June 19
Kenya: MPs Begin Debate On Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
Members of Parliament began debate on the Finance Bill 2024 that outlines revenue generating initiatives by the Kenya Kwanza government. Read more »
Nigeria: African Ministers Adopt AI Strategy for Digital Transformation in Nigeria, Others
Daily Trust
African ICT and Communications Ministers have unanimously adopted "Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and African Digital Compact." Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Must Tighten Security Around Telecom Infrastructure
Daily Trust
Over the last two decades, the Nigeria's telecommunications industry has witnessed phenomenal growth which saw 400,000 phone lines in 1998 jumped to over 200 million active mobile… Read more »
Nigeria: How Multinational Shipping Lines Frustrates Growth of African Counterparts
Vanguard
African shipping stakeholders have accused their foreign counterparts of using fellow Africans to ensure that the continent's shipping capacity does not grow. Read more »
Tanzania: BOT Sells Over U.S.$155 Million to Local Banks
Daily News
In an effort to address the dollar shortage in the country, the Central Bank of Tanzania (BoT) sold a total of 155.8 million US dollars to various banks between January and April… Read more »
Tanzania: Moody's, Fitch Upgrade to Attract More FDIs to Tanzania
Daily News
Two global credit rating agencies have upgraded Tanzania's economic status to stable from a positive outlook, thanks to its steady macroeconomic fundamentals. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Attracts U.S.$2.8 Billion Annually From U.S. Ties - Report
Daily News
A new report has revealed that the relationship between Tanzania and the US has delivered 2.8bn US dollars (about 7.4tri/-) annually in tangible benefits to Tanzanians and the… Read more »
Tanzania: VP Invites Bii to Invest in Clean Cooking Energy
Daily News
Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango has invited the UK's development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), to invest in clean cooking energy to support… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks 88th Out of 141 Countries in Logistics Performance Index
Vanguard
NIGERIA currently ranks 88th position out of 141 countries in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index, LPI, indicating a minimal improvement in the global logistics ranking of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Pushes for International Cooperation On Maritime Security for Blue Economy
Vanguard
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized the importance of international cooperation on maritime security to unlock the vast potential of Africa's blue economy. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Needs $1.5bn to Achieve Universal Energy Access By 2029
New Times
According to Rwanda Energy Group (REG), the country needs $1.5bn to achieve universal energy access by 2029 after missing the 2024 target. Read more »
Kenya: Atwoli Calls for Law Regulating Social Media to Protect Mainstream Media
Capital FM
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) has called for a law regulating social media content to protect mainstream media. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Residents Turn to Charcoal Stove As Kerosene Price Soars
Premium Times
"I stopped using kerosene when the price increased to N900, and because I am afraid of using cooking gas, I quickly opted for charcoal as an energy cooking source." Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Gov's Wife Enrols 1,701 Expectant Mothers On Health Insurance
Leadership
Enugu State governor's wife, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, has launched the "Mama Care Initiative." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Others Applauded Over War Against Oil Theft, Vandalism
Leadership
Stakeholders from the six states of the Niger Delta region and ex-militant leaders have commended President Bola Tinubu, the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Targets 143,500 for Free Health Insurance
Leadership
Jigawa State government has concluded arrangements to commence registration of 143,500 vulnerable and less-privileged people for free health insurance under the Danmodi Care… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Commits to Educational Devt
Leadership
Access Bank Plc has continued to demonstrate its commitment to education and community development, breaking ground for the construction of 60 additional classrooms in Maraban Jos,… Read more »
Nigeria: Group to Discuss Aviation Sustainability Amid Macroeconomic Challenges
Leadership
Stakeholders in Nigeria's aviation industry are set to discuss the way forward for the nation's aviation sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Seek Right Policies On Renewable Energy Devt
Daily Trust
The General Manager of FrazEnergy Ltd (A subsidiary of Oilserv Group), Mr. Osi Okonkwo, has called for more investment in the development of renewable energy resources. Read more »
Nigeria: Airtel Partnership Boosts Students' Exam Performance, Says Roducate CEO
Daily Trust
Airtel Nigeria and Roducate have achieved significant progress since the launch of the Airtel-Roducate Exam Success Bundle. Read more »
Nigeria: Creative Industry Will Contribute $100bn to Nigeria's Economy By 2030 - FG
Daily Trust
The Federal Government says it is targeting a $100bn contribution to Nigeria's Gross Domestic Products (GDP) from the creative industry by 2030. Read more »
Nigeria: Nuprc Extends Deadline for Pre-Qualification Documents Submission for Oil Block Licensing
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced the extension of the deadline for the registration and submission of pre-qualification documents for the… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria's Real Estate Investment Lacks Incremental Value Tracker
Daily Trust
The chairman of Maihomm, Eni Eniola has said that real estate investment lacks incremental value tracker, adding that the valuation of properties are not estimated based on… Read more »
Nigeria: Heirs Holdings Inaugurates HH Group Directors' Annual Summit
Daily Trust
Heirs Holdings (HH), the leading pan-African investment company, convened over 100 board members from across all HH investee companies, at the HH Group Directors' Annual Summit. Read more »
Nigeria: Women Are Breaking Barriers in Fintech and SMEs - 9psb Boss
Daily Trust
Nigeria's digital payment service bank, 9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB), has echoed the impressive progress demonstrated by the female professionals and entrepreneurs in the fintech… Read more »