January 26
Nigeria: 13,417 Nigerian Fraudsters Listed On Person of Interest Portal
Leadership
At least 13,417 individuals linked to fraudulent activities in Nigeria's financial system have been captured on the Person of Interest Portal jointly developed by the Nigeria Inter… Read more »
Nigeria: Pipeline Infrastructure Ltd Vows Commitment to Govt's 2.5mbpd Crude Output Target
Leadership
Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, PINL, the private security company (PSC) in charge of surveillance of the Eastern Corridor of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) has pledged to… Read more »
Nigeria: Mutual Funds Grow to N7.67trn On Higher Demand, Yields
Leadership
Nigeria's mutual fund industry recorded a strong growth trajectory, with total assets under management (AUM) reaching N7.672 trillion in 2025, driven by higher demand and… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Expo Begins February 9
Leadership
With a mere 20 days remaining until the highly anticipated 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, organisers have confirmed that the Marathon Expo is set to run from 9th to 13th… Read more »
Nigeria: Ododo Hails Tinubu's Investment in Education, Tetfund
Leadership
Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his investment in the education sector, particularly the strengthening of the Tertiary… Read more »
Nigeria: Rewane Pegs Naira's True Value At N1,257/$, Says Currency Undervalued By 11 Percent
Leadership
Renowned economist and managing director of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr Bismarck Rewane, has estimated the fair value of the naira at about N1,257 to the US dollar. Read more »
Ghana: Insurance Industry Urged to Prioritise ESG to Sustain Businesses
Ghanaian Times
The Acting Commissioner of the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Dr Abiba Zakariah, has urged players in Ghana's insurance industry to place Environmental, Social and Governance… Read more »
Ghana: 3rd Cohort of Telecel's Digitech Academy to Expand Stem Skills Across Five Regions
Ghanaian Times
The Telecel Ghana Foundation has begun the third cohort of its Digitech Academy, an after-school digital skills programme aimed at strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering… Read more »
Ghana: African Herbal Products Must Meet Global Standards
Ghanaian Times
The Chief Executive Officer of Amega Herbal Bitters, Mr Albert Asiedu Boadu, has called for stricter standardisation and regulatory compliance in Africa's herbal and wellness… Read more »
Ghana: Construction of 24-Hour Economy Markets Begins in Upper West Region
Ghanaian Times
The National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy is taking concrete shape in the Upper West Region with the commencement of construction of dedicated… Read more »
Ghana: AMA Issues Ultimatum to Pavement Traders
Ghanaian Times
Traders selling on pavements and streets in Accra have been urged to comply with the 'Operation Red Line' initiative of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) ahead of a… Read more »
Ghana: Cashew Price Cut Poses Risk to Smallholder Farmers - CWG
Ghanaian Times
Cashew Watch Ghana (CWG), an advocacy organisation, has expressed concern over the 20 per cent reduction in cashew prices for the 2025/2026 season, warning that the decision could… Read more »
Ghana: First Sky Group Marks 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Service
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has called on indigenous companies in Ghana to build their capacity and competence to enable them contribute meaningfully to the country's gross… Read more »
January 25
Sudan: South Kordofan Mine Collapse - 6 Dead, 12 Injured, Dozens Missing
Dabanga
A collapse at the Umm Fakrun gold mine in Abu Jubeiha locality in South Kordofan has left at least six miners dead, 12 injured and dozens are still unaccounted for as searchers… Read more »
Uganda: The Role of Technology in Bringing Banking Closer
Nile Post
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South Africa: SA to Host Special WEF Summit in 2027
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that South Africa will host a Special World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit in 2027. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Ankara - Trade With Turkey Drops Amid War
SNA
Port Sudan, Jan. 25, 2026 (SUNA) - Sudan's Ambassador to Turkey, Nadir Yousuf, said that Sudan and Turkey face shared internal and external challenges that require coordinated… Read more »
South Africa: Illegal Sand Mining and Rio Tinto Community Mining Trust Challenges Headline Minerals Committee Oversight Visit to EC and KZN [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources will, next week, conduct oversight visits to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal as part of its constitutional mandate.… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay to Spend R10m Restoring Power After Transmission Towers Collapse
Daily Maverick
Serious questions have been raised over maintenance failure after two transmission towers collapsed in Gqeberha on Thursday. While the municipality tries to restore power, small… Read more »
South Africa: Power Grid Stability Continues to Support Economic Activity
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has entered 2026 with a markedly stronger and more stable power system than in the previous five years, supporting the country's return to work and continued economic… Read more »
Ghana: 22 Foreigners Arrested Over Alleged Illegal Mining in Savannah Region
Ghanaian Times
The Savannah Regional Police Intelligence Department has arrested 22 Togolese nationals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities within the West Gonja Municipality of the… Read more »
Namibia: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Orders Legal Review of Paragon Oil's Controversial PEL 37 Licence Renewal
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested the attorney general to provide a legal opinion on the renewal of Paragon's Oil & Gas' petroleum exploration licence (PEL), as… Read more »
Namibia: Minister Sankwasa Owes NamWater N$174 000 Amid Councillor Debt Criticism
Namibian
Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa owes N$174 000 to the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), raising concerns of double standards after he recently urged… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell Global CEO Hails President Tinubu, Says His Leadership, Vision Reasons Company Is Keen to Invest $20 Billion in Nigeria [press release]
Premium Times
He emphasised that Nigeria, under the Tinubu administration, is one of the countries attracting significant investment from global oil companies. Read more »
South Africa: Vaal Mourns Young Lives Lost in Horror School Taxi Crash
Scrolla
Ofentse Vinger, 6, Thato Moetji, 17, and Bokamoso Mokhomo, 12, were among the 14 learners killed in a crash on 14 January 2025 in Sebokeng. Premier Panyaza Lesufi and other Gauteng… Read more »
