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Nigeria has emerged as a global model in beneficial ownership transparency—especially among developing and African countries—thanks to a bold combination of legal reform, political commitment, and civic collaboration under the Open Government Partnership (OGP). The OGP Global delegation meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning​​ Senator Abubakar Atiku…

The 2025 United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) brought together 37 countries, including three African nations—Ghana, Nigeria, and Ethiopia—which presented their Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs), highlighting mixed progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A cross-section of delegates at the 2025 High-Level Political Forum The United…

As the Nairobi-based Media for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (MESHA) celebrates its 20th anniversary, African Newspage Editor-in-Chief Adam Alqali pens a heartfelt tribute to the nonprofit that helped shape his journey as a journalist. The story of my career as an international award-winning journalist would not be complete without…

Ahead of COP30, the 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN20) has rejected what they call ‘Dangerous’ Solar Geoengineering Technologies, calling for equitable climate finance to address the continent’s escalating climate challenges and support its adaptation priorities. A cross-section of the 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN20)…

The 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) served as a critical platform for fostering multistakeholder dialogue on accelerating Africa’s economic integration through the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Panelists speaking on the Afreximbank 2025 Annual Meetings’ panel: “Realizing the Vision of Africa’s Founders: Progress Towards Africa’s…

The 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) marked a historic moment of reflection and intergenerational dialogue, bringing together the Bank’s past and present leadership to examine its transformation from a fledgling start-up into a cornerstone of Africa’s trade and development architecture. Afreximbank’s former presidents, Mr. Christopher Edordu…

In the lead-up to the 2025 All-Africa Intellectual Property (AAIP) Summit, stakeholders across Africa’s intellectual property (IP) landscape convened last week for a Pre-Summit Dialogue themed “From Idea to Impact: Why Intellectual Property Matters for Africa’s Development,” setting a strong foundation for what promises to be a landmark summit. The…

Amid growing global economic fragmentation and geopolitical volatility, the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), in Abuja, Nigeria, underscored the urgent need for Africa to take charge of its economic destiny. Dignitaries at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) award ceremony where President President Bola Tinubu conferred the…

The 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), held June 25 – 28, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, marked a historic milestone which convened African and Caribbean heads of state, finance ministers, central bank governors and private sector leaders who reflected on Africa and its Diaspora’s development trajectory. Dignitaries…

The 4th Annual African Union Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSME) Forum took place in Abuja, Nigeria, from June 23 to 27, 2025, with a central focus on advancing digital transformation and expanding market access for MSMEs across the continent. Dignitaries at the opening ceremony of the 4th African Union…