April 19
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 »
Nigeria: Boat Tragedy - Wake-Up Call for Safety, Accountability in Nollywood
Daily Trust
A Nollywood crew including the actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo and a make-up artiste, died last week in a terrible, terrible accident when their boat capsized on the way to a film… Read more »
Nigeria: Four in 10 Nigerian Children Trapped in Child Labour - NBS
Premium Times
"Stakeholders cannot ignore the urgency to act decisively to safeguard the rights and restore the childhood of the children trapped in child labour," ILO Country Director Vanessa… Read more »
Gambia: Police Call for Construction of 152 Speed Bumps to Avert Road Accidents
The Point
Speaking before the Standing Committee on Defence and Security of The National Assembly on Wednesday, Lamin King Colley, commissioner, the Gambia Police Force Mobile Traffic Unit,… Read more »
Liberia: HPX Completes Technical Due Diligence On St John River Iron Ore Licenses
Liberian Observer
-- Financial due diligence underway with anticipated completion in 2nd quarter 2024; St John River licenses previously owned by BHP and cover a combined area of almost 250 km2… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gains At Official Market Amidst Depleting Reserve
Premium Times
Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072.74 against N1,148.14 recorded in the previous market session on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Power - 13,000 MW Instead of 200,000MW Unacceptable, Says Obi
Leadership
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed deep concerns over the perennial power situation in the country recording… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Sees Nigeria's Inflation Dropping to 26.3 Percent This Year
Daily Trust
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Nigeria's inflation rate will drop to 26.3% in 2024, noting that the country's economy will equally grow by 3.3% this year. Read more »
Nigeria: Tariff Increase to Worsen Economic Instability - Private Sector
Daily Trust
Says Nigeria ranked third on highest electricity cost Read more »
Nigeria: Make Staff Housing Your Project, FCT Workers Beg Wike
Daily Trust
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC), have appealed to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to make staff housing one of his… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank to Reward 15,786 Customers in Diamond Xtra Season 16 Promo
Daily Trust
The management of Access Bank has set aside N200 million in cash and three SUVs to reward 15,786 customers in its Season 16 DiamondXtra campaign. Read more »
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN and Partners Launch Xtracash Momo Loan
New Dawn
GSM Company Lone State Cell MTN launches a loan program for MobileMoney subscribers in partnership with United Bank of Africa and Optasia. Read more »
Liberia: FY 2024 Budget Prioritizes Agriculture, Infrastructure, and Health
New Dawn
Boakai administration prioritizes key sectors in 2024 National Budget. Read more »
Nigeria: Monetary Tightening Freezes Commercial Banks N17.3trn
Daily Trust
As CBN lowers banks' loan-to-deposit ratio to 50% Read more »
Nigeria: NESG Reappoints Board Directors
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) yesterday held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) where it reappointed its board of directors. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Urges SEC, Frc to Reconcile Alleged Unremitted Funds
Daily Trust
The House of Representative Public Accounts Committee has mandated the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) to amicably settle… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Secures $700m Facility From Citibank to Rehabilitate Apapa, Tin-Can Ports
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has secured about $700million loan from Citibank for the rehabilitation of Apapa and Tin-Can Island Ports in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: A Case for Effective Electronic Medical Records Culture in Nigeria
Daily Trust
The relevance of electronic medical records in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. However, implementing a functional and effective EMR system requires a collaborative and… Read more »
Nigeria: BDCS Now Buying Dollar At N980 - - Abcon President
Daily Trust
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) said the Bureau De Change (BDC) operators were buying dollars at N980/$ at the open market and selling at N1,020/$. Read more »
Nigeria: FMBN Commences Recapitalisation Exercise
Daily Trust
The Managing Director of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Shehu Usman Osidi, has disclosed that the bank has commenced recapitalisation exercise to boost efficiency in… Read more »
Nigeria: Issues in the N15.6 Trillion Highway
This Day
Last Thursday, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar doubled down on his allegation that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project is "a highway to fraud". The Peoples Democratic Party… Read more »