and civil society advocates at a press briefing in Abuja warning about the risks of Nigeria’s proposed $2.5 billion industrial animal farming project

Experts Caution Nigeria on Risks of $2.5bn Animal Farming Project

Julian August 21, 2025

Environmental and food sovereignty experts have raised strong objections to Nigeria’s planned $2.5 billion industrial animal farming...

Court Stops Reps from Summoning Insurance CEOs over Alleged N98.4bn Debt Federal High Court in Abuja, where Justice Emeka Nwite issued an order stopping lawmakers from compelling insurance company CEOs to appear over debt allegations.

Federal High Court in Abuja, where Justice Emeka Nwite issued an order stopping lawmakers from compelling insurance company CEOs to appear over debt allegations.

Court Stops Reps from Summoning Insurance CEOs over Alleged N98.4bn Debt

Julian August 21, 2025

The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the House...

ADC Rejects Salary Hike for Politicians, Describe Proposal as Insensitive Bolaji Abdullahi of the African Democratic Congress addressing concerns over the proposed salary increase for political office holders in Nigeria.

Bolaji Abdullahi of the African Democratic Congress addressing concerns over the proposed salary increase for political office holders in Nigeria.

ADC Rejects Salary Hike for Politicians, Describe Proposal as Insensitive

Julian August 21, 2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the proposed salary increase for political office holders, calling it...

Tinubu Renews Call for Africa’s Permanent Seats on UN Security Council President Bola Tinubu addressing the TICAD9 Summit in Japan, advocating for Africa’s inclusion as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

President Bola Tinubu addressing the TICAD9 Summit in Japan, advocating for Africa’s inclusion as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

Tinubu Renews Call for Africa’s Permanent Seats on UN Security Council

Julian August 21, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has reiterated Africa’s demand for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, insisting...

Silicon Valley Partners Govt, to Groom Nigeria Youths Officials from Silicon Valley and Nigeria during the launch of the Founder Dojo programme aimed at nurturing globally competitive startups