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Africa Soft Power Summit to focus on linking finance, creativity and talent

Efforts to better connect Africa’s financial systems, creative industries and human capital are set to dominate discussions at this year’s Africa Soft Power Summit, as policymakers, investors and industry leaders gather for one of the continent’s most cross cutting forums. Now in its ninth year, the summit has grown into a platform where conversations about read more Africa…

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Full list of products under Nigeria’s non-ECOWAS import ban 

The federal government of Nigeria has banned the importation of 17 essential goods from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), confining supplies of poultry, cement, pharmaceuticals and processed foods exclusively to regional partners. “Import Prohibition list (Trade), applicable only to certain goods originating from non-ECOWAS Member States. It consists of 17 read more Full…

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Three drunk truck drivers found at Apapa as terminal tightens safety controls

APM Terminals Apapa and the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) found three truck drivers operating under the influence of alcohol after conducting breathalyser tests on 30 truck drivers at the entrance of the Apapa port. APM Terminals, Nigeria’s largest container terminal, began testing external truck drivers for drugs and alcohol, as substance abuse remains a persistent safety read more Three…

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Gbenga Daniel barred from Ogun East APC caucus meeting

….as APC endorses Dapo Abiodun for 2027 Senatorial poll Tension within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State escalated on Monday after former governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, was denied access to the All Progressives Congress, APC Ogun East Caucus meeting held in Ijebu Ode. The meeting, held at Adeola Odutola read more Gbenga…

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Nigeria can dominate AfCFTA with better logistics, experts say

Nigeria’s bid to turn its geographic advantage into trade dominance across Africa is being tested by stubborn inefficiencies in its ports and logistics chain, with industry leaders warning that delays and high costs could blunt the country’s edge under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). At the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce’s Maritime and Logistics read more Nigeria…

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Bayern Munich clinch record 35th Bundesliga title

Harry Kane netted his 32nd goal of the season as Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-2 home victory over VfB Stuttgart to secure a record-extending 35th Bundesliga title. Raphael Guerreiro, Nicolas Jackson and Alphonso Davies were also on target for Bayern, while Chris Fuehrich and Chema Andres replied for Stuttgart. Defeat for Borussia Dortmund at read more Bayern…

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Milan, Juventus boost Champions League hopes with key wins

AC Milan and Juventus strengthened their push for UEFA Champions League qualification with crucial victories over Hellas Verona and Bologna on Sunday. Adrien Rabiot scored the only goal as Milan edged Verona 1-0, giving the second-placed side an eight-point cushion over fifth-placed Como and sixth-placed AS Roma. The French midfielder struck his sixth league goal read more Milan,…

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Mofifun, Adegoke crowned Champions at Tennista junior tennis tournament

Atilola Mofifun and Zara Adegoke emerged as standout winners in the U-16 and U-12 categories at the second edition of the Tennista Foundation Junior Tennis Tournament. The three-day event, held on clay courts at the Lagos Country Club, brought together promising young players from across the country, all showcasing their talent and competitive spirit. Read read more Mofifun,…

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Iheanacho delighted after brace sends Celtic into Cup final

Kelechi Iheanacho expressed his excitement after delivering a match-winning performance to help Celtic secure a place in the Scottish Cup final. The Nigerian forward came on with just seven minutes remaining in regulation time during the semi-final clash against St Mirren, but made a decisive impact in extra time. Iheanacho scored twice as the Hoops read more Iheanacho…

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Two-fold energy cost jump strains corporates

Nigeria’s largest listed companies are facing an energy crisis that is changing the business landscape in the continent’s most populated market, a BusinessDay analysis has found. Data from the Nigerian Exchange Group shows that 10 of the top 30 firms saw their combined energy costs more than double, rising 108 percent to N7.98 billion in read more Two-fold…

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