November 03
Africa: AI Can Help Develop Climate-Resistant Crops for Africa - but It Shouldn't Be Left in the Hands of Corporates [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
How we use land and feed a growing global population, and the burden we place on natural habitats in pursuit of nutrition, will again take centre stage at the annual global climate… Read more »
Africa: COP16 Delivers On Indigenous Peoples, Digital Sequencing, but Fails On Finance
IPS
The curtains fell on the 16th Conference of the Parties of UN Biodiversity (COP16) on Sunday without any formal closing. In a voice message, David Ainsworth, the Communications… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Oboth Helps Distribute Tricycles and Wheelchairs to PWDs in Tororo
Nile Post
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Oboth Oboth has distributed 50 tricycles and wheelchairs to Persons Living with Disabilities in Tororo District. Read more »
Uganda: Johnnie Walker Launches the Gift of Big Flavor Gifting Campaign
Nile Post
Johnnie Walker Uganda has officially launched its 2024 Gifting Campaign- The Gift of Big Flavor, with a grand opening of a Gifting Studio at Village Mall in Bugolobi. Read more »
Nigeria: CIAN Honours EFCC Chairman for Entrenching Greater Transparency in Disposal of Public Assets
Vanguard
In commemoration of their tenth anniversary, members of the Certified Institute of Auctioneers Nigeria (CIAN), Lagos Chapter have insisted auctioneers can improve the nation's GDP… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Clarifies Demolition of Mosque At Idiroko Command Premises
Vanguard
The Idiroko Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has clarified concerns surrounding the recent demolition of a mosque under construction within its premises. Read more »
Nigeria: Reshuffle Economic Team, Not Inconsequential Ministries, Udeogaranya Tells Tinubu
Vanguard
Former 2019 APC presidential aspirant, Chief Charles Udeogaranya, has criticized recent ministerial changes made by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling them "changes in the wrong… Read more »
Nigeria: Withheld Salaries - FG Pays Nasu Members
Vanguard
The Federal Government has commenced payment of withheld salaries of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Federal Universities, NASU. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Released From EFCC Custody - Denies Alleged N15m Bribery Audio
Vanguard
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after denying a viral… Read more »
Nigeria: Under-Dispensing of Petrol - Frustration, Anger As Fuel Stations Increase Hardship
Vanguard
Vehicle owners narrate ordeal·Outlets caught to face heavy sanctions -- NMDPRA·Close monitoring needed - Association of Public Policy Analysis Read more »
Nigeria: CNG Vehicles - We Can't Afford N1.5m Conversion Rate - Motorists
Leadership
As the federal government promotes the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles due to the continuous rise in petrol price, motorists across the country have said that they… Read more »
Nigeria: SEC Postpones Capital Market Committee Meeting Citing 'Regulatory Commitments'
Leadership
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its Third Quarter Capital Market Committee (CMC) meeting. Read more »
Nigeria: Umahi Raises Alarm Over Defective Bridges
Leadership
Minister of works Dave Umahi has raised an alarm over defective bridges in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Hardship - Foreign Travel Drops By 60 Percent in Lagos, Abuja Airports
Leadership
The current economic headwinds in Nigeria have caused a significant decline in passenger traffic at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote As Scapegoat
Leadership
The rich also cry. I have seen wealthy and successful people break down in tears and despondency. You would think that some people have everything made in their favour; the sun… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Umahi Must Pay Attention to Existing Roads
This Day
Members of the House of Representatives recently criticised the Minister of Works, David Umahi, over the deplorable roads in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Olakunle Williams - The Energy Trailblazer
This Day
At just 36, Olakunle Williams, the founder and CEO of Tetracore Energy Group, has established himself as a dynamic leader, driving economic and social transformation in Nigeria and… Read more »
Nigeria: Spotlighting Looming Crises in New Electricity Market Regime
This Day
Nigerians will be witnessing a new electricity market regime in the coming weeks and months underpinned by free market practices such as cost-reflective tariffs, bilateral trading… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Eno Receives Two Additional Aircraft for Ibom Air
This Day
Akwa Ibom State Government has received two new CRJ 900 Bombardier series aircraft, thus increasing the fleet of Ibom Air. Read more »
Nigeria: Politics of Membership of International Organisations - The Case of Nigeria in Brics
This Day
Membership of any national or international organization is, more often than not, a resultant from political decisions, because it is first a matter of choice between joining and… Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds of Illegal Miners Arrested After Underground Food and Water Supplies Cut
Daily Maverick
The zama zamas who surfaced at Orkney over the weekend are the small fish in this big pond of criminality. The big fish have yet to be landed in the net. Read more »
November 02
Uganda: Museveni's 'Intimidation Tactics' Spark Outrage Among MPs Over Coffee Bill
Nile Post
The President on Friday vowed to deal a crushing below on those opposing his government's decision to push the coffee authority under the agriculture ministry Read more »
Africa: Inside Rwanda's Rise As Sub-Saharan Africa's Leader in Alternative Dispute Resolution
New Times
Rwanda has emerged as a leader in Sub-Saharan Africa, excelling in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), according to the World Bank's Business Ready (B-Ready) report which… Read more »
Rwanda: Four Most Common Misconceptions About Electric Vehicles in Rwanda
New Times
Despite Rwanda's commitment to promoting eco-friendly transportation (green transport) and reducing carbon emissions, several misconceptions continue to cloud the adoption of… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambican Strike Affects Fuel Supplies in Neighbouring Countries
AIM
The fuel company Puma Energy Zambia has ordered its staff to park its trucks currently in Mozambique in safe places following the strike declared by fugitive presidential candidate… Read more »
