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EU: Nigeria Should Lead Africa in Women’s Political Representation, Not Lag Behind
Arise News
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July 11, 2025
The European Union (EU) has said Nigeria is capable of playing leadership role in advancing the cause of women participation in democratic governance, especially in Africa. Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and the ECOWAS,...
Dr. Nicola Middleton: Visionary Leader Transforming Humanity from Within and Pioneering a New Frontier in Human Evolution — Humanity 2.0
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 11, 2025
PNN New Delhi [India], July 11: The journey for Dr. Nicola Middleton has been one of discovering a great passion for business from a young age. She studied business and acquired an honours degree in Finance from the University of Cape Town, South...
MTN Group deploys AI for network optimisation in Nigeria, sets stage for Africa-wide rollout
Nairametrics
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July 11, 2025
Telecoms giant MTN Group has begun deploying artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to optimise network traffic and enhance service delivery in Nigeria, as part of a broader continent-wide strategy to transform its operations using responsible AI...
ADC coalition: Political rivalry or alternative governance ideology?
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 11, 2025
Emerging indicators suggest that the coalition formed by some opposition politicians under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is a feeble imitation of the APC merger, crafted as a political power grab with no clear roadmap for socioeconomic...
The Elites leader nominations
ESI Africa
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July 11, 2025
Preview a selection of leadership nominees in the digitalisation sector for the 10th African Power & Energy Elites: Projects and People magazine (fondly known as The Elites). Adrian Strydom, Executive Director & CEO, The South African Oil & Gas...
Upholding more inclusive, just and sustainable governance
First India
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The 17th BRICS Summit held from July 6-7, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was dubbed as “Rio Reset” by analysts, and has been a big victory for Strengthening Multilateralism and Reforming Global Governance, Combating Climate Change and Promoting...
Africa Film Finance Forum Unlocks Path to $20b Film Economy
Lagos Post Online
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July 9, 2025
The Africa Film Finance Forum (AFFF) returns with renewed urgency and clarity of purpose, committed to unlocking the full economic potential of Africa’s film industry. Scheduled to take place from September 16–18, 2025, in Lagos, Nigeria, AFFF is...
MTN Group Advances Responsible AI to Drive Africa’s Digital Future
The Fast Mode
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July 11, 2025
MTN Group has embarked on an exciting journey to leverage responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reshape Africa at the leading edge of technology, igniting change, inspiring progress and creating a brighter future for generations to come....
Road to Literacy campaign gives hope to 1, 000 schools and NGOs through trolley libraries
Rising Sun Chatsworth
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July 11, 2025
The 1, 000 beneficiaries of the 2025 Road to Literacy campaign, an annual initiative advocated by Oxford University Press South Africa (OUPSA) and AVBOB, have been announced. The campaign is a nationwide trolley library initiative that continues...
African Union extends Burundi troop presence in Somalia by six months
Garowe Online
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African Union extends Burundi troop presence in Somalia by six months MOGADISHU, July 5 – The African Union has extended the presence of Burundian troops in Somalia for an additional six months, reversing an earlier plan for their full withdrawal...
N210tr probe: Senate berates NNPCL boss for defiance, issues ultimatum
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 11, 2025
• Decides on killing by NDLEA, dismissal of WAEC official • Reps commence probe of alleged diversion of student loans For the umpteenth time, the Senate has mounted pressure on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), issuing a...
Parliament warns against stalling Bela Act implementation
Times LIVE
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Gwarube told the committee she had issued draft guidelines to help provincial departments implement the act, but these were not binding. She said 10 task teams were working on finalising the regulations, two of which were nearly complete and under...
Lekki Port to expand transshipment to W’African ports, eastern Nigeria
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 11, 2025
Lekki Deep Seaport has established international transshipment links to key West African ports, including Tema in Ghana, Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, Lomé in Togo and Cotonou in the Benin Republic. The $1.5 billion deep seaport also plans to expand...
Nigeria Ramps Up AfCFTA Implementation, Eyes Intra-African Trade Growth Ahead Of IATF2025
Daily Independent
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July 11, 2025
1 LAGOS – Nigerian leaders and trade stakeholders have intensified efforts to fast-track the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as part of ongoing plans to unlock economic opportunities for Nigerian businesses...
South African Hindu Maha Sabha seeks teachers for Indian languages
IOL
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The South African Hindu Maha Sabha is encouraging vernacular languages and is in search of people who can teach Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati and Sanskrit. Indian languages contribute to local festivals, music, food and art. This enriches the...
EU: Nigeria Should Lead in Women Representation in Africa
This Day
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July 11, 2025
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The European Union (EU) has said Nigeria is capable of playing leadership role in advancing the cause of women participation in democratic governance, especially in Africa. Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to...
MAN pushes for African trade amid BRICS-US faceoff
Punch
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July 10, 2025
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group has urged the Federal Government to prioritise intra-African trade as uncertainty mounts over Nigeria’s growing ties with BRICS nations and looming tariff threats from the United...
The Art Of Leadership By Dag Heward-Mills Is One Of The Best Books On Leadership
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) In an era where effective leadership is needed more than ever in churches, businesses, and ministries, the acclaimed book The Art of Leadership by Dag Heward-Mills has emerged as one of the most practical and transformational...
Liberians angry after Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise for their leader’s English
The Gleaner
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July 11, 2025
MONROVIA (AP): There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. “Such good English,” Trump said to Boakai at the White House, with visible surprise. “Such...
African leaders meet Trump at White House for trade and security talks
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump will host five African leaders for a White House lunch, with discussions expected to focus on trade, investment, and regional security. The presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and...