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Published on 02:37 GMT

EU, editors partner to combat misinformation

The Nigerian Guild of Editors and the European Union have partnered to set up fact-check desks in various newsrooms as a measure to tackle fake news, misinformation and disinformation. According to a statement signed by the NGE President, Eze Anaba, and …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 25, 2025

NEPAD Forges Strategic Alliance with African Business Roundtable

Sunday Okobi In its commitment to African economic integration, the NEPAD Business Group Nigeria (NBGN) under the leadership of its President, Bashorun J. K. Randle, has successfully relaunched NBGN’s strategic agenda and underscored its renewed …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Nigeria to benefit from €300b EU global gateway investment

The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, has reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to deepening partnerships with Africa through practical and equal collaborations. Speaking yesterday at the maiden Diplomatic and Security International …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Nigerian passport ranks 88th globally in 2025, best in 11 years

Nigeria’s passport has climbed to its highest global position in 11 years, now ranked 88th out of 199 countries, according to the Henley Passport Index 2025. This marks a notable ascent from its position at 91st earlier this year and 95th in 2024, …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Defy ECOWAS Parliament decision and lose privileges – Muntaka 'threatens' Afenyo-Markin

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has threatened that the Majority Caucus will vote to take away all the privileges of the Minority Leader if he defies the resolution passed by the House on Ghana’s delegation to the …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

ECOWAS Boosts Communication Skills for Vision 2050

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a four-day retreat and capacity-building workshop in Banjul, the Gambia, for communication officers from the ECOWAS Commission, its institutions, and agencies. Organized by the ECOWAS …

Source: Point Blank News - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Rights group demands immediate release of detained former Niger president

Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged Niger authorities on Wednesday to immediately release former president Mohamed Bazoum, who remains in detention since being ousted two years ago in a military coup. The organization argued that the continued detention …

Source: JURIST - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Sahel Region: African Union Appoints Special Envoy

(Nairobi) – The African Union’s (AU) appointment of Burundi’s president as its special envoy for the Sahel region strengthens the AU’s capacity to address the most pressing human rights challenges facing Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, Human Rights Watch …

Source: Human Rights Watch - Center-left
Published on 03:04 GMT

Sahel Alliance Ministers Push for Swift Launch of Regional Investment Bank

Finance and economy ministers from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have called for accelerated operationalization of the newly established Confederal Bank for Investment and Development. The appeal came during a ministerial committee meeting in Niamey, …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 25, 2025

LBS deepens EU-Nigeria alliance amid €730m grant

Lagos Business School has advocated for a qualitative European Union and Nigeria relationship as the union seeks to move from the traditional donor-beneficiary model to what it describes as a “partnership of equals.” European Union Ambassador to Nigeria …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 25, 2025

EU, Nigerian editors partner to tackle fake news, disinformation

The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has partnered with the European Union (EU) to organise a one-day training programme for editors and media executives aimed at combating the growing threat of fake news, disinformation, and misinformation in Nigeria’s …

Source: Business Hallmark - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

President Bio Receives UN Special Envoy for West Africa and the Sahel at State House

President Julius Maada Bio on Thursday received Leonardo Santos Simão, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, at State House in Freetown. The visit formed part of the UN’s ongoing work with leaders …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Jul 24, 2025

AFRICA/GHANA - Bishops express concern over the suspension of the President of the Supreme Court

Accra (Agenzia Fides) – "The suspension of the President of the Supreme Court is a matter of great national importance." This is how the Ghanaian Bishops' Conference (CBC) has expressed its concern regarding the suspension of Gertrude Araba …

Source: Fides - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Russia’s Libya strategy is a threat to Europe

Amid the wider instability sweeping the Middle East and North Africa, Libya has risen to the top of the agenda at high-level European talks. The renewed attention at last month’s session of the EU Foreign Affairs Council and the recent meeting between …

Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
Published on 11:30 GMT

Gambian President, Adama Barrow Pays Heartfelt Tribute at Buhari’s Graveside in Daura

President Adama Barrow of The Gambia visited Daura, Katsina State, on Friday to offer prayers at the graveside of Nigeria’s late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London hospital. The Gambian leader …

Source: Nigerian Eye - Neutral
Published on Jul 25, 2025

Terrorism, climate change, cyber threats deepening Nigeria’s security woes — Chief of Defence Staff

…Calls for unity, stronger institutions to combat global fragility. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Christopher Musa has sounded the alarm over the worsening state of Nigeria’s national security, attributing the deepening crisis to terrorism, …

Source: Alexa.ng - Pending
Published on Jul 24, 2025

'Human shield': Niger's ousted president held by junta

President Mohamed Bazoum has been languishing for two years along with his wife in Niger's presidential palace since his ouster by a junta, which is using them as human shields to avert foreign military intervention to free them, according to the …

Source: The Bryan Times - Ohio - Pending
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Human Rights Watch call on Niger's Junta to release former President, Mohamed Bazoum

Human Rights Watch is calling on Niger’s military junta to release former president Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained since his government was overthrown in a coup in July 2023. Bazoum has remained under house arrest in the presidential palace for two …

Source: Africanews - Neutral
Published on Jul 24, 2025

Whither African-Caribbean trade

ONE OF the panels at the Africa Caribbean Symposium held inside the Half Moon Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St James on Tuesday, July 8, was entitled, ‘Trade and Finance as a Bridge’ under the theme of, ‘Financing Afro-Caribbean Trade and Growth’. It …

Source: The Gleaner - Neutral

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 13:47 GMT

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio Assumes ECOWAS Chairmanship, Making History For Sierra Leone

First Sierra Leonean President to chair ECOWAS, President Bio pledges democratic reform, regional security, and economic integration. ABUJA, NIGERIA, June 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has officially …

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Published on June 23, 2025 - 23:39 GMT

ECOWAS Chairmanship: Another Mandate of Trust for President Julius Maada Bio

A mandate of Stability, Progress & Integration FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, assumed the Chairmanship of the Authority of Heads of State and …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

Public procurement as key tool to tackle health issues discussed at WHO-WIPO-WTO webinar

The event also presented procurement as a mechanism for fostering innovation, technology transfer and local manufacturing. Clive Ondari from the WHO Secretariat noted that in many countries, access to medical technologies is driven by public procurement as …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
Published on May 22, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

WTO Secretariat briefs members on Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, Fish Fund

WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Opening the information session on 22 May, Deputy Director-General Angela Ellard said: “This session has been organized in response to the calls from many members for collaborative efforts to facilitate the Agreement…

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry

Published on April 25, 2023 - 13:15 GMT

United States Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons Cindy Dyer to Deliver Pre-recorded ...

On April 25, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Cindy Dyer, will deliver pre-recorded remarks to the Regional Conference of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) at the Freetown International Conference Centre in …

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Published on July 15, 2021 - 20:38 GMT

President Akufo-Addo re-elected as Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Chair

Download logo President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been re-elected for the second term as Chair of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). At an extraordinary meeting of the Heads of States of the Authority held virtually on February 2 …

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Published on February 5, 2025 - 12:07 GMT

CÔTE d’IVOIRE AMBASSADOR TOURÉ BRINGS TOGETHER BUSINESS, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATIONAL LEADERS FOR DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSION

Delegation to travel to Côte d'Ivoire in May 2025. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Côte d'Ivoire has experienced remarkable economic growth since 2012, driven by advancements in infrastructure, education, …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 29, 2024 - 15:31 GMT

What Turmoil in ECOWAS Means for Nigeria and Regional Stability

A string of coups in the central Sahel continues to reverberate in West Africa. On 28 January, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger – where military officers seized power in a series of putsches beginning in 2021 – announced that they were exiting the Economic …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 19:16 GMT

2025 Tax Shakeup: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know To Stay Ahead In A Shifting Market

Preparing For 2025 tax shifts in the real estate industry. Using advanced property inspection software to document conditions and drive efficiency LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 2025 Tax Shakeup: What Real …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 25, 2025 - 15:15 GMT

UNEP FI Features ESGSignals® in Its Newest Sustainability Risk Dashboard

The database is comprised of leading suppliers of sustainability insights for the climate and physical risk assessment needs of capital markets NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RS Metrics is among the risk data providers …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 25, 2025 - 14:57 GMT

THREE International Officially Launches Malaysia and Taiwan Markets, Deepening Global Footprint

New offices, localized support, and full market operations bring wellness, opportunity, and momentum to entrepreneurs across Asia. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- THREE International, a global wellness …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 14:19 GMT

Civility Ambassador Veronica Byrd Receives Honorary Doctorate from United Graduate College and Seminary International

NAIROBI CITY, GREENSPAN, KENYA, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Thursday, July 17, 2025, Veronica Byrd, a renowned World Civility Ambassador from Topeka, Kansas, USA, was awarded an honorary doctorate in Humanities from United Graduate …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Education ...
Published on July 25, 2025 - 08:54 GMT

Influence Society améliore les services hôteliers en tirant parti de l’IA agentique grâce à l'intégration Webflow MCP

Webflow MCP change la donne pour les hôteliers et restaurateurs souhaitant orchestrer sans effort la création, la publication et l'automatisation de contenu PARIS, FRANCE, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Influence Society, le principal …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 18:56 GMT

UNOSAT and HIST at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee

During the session, the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT) presented how geospatial data and digital technologies can strengthen the protection of cultural and natural heritage worldwide. UNOSAT monitors heritage sites through ongoing threats such as …

Distribution channels: International Organizations
Published on July 25, 2025 - 06:32 GMT

Tech Meets Motherhood: Australian Mom Builds $10K/Month Business from Home Using AI and Automation

Tech meets motherhood: Ana Mitrovic is earning $10K/month from home using AI tools, proving that moms can thrive with flexible, purpose-driven businesses. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a recent …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 05:50 GMT

MLOpsCrew Debuts to Cut MLOps Costs Upto 50% and Accelerate Model Delivery

mlopscrew.com, by Intuz, launches a revolutionary platform designed to streamline machine learning operations, reducing costs & faster deployment timelines. SAN RAMON, CA, UNITED STATES, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Intuz is proud to …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 05:49 GMT

SendQuick Pte Ltd Conferred 'Company of Good – 3 Hearts' Status by NVPC

SendQuick is awarded “Company of Good – 3 Hearts” by NVPC, recognising its strong commitment to purpose, people, and community impact. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SendQuick Pte Ltd Conferred “Company of Good – 3 …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on July 25, 2025 - 05:26 GMT

Dmitry Shubov Shares Insights on Legal Tech Investment and Innovation at Deep Talks Conference

CEBU CITY, CEBU, PHILIPPINES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dmitry Shubov, Founder of Dmitry Shubov Consulting, participated in Deep Talks 2024, an event designed to foster high-level conversations and strategic networking among industry …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 00:00 GMT

Special No-Cost Package for the 2025 Malaysia Ultra Trail by UTMB - Rechallenge Support Tour

For supporting the challenges of DNF runners in Kaga Spa Trail 2025 KASHIWA-CITY, CHIBA, JAPAN, July 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lucent Corporation (LUC+ Adventures / HQ: Kashiwa-city, Chiba, CEO: Yoshihiro Nakano) is excited to announce …

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 11:27 GMT

Bogotá to host global World Cities Day 2025 celebration

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Published on July 25, 2025 - 11:18 GMT

Cities’ knowledge to shape global climate science

Nairobi, 24 July 2025 – Cities are central to tackling climate change but remain underrepresented in global climate science, particularly in the Global South – a gap that experts and practitioners aimed to address during a three-day workshop convened by UN …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 23:10 GMT

NCRI-US Welcomes Senate Resolution Urging Snapback Sanctions on Iran’s Regime

Reinstating UN sanctions is not only a strategic necessity—it is a vital step to sever the regime’s financial lifelines and confront its rogue behavior. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Council …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:58 GMT

Former STARRS Leader Matt Lohmeier Voted By Senate As Under Secretary of Air Force

Air Force Academy Graduate. F-15 Fighter Pilot. Space Force Commander. Former USAF Lt. Colonel. COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Senate voted today to confirm Matt Lohmeier, formerly STARRS Executive Vice …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:52 GMT

87 U.S. Legislators Press Trump-Vance Administration to Ensure Safe Return of Armenians to Nagorno Karabakh

ANCA-Backed Bipartisan letter - led by the Congressional Armenian Caucus - Highlights Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 17:45 GMT

Anthropic, EY, and Johns Hopkins APL Executives Elected to OASIS Board to Drive Open Development, Global Collaboration

Jay White of Microsoft and Pablo Breuer Secure Additional Terms, Reinforcing Continuity and Strategic Momentum at OASIS BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OASIS Open, the international standards and open source …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 15:21 GMT

Gaza at death’s door: MA Healthcare workers demand end of taxpayer funding for starvation of Gaza

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friday July 25th at 12pm. Location: Mass Ave & Harrison Ave, Boston (Corner of Boston Medical Center) To Join Virtually Please Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us…

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 14:54 GMT

New Global Research From Sinch Highlights Urgent Need for Brands to Rethink Customer Communication Strategies

STOCKHOLM, CO, SWEDEN, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sinch, a global leader in cloud communications and customer engagement, has announced the findings of its new global research report, “The state of customer communications.” The report …

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Published on July 24, 2025 - 12:37 GMT

A-TEAM Home Care Delivers Skilled Nursing and Therapy in the Comfort of Home

Award-winning home care provider A-TEAM offers bilingual, compassionate in-home services for seniors, veterans, and disabled adults across Pennsylvania. PA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With concern for higher quality of in-home …

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