May 09
Nigeria: Two Killed, Others Injured in Lagos Gas Explosion
Vanguard
A gas explosion occurred in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos on Tuesday evening, claiming the lives of two people and leaving several others injured. Read more »
Ghana: Mercury Elimination Crucial to Ghana
Ghanaian Times
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has urged small-scale miners to stop applying methods that involve the use of mercury, and adopt modern techniques, to protect human lives… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Weeks Blackout - We Are Helpless, Taraba Govt Cries Out
Vanguard
Taraba State Government has cried out that it is currently helpless regarding the two weeks power outage that is making life difficult for inhabitants of Jalingo, the state… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai ITC Program Takes Shape
New Dawn
President Boakai's ambitious Information Technology and Communication (ITC) program, aimed at empowering 10,000 Liberian youth with digital skills, is swiftly gaining momentum. Read more »
Liberia: Western Cluster's Road Permit Suspended
New Dawn
Liberia's Public Works Ministry has suspended the road user permit (RUP- 220620-004) issued to Western Cluster Limited (WCL) for "violation of the terms of the permit." Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Overrules Member Calling for Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy
Daily Trust
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, yesterday stepped down a motion calling for the suspension of the cybersecurity levy, which has sparked widespread… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Pledges to Complete Abuja-Kano Highway in One Year
Leadership
Minister of works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has declared the commitment of the federal government to complete the Abuja-Kaduna-Katsina-Kano Federal Highway within a record time. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Agro-Cargo Airport to Become Hub for Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Training
Premium Times
The facility would ensure that aircraft in the country need not travel overseas for routine maintenance. Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Now Is Time To Invest In Nigeria, Gov Oyebanji Urges Investors at US- Africa Business Summit [press release]
Office of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ekiti State
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji yesterday in Dallas , USA told foreign investors to take advantage of the current economic reforms in Nigeria to invest in the country. Read more »
Sierra Leone: DFC, Sierra Leone Promote Access to Reliable Energy With Up to $412 Million in Additional Financing and Political Risk Insurance [press release]
DFC
The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's (DFC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer (DCEO) Nisha Biswal and Chief Minister of Sierra Leone David Moinina Sengeh today… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails 41 Internet Fraudsters
Premium Times
The convicts, upon arraignment, pleaded guilty to one-count charge separately filed against them. Read more »
Gambia: When Will the Old Currency Notes Be Fully Withdrawn From Circulation?
Foroyaa
The volume of currency notes in circulation and their value should be objectively monitored by the authorities of a state in order to protect the economy of such a state. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Binance CEO's Bribery Allegation - House of Reps Deny Ever Meeting
Premium Times
The CEO of Binance, Richard Teng, claimed on Tuesday that the House Committee on Financial Crimes demanded bribe from the representatives of the firm during a meeting at the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Faces Potential Petroleum Shortage As Importers Hoard Products Over Pump Price Dispute
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia is on the verge of experiencing another shortage of petroleum products, but it is an artificial shortage resulting from hoarding by major importers due to an unsettled… Read more »
Nigeria: Cyber Security Levy'll Push More Nigerians Into Poverty - Peter Obi
Vanguard
...says it's designed to milk a dying economy Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Establish Part-Time Jobs for Unemployed Graduates Passes Second Reading At Senate
Premium Times
The bill intends to create part-time jobs for unemployed graduates with a view to allowing them acquire working experience and earn stipends during the period. Read more »
Africa: Greenpeace Africa Applauds Senegal's Publication of Fishing Vessel List and Urges the Government to Join FiTI [press release]
Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa welcomes the decision of the new Senegalese government to publish the list of vessels authorized to fish in the country's national waters. This decisive action… Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Help Blue Skies Deal With Challenges Affecting Its Expansion
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has acknowledged the role Blue Skies Products (Ghana) Limited plays in driving economic growth and fostering environmental stewardship in… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Releases List of Licensed Deposit Money Banks in Nigeria
Leadership
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published a comprehensive list of licensed Deposit Money Banks operating across the country, providing valuable insights into Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Alake Seeks Senate Support for Exploration Funding [press release]
Premium Times
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has solicited the support of the Senate for an increase in funding for the ministry to enhance its capacity to carry out… Read more »
Liberia: SDI Lauds Boakai for Brutal Stance Against Western Cluster
Liberian Observer
The Sustainable Development Institute (SDI) has lauded President Joseph Nyuma Boakai for his recent rebuke of Western Cluster Liberia Limited activities in the country--taking an… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, NNPC Cautions Nigerians Against Panic Buying
Daily Trust
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has called on motorists to shun panic buying of Premium Motor Spirit, saying the supply and distribution of the product has… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Launches the National Clean Cooking Policy
Daily Trust
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the long- awaited National Clean Cooking Policy, which seeks to expand access to clean cooking energy solutions to all households… Read more »
Nigeria: CAC Directs POS Operators to Register Businesses
Premium Times
The action is supported by Section 863, Subsection 1 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, CAMA 2020, as well as the 2013 CBN guidelines on agent banking Read more »
May 07
Ghana: Walking in African Cities Can Be a Miserable Experience - Accra Study Shows Planners Ignore Needs of Pedestrians [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
African cities aren't welcoming places for pedestrians. Yet walking is free and, given the shortage of decent public transport, it's often the only way for people to move around.… Read more »