April 21
Nigeria: Why Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Might Not Be Completed
Vanguard
Uproar over costs, as FG proposes N3,000 per toll gate." VANGUARD, APRIL12, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: FG, Investigate Oil Spill in Uzere
Daily Trust
In 2023, there was an oil spill in Uzere, in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, which spread into farmlands and fishing ponds of Uzere. Read more »
Nigeria: Claim 45 Percent of Kaduna State's Debt Borrowed Before El-Rufai's Administration Inaccurate
Daily Trust
Claim: An X user claimed that 45 per cent of Kaduna State's debt was borrowed before Governor Nasir El-Rufai was elected in 2015. Read more »
Nigeria: A Call On Wholesalers to Reduce Prices of Commodities
Daily Trust
Prices of commodities are supposed to be witnessing a slight if not significant change in prices owing to the fact that there is reduction in the price of diesel. We the general… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Otu Plans More Rural Roads to Boost Agriculture
Daily Trust
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has disclosed that his government will open up many rural roads to enable rural farmers evacuate their farm yields to urban centres and… Read more »
Africa: Solar Irrigation Offering to Be Rolled Out Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Daily Trust
InfraCo Africa, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), has signed an agreement with Savant Group Ltd, committing US$12 million to scale SunCulture's solar… Read more »
April 20
Nigeria: Vio Boss Calls for Collective Vigilance Against Road Crashes
Vanguard
The Directorate of Road Traffic Crashes (DRTS), has urged the motoring public to sustain collective vigilance against the menace of road traffic crashes in the country. Read more »
April 19
Ghana: 609 Die in Road Crashes 1st Quarter 2024
Ghanaian Times
At least 609 people died nationwide in road crashes during the first quarter of this year, as against 553 deaths recorded last year, within the same period. Read more »
Nigeria: Nestle Reacts to Allegation of Adding Sugar to Infant Formulas in Nigeria
Premium Times
The reaction is contained in a statement issued on Thursday and shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the company's Head of Corporate Communications, Victoria Uwadoka. Read more »
Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern
FrontPageAfrica
Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explores U.S. for Crude Shipment, Expecting Third Stock
Daily Trust
The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been able to ramp up production leveraging on cheaper crude imports from the United States, a report has said. Read more »
Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai
Ghanaian Times
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election. Read more »
Liberia: Motorcyclists Threaten Mass Protest
FrontPageAfrica
Aggrieved commercial motorcyclists in Monrovia and other parts adjacent are threatening to consistently stage violent protests beginning today April 19, over attempt by the Unity… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Wins Preliminary Ruling in Cassius Mining $300 Million Int'l Arbitration
Ghanaian Times
An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be… Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Expert Advises Governors to Domesticate Electricity Act
Premium Times
The energy expert advised governors to domesticate the electricity law and make tax break offers to encourage private sector investment in their states. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Working to Put Nigeria On Solid Economic Pedestal - Presidency
Vanguard
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to put Nigeria on a solid economic… Read more »
Liberia: Transport Ministry Generates $2M in First Quarter
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Transport has disclosed it has generated a little over $2Million United States Dollars in the first quarter of 2024, as it embarks on the general inspections of… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Committees to Probe $21M Unapproved Road Contracts Awarded By Public Works
FrontPageAfrica
The plenary of the Liberian Senate has instructed its Committees on Judiciary, Public Works and Public Accounts and Audits to investigate the Public Works Ministry for awarding… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Abuse - Bobrisky's Conviction Selective Justice - Salami
Vanguard
Abuja-based public interest lawyer Barrister Temi Salami has criticized the Nigerian judiciary for what he perceives as a focus on minor offences over more significant cases of… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote's Bid to Merge Sugar, Salt, Rice Businesses Hits Brick Wall
Premium Times
The suspension "centred around the current non-operational status of Dangote Rice Limited" by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nascon Allied Industries said. Read more »
Liberia: Senate Wants Pre-Paid Meters for Govt
New Dawn
The Senate Committee on Public Corporation and Land, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment has recommended to the plenary that the Liberia Electricity Corporation give… Read more »
Liberia: OGP Partners to Track Budget Performance & Implementation
New Dawn
Liberia's Open Government Partnership Secretariat capacitates local journalists for effective budget performance monitoring. Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Analysts Skeptical About Nigeria's Bid to Improve Local Crude Refining
VOA
Nigeria has been Africa's largest or second-largest oil exporter for years, but relies heavily on imports to meet local energy needs. The government is trying to change that,… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Bio Urges Ecowasleaders to Develop Strategy Against Autonomous Weapons
Concord
President Julius Maada Bio has urged ECOWAS regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia to Get Two New Ferries in 16 Months
The Point
The Gambia government through the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) yesterday signed a contract with DAMEN Shipyard for the construction and design of two new green solar powered… Read more »