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Atiku’s Camp Slams Keyamo over Buhari Tribute Comment, Defends PDP Exit
Arise News
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July 18, 2025
The Atiku Abubakar camp, has fired back at Festus Keyamo over his claim that the opposition figure fouled the memory of the late former president, Muhammadu Buhari with his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the period of...
ECOWAS charts path to economic growth, others
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 20, 2025
Critical issues relating to economic integration, infrastructure development, health, education and agriculture are some of the issues topping agenda at the opening of the 94th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers in Abuja...
The inconvenient truth: Continentalism or nationalism? A forked path to Africa's economic emancipation
Graphic
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June 19, 2025
A continent torn between patriotic pageantry and the unfinished business of building its own industries. Africa is not merely standing at a crossroads; it is caught in a crisis of direction. It is a deeply worrying moment in history, where the...
Terrorism: ECOWAS Strikes Security Deal With Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
New Telegraph
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June 19, 2025
Share The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reached an understanding with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to collaborate on addressing terrorism and violent extremism in the region. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar...
UCAMWAL: United Capital Enters Francophone Market
TechEconomy
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June 20, 2025
Advertisements United Capital Plc‘s latest subsidiary, United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited (UCAMWAL), officially commenced operation with the launch of two CFA franc-denominated mutual funds in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. According to...
Minister warns against economic dependence on former colonial powers
Punch
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June 19, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States Council of Ministers, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has warned against continued economic dependence on former colonial powers. Tuggar gave the warning at the...
New President of Burkina Faso-Niger Bishops' Conference Says He Counts on “cooperation, support of fellow Bishops”
ACI Africa
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June 19, 2025
Dablo, 19 June, 2025 / 1:36 pm (ACI Africa). Archbishop Gabriel Sayaogo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Koupéla in Burkina Faso has expressed hope in the support and cooperation of his colleagues during his mandate as President of the Catholic...
Obasanjo Would Have Ruled Nigeria For More Than Eight Years If Not For The Media – Niger Govt
Naija News
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June 20, 2025
The Special Adviser to the government on media and strategy, Jonathan Vatsa, made the assertion when he paid a courtesy call on the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Minna. He claimed that former president Olusegun...
UK's market for million-pound homes doubles
The National News
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The number of homes for sale across Britain with an asking price of £1 million or more has doubled in the past six years. Many seaside locations became a “race for space” among homebuyers during the coronavirus pandemic, but London still has the...
Court Issues Final Forfeiture Order For Galaxy Hospital, N333m, Five Pe
The Nigerian Voice
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured a final forfeiture against a businessman, Babagana Abba Dalori. The forfeited assets are Galaxy Hospital, five petroleum filling stations and several landed properties across the...
Why don't all Africans have free movement within Africa?
Deutsche Welle
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July 17, 2025
The African Union's Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, adopted in 2018, aims to give Africans the right to live and work anywhere within the bloc. It was meant to complement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) launched in 2019 and...
Buhari and the verdict of history
The Cable
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July 17, 2025
“I don’t have companies. I don’t attach much to materialism especially materialism that is at the expense of the development of the country. I have a clear conscience and feel l can face God with confidence.“ The quote above was uttered by the...
A Tricycle Rider’s Exemplary Conduct
Leadership
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July 17, 2025
A rare example of honesty and personal integrity was demonstrated recently in Abia State, when a commercial tricycle operator, popularly called keke, returned to its rightful owner, millions of naira forgotten in his vehicle by a female passenger....
Sultan, MUSWEN, Other Muslim Groups Pay Tribute As Awujale Of Ijebuland Is Buried
Daily Independent
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July 18, 2025
1 … His Wish For Islamic Burial Fulfilled Despite Interference From Traditionalists The remains of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, were laid to rest on Monday, July 14, 2025, at his private residence,...
Africa Corps Maintains Russia’s Presence in Africa After Wagner’s Departure From Mali
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: The Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) announced its departure from Mali on June 6. The PMC’s operations in Africa enabled Russia to establish a network of influence on the continent and secure access to natural resources....
France Withdraws from Senegal, Ending 65 Years of Military Presence Amid Regional Realignm
teleSUR
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July 17, 2025 Hour: 7:52 pm In a pivotal moment for West African geopolitics, France officially concluded its military presence in Senegal with a ceremonial handover at Camp Geille, Dakar. The event marked the final phase of a withdrawal that...
Top 10 African countries with the most improvement in consumer price from 2024 to 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 16, 2025
While moderate inflation, which is a measure of CPI, is often regarded as a sign of a developing economy, a continuously high or unexpected inflation rate can have disastrous consequences for national finances. On the other hand, a better...
Nigeria can generate $1bn from leather sector, says NESG’s report
Business Day
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria, one of the highest producers of leather and finished leather products in Africa, is said to have the potential to generate about $1 billion, this year (2025), a Nigerian Economic Summit Group`s report, has indicated. The leather value...
Nigeria’s leather sector can generate $1bn, says NESG
New National Star
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July 16, 2025
BY EMMANUEL OLUKOTUN Nigeria has the potential to generate about $1 billion, this year (2025), from the leather market, Nigerian Economic Summit Group`s report has indicated. The leather value chain is acknowledged to be extensive in Nigeria, with...
More drone attacks on oilfields in Iraqi Kurdistan
The National News
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At least four explosive-laden drones attacked oilfields in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq on Wednesday morning, according to the region's counter-terrorism service. The three oilfields are in Dohuk province, it said. They are...