May 20
Nigeria: Six Members of CAN Women Wing Die in Taraba Road Accident
Premium Times
The women were returning home from a conference of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN) Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Years After, National Assembly Fails to Provide ID Cards to Journalists
Leadership
National Assembly (NASS) has been unable to produce identity cards (ID) for journalists covering the parliament, LEADERSHIP. Read more »
Africa: Unnecessary Bottlenecks Are Hurting Africa's Trade - Act Now
New Times
At the just concluded Africa CEO Forum, renowned Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote complained about bottlenecks to intra-Africa trade, giving an example that he requires a visa to… Read more »
Rwanda: Mashariki Synergy - How a Partnership Between a Rwandan and Kenyan Doctor Birthed an Eye Hospital
New Times
Over the years, the Government of Rwanda has been promoting a public-private partnership healthcare model, which allows players in the private sector to make their contribution… Read more »
Rwanda: Tougher Penalties Await Errant Miners in Proposed Mining Bill
New Times
The Government of Rwanda seeks to propose tougher penalties under a new draft law on mining and quarry operations to deter offences that include illegal mining and mineral trading.… Read more »
South Africa: Not Enough Places in Children's Centres After Budget Cuts
GroundUp
Children in KZN are being placed in foster care instead of care centres Read more »
Nigeria: 7 Nigerian Firms Among Top 20 Fastest Growing
Daily Trust
A report by the British Media Company, Financial Times, has ranked seven companies in Nigeria among the top 20 fastest growing companies for the year 2024 in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Head 25-Man 'Green Economy' Panel
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a 25-man committee to oversee the Green Economic Initiatives, with himself as chairman. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Holds Peace Summit to Foster Harmony Between Farmers, Herders
Daily Trust
Operation Safe Haven, a multi-security task force dedicated to maintaining peace in Plateau and parts of Bauchi and Kaduna states, weekend organised a peace summit for farmers and… Read more »
Nigeria: 198 Army Officers Sat for Captain to Major Examination in Edo
Daily Trust
No fewer than 198 offices of the Nigeria Army at the weekend sat for the Captain to Major examination at my School of Supply and Transport, Benin City. Read more »
Nigeria: Malnutrition - Unicef Trains Gombe Mothers On Complementary Infant Feeding
Daily Trust
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said it has trained nursing mothers on complementary feeding projects in Gombe State, aimed at reducing malnutrition among infants and… Read more »
Nigeria: Crisis - Normalcy Returns As Police, Soldiers Take Over Bannex Market in Abuja
Daily Trust
Normalcy has returned to Bannex market in Wuse District of Abuja after a clash involving soldiers and traders at the market on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Crown Takaful Insurance Will Guarantee Full Protection for Uninsured Nigerians - CEO [interview]
Daily Trust
Takaful insurance is a new model in Nigeria that is gradually penetrating the risk underwriting market with futuristic products and services as the promoters remain innovative in… Read more »
Nigeria: Restrictions On Nigerian, Other African Countries' Imports Affecting Businesses - IMF
Daily Trust
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said restrictions placed on imports in Nigeria and other African countries are bringing challenges to business operations. Read more »
Nigeria: Mele Kyari Blames Oil Output Decline On Underinvestment, Theft, Pipeline Constraints
This Day
Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, at the weekend blamed Nigeria's persistent failure to meet its production… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Plans New Policy Guidelines On Organ Transplant
This Day
In a bid to address growing cases of unethical practices in organ donation and transplantation in the country, federal government has said it will soon launch new national… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Begin Implementation of 'Open Skies' Air Transport Agreement
This Day
The United States and Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria, have begun the implementation of an 'open skies' air transport agreement, about 24 years after the bilateral deal… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Urges States to Provide Land, Begins Nationwide Groundbreaking
This Day
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, yesterday said he was set to commence the nationwide official groundbreaking for the phase 1 of the Renewed Hope… Read more »
Ghana: 3 in Trouble for Allegedly Stealing Money Belonging to Medical Officer
Ghanaian Times
The Accra Circuit Court has remanded in police custody a 23-year-old unemployed man, who allegedly stole money belonging to a medical officer at the Police Hospital in Accra. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Highway - Community Cries Out Over Planned Demolition of 2,000 Homes
Vanguard
Okun-Ajah community in Lagos State has cried out to the Federal and Lagos State governments to rescue it from an alleged illegal variation of the controversial Lagos-Calabar… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Parliament Moots Policy Reform to Commercialise Services At Public Hospitals
New Zimbabwe
PARLIAMENTARIANS have vowed to advocate for legislative and policy adjustments that would permit the commercialisation of services at Zimbabwe's public hospitals. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Mayor Berates 'Incompetent' It Manager for Failing to Automate Council Systems
New Zimbabwe
HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume is livid, expressing his anger in public, over the council's Head of Information Technology, William Mugobogobo for failing to implement the Enterprise… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Poor Salaries Can't Cover Housing, Transport, Food' - Lament Tax Collector Zimra Workers
New Zimbabwe
HARD pressed Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) employees, some of them manning the country's borders where they are exposed to bribes, have declared incapacitation citing their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Social Support Payouts Reshaping Lives in Zimbabwe's Vulnerable Communities
New Zimbabwe
MARGARET Moyo, a 70-year-old from Mangwe, Matabeleland South Province, was facing devastation after roaming animals destroyed her crops early this year. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Woman Kills Aunt in Row Over Electricity Usage
New Zimbabwe
A DISPUTE over how to utilise electricity turned deadly after Nella Kundai (27) fatally stabbed her aunt, Dorothy Matongo (41), three times on her chest with a knife. Read more »