June 09
Nigeria: Nigerian Labour Leader Dies in Geneva
Vanguard
GENEVA, Switzerland -- The Nigerian delegation to the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva and the labour movement have been thrown into mourning… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Inaugurate Key FCT Projects As Wike Hails Timely Delivery of Infrastructure
Leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu will personally inaugurate several completed projects across the FCT beginning Tuesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Among Cheapest Data Markets Despite Rising Usage, Says MTN
Leadership
MTN Nigeria has attributed the sharp rise in mobile data consumption across the country to increasing adoption of 5G technology and the growing use of high-resolution smartphones… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Accurate Data to Achieve $1trn Economy,Says Speaker Abbas
Leadership
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Monday said for Nigeria to achieve its goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy, every policy decision, budget… Read more »
Nigeria: Finance Ministry, Contractors Clash Again Over Outstanding Debt
Vanguard
At the backdrop of a resumption of protests by contractors, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said it approved payments to… Read more »
Nigeria: How High Prices're Degrading Quality of Food Nigerians Eat
Vanguard
*Unsafe food kills 53,000 Nigerians annually, sickens 50m, FG raises alarm Read more »
Nigeria: NPA, Nimasa, Others Watch As Tankers Shut Down Mile 2-Apapa Expressway
Vanguard
Motorists and commuters were stranded for hours in traffic, yesterday, following a gridlock caused by an upsurge of tankers along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway that obstructed… Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Demand Better Markets, Affordable Credit At Nairobi Summit
Capital FM
Farmers and policymakers attending the World Farmers' Organisation meeting in Nairobi have called for urgent reforms to improve access to markets, affordable financing and… Read more »
Kenya: Senate, National Assembly Near Deal On Counties' Revenue Sharing
Capital FM
At the heart of the negotiations is Clause 5, a provision designed to shield devolved units from sudden spending cuts when national revenues fall short of projections. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Arrives in Oslo for Talks On Trade, Climate and Investment
Capital FM
President William Ruto has arrived in Oslo, Norway, for an official visit aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Kenya and the Kingdom of Norway. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt, Importers Expand Fuel Reserves As Global Prices Surge
New Times
The government and fuel importers are planning major investments in fuel storage facilities as the country seeks to increase its strategic petroleum reserves, amid rising global… Read more »
Rwanda: Cabinet Approves Rwf7,800bn Budget for Next Fiscal Year
New Times
The Cabinet has approved the draft State Finance Law for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, setting the national budget at Rwf7,796.3 billion, representing a 12 per cent increase compared… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Resumes Fuel Import Amid Dangote Refinery's Maintenance - Report
This Day
Nigeria has reverted to high volume of petrol importation, with petrol imports surging to their highest level in four months in May, highlighting the country's partial dependence… Read more »
Namibia: Road Experts Slam Windhoek Speed Humps
Namibian
Road transport experts have criticised the installation of speed humps on major highways around Windhoek, warning that the measure could increase accidents and congestion rather… Read more »
South Africa: Everything You Need to Know About Offshore Wind Energy in SA
Daily Maverick
Offshore wind has become an attractive energy source across the globe, but in South Africa there are challenges. Read more »
South Africa: How a Classroom Programme Is Tackling Maths Gaps and Youth Unemployment in SA
Daily Maverick
As youth unemployment scales new heights and foundational literacy falters, the JumpStart Foundation's dual-intervention model turns jobless school-leavers into academic lifelines. Read more »
Namibia: Hardap Invests in Agriculture and Tourism to Drive Economic Growth
Namibian
Hardap governor Riaan McNab says agriculture and tourism remain critical pillars of the regional economy, with the government investing in farmer support programmes, climate… Read more »
Namibia: New Arts Council Boss Aims for 3 Percent GDP Contribution
Namibian
Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to double the creative sector's economic contribution to the country by addressing severe… Read more »
Namibia: MTC to Stop Free SMSs On Recharges
Namibian
The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has announced that it will discontinue the free SMS benefit currently offered to customers when they recharge airtime. Read more »
Nigeria: SSB Tax Could Threaten Jobs, Affect Investments, Msmes, - Acci
Vanguard
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned that the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) tax could threaten jobs, weaken investment and strain small… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Link Rejects Claims Against Icums
Ghanaian Times
Ghana Link Network Services Ltd, operators of the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), has taken note of recent claims made by some unknown groups calling themselves Civil… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Targets Illegal Structures, Waterway Encroachers Following Series of Disasters
Ghanaian Times
The government has announced plans to intensify enforcements against unauthorised developments, encroachment on waterways and other planning violations in the Greater Accra Region. Read more »
Ghana: 70-Year-Old Osu Death Trap Demolished -15 More to Go
Ghanaian Times
A 70-year-old dilapidated four-storey building located at Osu in the Korle Klottey Municipality of the Greater Accra Region was yesterday demolished by city authorities. Read more »
Liberia: NPA Berths Largest Vessel Ever
New Dawn
The National Port Authority (NPA) has berthed the largest vessel in Liberia's history and announced new media initiatives aimed at increasing transparency and efficiency. Read more »
Rwanda: Real Estate Growth Must Include Affordable Housing
New Times
The surge in real estate investment is a positive development for the economy. It reflects growing investor confidence, supports job creation, expands infrastructure, and… Read more »
