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West Africa must unite economically, not wait for the world, says Tinubu
Punch
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June 21, 2025
The Chairperson of the Economic Community of West African States and President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, has called on West African nations to urgently pursue economic unity, policy alignment, and aggressive investment to secure a prosperous future...
PHOTOS: Nigeria receives 119 looted Benin bronzes from Netherlands
The Cable
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June 21, 2025
Nigeria has received 119 bronzes looted during the 1897 British raid on Benin City from the Netherlands. The handover ceremony took place on Saturday at the National Museum in Lagos, where four of the artefacts were displayed. Hannatu Musawa,...
Nigeria, Benin sign integration pact as Tinubu, Talon push regional reforms
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 21, 2025
Nigeria and the Republic of Benin on Saturday signed a historic agreement aimed at deepening bilateral integration and setting the pace for broader regional cooperation across West Africa. The pact was signed in Abuja during the inaugural West...
Nigeria, Benin Sign Pact To Deepen Bilateral Relations, Integration
The Nigerian Voice
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Nigeria and the Republic of Benin signed an agreement on Saturday to deepen bilateral integration and serve as a model for broader regional cooperation within ECOWAS. The signing ceremony, witnessed by Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Benin...
Tinubu to advance economic integration at the West Africa Economic summit
Eagle Online
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June 21, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Saturday, attend the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. The Economic Summit, which enters its second and final day on Saturday, precedes the 67th...
Nigeria, Benin sign integration agreement, as Tinubu, Talon call for urgent regional reforms
The Sun Nigeria
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June 21, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria and the Republic of Benin took a significant step towards deeper bilateral integration on Saturday, June 21, by signing an agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation and serving as a model for broader...
No Plan To Rejig Economic Policies That Are Working — Tinubu Presidency Insists On Controversial Reforms
Sahara Reporters
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The Nigerian government led by President Bola Tinubu has dismissed growing calls to reverse or rework its economic policies, insisting that the ongoing reforms are producing “positive results” and that there is no reason to “rejig” what it...
Tinubu to attend West Africa Economic Summit in Abuja today
Nigerian Eye
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June 21, 2025
President Bola Tinubu will attend the 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, today. In a statement on Saturday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to Tinubu, said the economic summit,...
Tinubu to champion integration at W’Africa economic summit
Punch
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June 21, 2025
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, June 21, 2025, (today) attend the West Africa Economic Summit at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. The Economic Summit, which enters its second and final day on Saturday, precedes...
Just In: Tinubu To Attend West Africa Economic Summit (WAES)
Naija News
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June 21, 2025
Naija News reports that this was made known in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The Economic Summit, which enters its second and final day on Saturday, precedes the 67th Ordinary Summit of the...
The Canadian Government Just Slapped The World's Hottest Country With A Travel Advisory
The Travel
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July 15, 2025
The Canadian government's travel advisory comes in four levels: Level 1 (exercise normal security precautions), Level 2 (exercise a high degree of caution), Level 3 (avoid all non-essential travel), and Level 4 (avoid all travel). The U.S. is...
Sahara Issue: Benin Reaffirms Support for Moroccan Autonomy Plan
Hespress
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June 20, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News Politics with MAPFriday 20 June 2025 - 22:41 Benin has reiterated its support for Morocco’s Autonomy Initiative as a serious and credible solution to the regional dispute over the Sahara, during the United Nations...
Netherlands returns over 100 Benin Bronzes
Hurriyet Daily News
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LAGOS Nigeria has taken delivery from the Netherlands of 119 pieces of priceless "Benin Bronze" artifacts looted more than 120 years ago, the country's museum commission and the Dutch embassy said on June 18. It is the latest return of artifacts...
Police bars Ijaws, Itsekiris, Urhobos from referring to each other as customary tenants, as AIG zone 5 Benin meets stakeholders
The Sun Nigeria
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June 20, 2025
From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Assistant Inspector-General of Police Zone 5 Headquarters, Benin City, AIG Salman-Dogo Garba, has banned stakeholders from Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic nationalities in Warri, Delta State from referring to...
Certificate Scandal: Togo Cleared As House Of Reps Shifts Focus To Benin Republic
Naija News
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June 20, 2025
Naija News reports that this development comes as the House Committee on Public Petitions shifts its investigative spotlight to the Republic of Benin, where a suspected syndicate allegedly operates a thriving certificate forgery ring. Committee...
The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) To Hold Regional Youth Conference In Senegal From The 1St To 3Rd Of July, 2025
MENAFN
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June 20, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ABUJA, Nigeria, June 20, 2025/APO Group/ -- From the 1st to 3rd of July 2025, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will be holding its Regional Youth Forum in Saly Portudal, Senegal, under the...
ECOWAS Decries, Tackles Non-Tariff Barriers to Trade in West Africa
This Day
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June 20, 2025
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, in order to facilitate economic exchange across the region, has called for holistic approach in tackling issues that...
Netherlands returns 119 stolen artefacts to Oba of Benin
Premium Times
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June 19, 2025
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, received 119 stolen artefacts from the Government of the Netherlands on Thursday. Oba Ewuare attributed the successful return of the artefacts to divine intervention and thanked President Bola Tinubu and former...
Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Tuesday, 15th July, 2025
Naija News
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July 15, 2025
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 The Federal Government has announced that the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari will arrive Katsina on...
NDLEA Moves to Benin-City Airport to Tackle Drug Trafficking
This Day
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June 19, 2025
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) will commence comprehensive anti-narcotic operations at the Benin-City Airport, a move aimed at fortifying the state’s defenses against drug trafficking. The development follows a productive visit...