April 24
Nigeria: Civil Aviation Authority Suspends Dana Airline Operations
Premium Times
The NCAA says the suspension of the airline's license is based on elevated safety concerns. Read more »
Liberia: 12 Major Highways Under Full Rehab
Liberian Observer
The government has embarked on the rehabilitation of 12 major highways across the country. The rehabilitation of the 12 highways is in line with President Boakai's promise to keep… Read more »
Liberia: Police and Motorcyclists Sign MOU On Road & Public Safety
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia National Police, in collaboration with the Motorcycle and Tricycle Union, signed a memorandum of understanding on road and public safety on Tuesday, April 23, 2024,… Read more »
Nigeria: NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight of Electricity Market in Ekiti, Ondo
Premium Times
The nation's electricity market was previously centralised until the presidential assent to the amendment of relevant portions of the Nigerian Constitution last year. Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Reopens Lagos Runway After Dana Incident
Vanguard
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified the public and all stakeholders that runway 18L/36R has been reopened for flight operations at about 8 p.m. Read more »
April 23
Liberia: Dismissed Presidential Guards Give Ultimatum
New Republic
Amid escalating tensions, a group of 300 armed dismissed presidential officers has issued a stern ultimatum to the Boakai government, demanding payment for their unjust termination… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos to Roll Out 2,000 CNG Buses, 231 Electric Vehicles in June
Leadership
The Lagos State government on Tuesday hinted that it has commenced moves to introduce about 2, 000 Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, buses into the state before the end of 2024. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Cocoa Beans Exported From Cote d'Ivoire to EU Originate From Deforested Land in Liberia [press release]
Liberian Observer
Authors of an investigation reveal that companies sourcing cocoa from Côte d'Ivoire are promoting the destruction of forests in Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: I. Coast Cocoa Trade Destroying Liberian Forest-Report
New Dawn
An investigation by Côte d'Ivoire NGO suggests that the European Union law on deforestation urgently needs to be implemented to significantly strengthen supply chain… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Diesel, Aviation Fuel
Premium Times
This development comes a week after the company announced a reduction in the price of diesel from N1,200 to N1,000 per litre Read more »
Gambia: Ferry Disaster Must Be Prevented [editorial]
Foroyaa
The recent arrest of those who attempted to protest against the absence of ferries at the Banjul/Barra route and the subsequent invitation of some officials of The Gambia Ferry… Read more »
Liberia: Illicit Miner Sues Villagers, Exposing His Own Crimes
Liberian Observer
The allegations in Lee Clutz' lawsuit against villagers in Togar Town and Pastor Town are grave: armed robbery and terroristic threat. Read more »
Nigeria: NERC Transfers Regulatory Oversight of Enugu Electricity Market to State Govt
Premium Times
NERC noted that all transfers envisaged by this order should be completed by 22 October 2024 Read more »
Liberia: AML CEO Kick-Starts 'Community School Supply Initiative
New Republic
Over the weekend, Jozephus Coenen, the CEO of ArcelorMittal-Liberia, launched another round of ArcelorMittal-Liberia's 'Community School Supply Initiative.' Read more »
Nigeria: Why Grid Collapse Persists in Nigeria - TCN
Premium Times
The TCN said the nation's power sector is currently faced with various challenges, impacting effective service delivery and the incessant collapse of the national grid Read more »
Nigeria: The Naira's Recent Gains and the Road Ahead
Daily Trust
The naira has made a remarkable recovery, gaining 34 per cent since mid-March after losing 43 per cent of its value against the US dollar in the first two and a half months of… Read more »
Nigeria: Creative Economy Institutionalisation a Milestone - Prof. Adewepo
Daily Trust
A professor of law, Adebambo Adewopo (SAN), has said the draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) and the institutionalisation of the creative economy as a… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Plan Big Incentive Ahead of MSME Week
Daily Trust
The Nigerian government has commenced arrangement to reward Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country With houses, Cars and cash prices as part of events to mark… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Transfer - CAC Revokes Nipost Subsidiaries' Certificates
Daily Trust
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has revoked the certificates of incorporation of NIPOST Properties and Development Company and NIPOST Transport and Logistics Services… Read more »
Nigeria: Eye Bello Vs the State - Another Pandora Drama
Daily Trust
One characteristic of the Nigerian ruining class is that, like the cult that they are, they eternally enjoy their own company. Read more »
Nigeria: Equities Market Opens Week By N71bn Gain
Leadership
Opening the week, the local equities market yesterday gained N71 billion, recovering some of the prior week losses. Read more »
Nigeria: Power Outage - TCN Seeks Increased Funding, Payment of Outstanding Gas Debt
Leadership
The managing director, Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) Abdulaziz Sule has urged the Senate Committee on Power to assist in raising funds for the completion of over 120… Read more »
Nigeria: Binance Executive Who Escaped From Nigeria Arrested in Kenya
Leadership
The police in Kenya have reportedly arrested the Binance regional manager for Africa, Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped from custody in Nigeria a month ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Forex Gains, Imports Still Low At Seaports, Airports
Leadership
Despite significant drop in foreign exchange at the official, parallel markets as well as exchange rate for calculating import duties by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), cargo… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Orders Sale of Discos Managed By Banks, Amcon Within 3 Months
Leadership
The federal government has ordered the resale of electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) now under the management of banks and the Asset Management Company (AMCON) within three… Read more »