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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Review and validation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) language policy

Culminating in a presentation of the Commission’s Roster of Freelance Language Professionals, the Commission has now formally adopted eligibility criteria for inclusion on its roster

In order to enforce professional language service delivery in ECOWAS, the Commission has adopted a Language Policy, an accompanying Manual of Operating Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on the 20th of December 2025. A six-day technical workshop held in Lagos from 15 – 20 December 2025 to review, align and…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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European Union (EU)-funded Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) programme boosts journalists’ capacity to promote reporting on quality infrastructure in west Africa

The ATCMA ECOWAS programme is funded by the European Union (EU) in the amount of €50 million and is jointly implemented by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC)

Under the framework of the EU-funded Africa Trade Competitiveness and Market Access (ATCMA) programme, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), held a regional media training in Abuja from 11 to 12 December 2025, aimed at strengthening journalists’ capacity…

Alexa News Nigeria
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Alexa News Nigeria Rebrands to Alexa News Network, Sets Sights on Global Digital Reach

The rebrand to Alexa News Network reflects a larger ambition to compete with established global news brands while maintaining a unique African perspective

In a bold move reflecting its vision for international prominence, Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng) has officially rebranded as Alexa News Network (www.Alexa.ng), signaling a strategic shift from a predominantly Nigerian digital news platform to a global digital news network. The rebranding is designed to expand the platform’s reach, enhance its…

World Health Organization (WHO) - Nigeria
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Nigeria refines Polio Eradication Strategy as World Health Organization (WHO) strengthens support toward 2026 targets

As Nigeria moves toward the 2026 target, the message is clear: ending cVDPV2 transmission is achievable through strong government leadership, community engagement, and coordinated partner support

Nigeria’s efforts to interrupt circulating variant type 2 poliovirus (cVPV2) by 2026 gained renewed momentum as the World Health Organization (WHO) Polio Eradication Programme (PEP) held its annual strategic retreat. The two day meeting brought together WHO zonal and state coordinators to review progress, identify operational gaps, and refine strategies…

Afreximbank

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    • Dr. George Elombi, President of Afreximbank and Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Energies Limited display the signed agreement (1)
    • Dr. George Elombi, President of Afreximbank and Mr. Tony Elumelu, Chairman, Heirs Energies Limited display the signed agreement (2)
    • Afreximbank backs Heirs Energies with $750-million facility, boosting Nigeria’s domestic energy capacity
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Afreximbank backs Heirs Energies with $750-million facility, boosting Nigeria’s domestic energy capacity

Heirs Energies plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, where crude oil remains a resource of critical national and international importance

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Heirs Energies Limited have announced a landmark US$750-million financing partnership designed to optimise Heirs Energy’s capital structure and unlock critical liquidity to support its working capital requirement as it pursues its ambitious field development programme. The investment is expected to significantly transform Nigeria’s domestic…

Heirs Energies

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    • Chairman, Heirs Energies, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu CFR and President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, during the signing ceremony to mark the execution of a USD 750 million Financing Transaction between Heirs Energies and the Afreximbank in Abuja on Saturday (1)
    • Chairman, Heirs Energies, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu CFR and President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, during the signing ceremony to mark the execution of a USD 750 million Financing Transaction between Heirs Energies and the Afreximbank in Abuja on Saturday (2)
    • Chairman, Heirs Energies, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu CFR and President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Dr. George Elombi, during the signing ceremony to mark the execution of a USD 750 million Financing Transaction between Heirs Energies and the Afreximbank in Abuja on Saturday (3)
    • l-r: CEO, Heirs Energies, Osa Igiehon; Chairman, Heirs Energies, Mr. Tony Elumelu, President and Chairman of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank),  Dr. George Elombi; Senior Executive Vice President, Afreximbank, Mr. Denys Denya, during the signing ceremony to mark the execution of a USD 750 million Financing Transaction between Heirs Energies and the Afreximbank in Abuja on Saturday
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Heirs Energies Agrees $750m Afreximbank Financing to Drive Long-Term Growth

The Afreximbank facility will accelerate field development, optimise production, and allow Heirs Energies to pursue value-accretive growth opportunities, while maintaining disciplined capital management

Heirs Energies Limited (https://HeirsEnergies.com/), Nigeria’s leading indigenous integrated energy company, has executed a USD 750 million financing with the African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank). The transaction was concluded at a signing ceremony in Abuja on Saturday 20th December 2025, attended by Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Chairman of Heirs Energies, and…

Alexa News Nigeria

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Alexa News Nigeria (Alexa.ng) Partners with Niger Delta Advancement Awards (NDAA) 8.0 as Nine States Battle for Top Honours

With Alexa News Nigeria joining as an official media partner, the 2025 NDAA 8.0 edition is expected to enjoy wider national and international visibility

Alexa News Nigeria (www.Alexa.ng), a leading Nigerian digital media platform known for credible, timely, and development-focused reporting, has officially partnered with the Niger Delta Advancement Awards (NDAA) 8.0, marking a significant milestone in media collaboration and regional development advocacy. The partnership comes as nine states from the Niger Delta region…

African Energy Chamber
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Nigeria Nominates Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan to Head Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Eyeing Upstream Reform and Investment Push

Eyesan’s nomination arrives as Nigeria moves to consolidate reforms, attract capital and unlock long-delayed upstream potential through transparent and predictable regulation

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the new Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), in a move expected to reshape the country’s upstream oil and gas sector and boost investor confidence. As a seasoned professional with extensive experience, Eyesan is poised to…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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    • Lagos, FirstBank, Guinness, The Address Homes, Swedish Government, Gobet247, Utilita, others Lead 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Sponsorship Line-Up
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Lagos, FirstBank, Guinness, The Address Homes, Swedish Government, Gobet247, Utilita, others Lead 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Sponsorship Line-Up

The 9th edition, themed “Unstoppable Africa,” has attracted support from key sectors including finance, real estate, beverages, digital platforms, media, hospitality and international cultural institutions

The Lagos State Government, First Bank of Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria, The Address Homes, the Government of Sweden, Gobet247 and several other major organisations have thrown their weight as sponsors behind the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org), scheduled to hold from January 7 to 11, 2026,…

All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)

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    • L-R: Kira Claude, Directeur, Espace Culturel Gambidi, Fihr Kettani, Président, Fédération des Industries Culturelles et Créatives, Dorine Rurashitse, Directrice Générale Afrcalia, Mike Dada, President, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), Aya Kharchafi, Fondatrice et Directrice, The Musical Academy, Dorcy Rugamba, Directeur Artistique et Général, Triennale de Kigali and Abdramane Kamate, Directeur Général Marché des Arts du Spectacle d’Abidjan during the 3rd Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) forum to discuss the future of Africa’s cultural sector held December 11 to 14, 2025 in Rabat, Morocco
    • Aya Kharchafi, Fondatrice et Directrice, The Musical Academy, with Mike Dada, President, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), at the 3rd Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) forum to discuss the future of Africa’s cultural sector held December 11 to 14, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco
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All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) President, Global Experts Map Out New Direction for Culture at Morocco Forum

Mr Dada highlighted AFRIMA’s work with the African Union and how the awards platform has helped to project African music to a global audience

The President of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) (https://AFRIMA.org), Mr Mike Dada, joined leading cultural and creative industry experts from across the world to discuss the future of Africa’s cultural sector at the 3rd Moroccan Forum of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) in Rabat, Morocco. The event, which took…