October 31
Nigeria: Nigeria Generates N1.1 Trillion From Solid Minerals Between 2007 and 2023 - Report
Premium Times
The report showed a substantial increase in government receipts from ₦7.59 billion in 2007 to ₦341.27 billion in 2022. Read more »
Nigeria: Access Holdings' Nine-Month Profit Climbs 83 Percent to N458 Billion
Premium Times
Return on equity stood at 14.6 per cent, compared to 11.9 per cent a year ago. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Sanctions Have Cost Zim Significant Fortune'
The Herald
Economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western countries, for nearly two decades and half, have caused massive financial losses and damaging economic challenges, experts say. Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Price Hike - Schools, Hotels, Other Nigerian Businesses Groan
Premium Times
Petrol prices have surged from below N200 in 2023 to over N1000 in 2024. Read more »
Liberia: LERC Reviews LEC's Proposed Tariff Changes
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) announces that on Monday, October 21, 2024, the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) submitted a proposal for new electricity… Read more »
Liberia: Agriculture Ministry Launches Seeds Project
New Dawn
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched the Seeds4Liberia Project, a groundbreaking initiative to address Liberia's challenges in seed quality and accessibility. Read more »
Africa: Ministerial Statement Seeking Accountability on Ambition for Nature Finance [document]
Nature Finance Alliance
Over the last year, countries from the Global South have come together to launch the Ministerial Alliance for Ambition for Nature Finance (‘the Alliance’).… Read more »
Uganda: Airtel Money Climaxes the Vroomula Amajja Campaign, Rewarding Over 6000 Customers and Driving Digital Transformation
Independent (Kampala)
Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited(AMCUL) has today finalized the three-month nationwide rewards campaign, Vroomula Amajja, a transformative initiative designed to reward Airtel… Read more »
Namibia: Signs of Slowdown in Namibia's Promised Green Hydrogen Initiatives As Swapo Turns to Fossil Fuels
Daily Maverick
Oxpeckers tracked 14 GH2 projects in Namibia, finding implementation had been slow and the only real growth had been in bureaucracy. Read more »
Nigeria: UN Pledges to Help Nigeria Eradicate Poverty By 2030
Daily Trust
The United Nations has pledged its support to help Nigeria overcome widespread poverty affecting communities across the nation, aiming to reach this goal by 2030 in line with the… Read more »
Nigeria: Heirs Insurance Marks 3 Yrs of Operations, Strong Presence in Industry
Vanguard
Heirs Insurance Group (HIG), which started operation barley three years ago has grown to be a force to reckon with in the insurance industry, says the Managing Director and Chief… Read more »
Nigeria: Seplat Energy Grows Profits By 350 Percent to N441bn in 9mths
Vanguard
Seplat Energy Plc, listed on both the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has recorded a 350 per cent rise in operating profit to N411.3 billion in nine months ended… Read more »
Nigeria: LND Endorses Northern Govs' Rejection of Tinubu's Tax Bills
Vanguard
The League of Northern Democrats, LND, has endorsed the decision by northern governors to reject provisions of President Bola Tinubu's proposed tax bills currently before the… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Months Withheld Salaries - Naat Issues FG 2weeks Ultimatum
Vanguard
·Directs branches to mobilise for an indefinite strike Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Price Increases Pushing Nigerians to Limit - Labour
Vanguard
Organised Labour said yesterday the latest hike in the pump price of petrol was pushing Nigerians to the limit. Read more »
Nigeria: Nsitf Moves to Insure Security in Agency Banking, Fintechs
Vanguard
In a bid to enhance security and welfare of workers in the informal sector, the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has began moves to accommodate Agency Banking Operators… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Meet Over Excess Crude Account, Petroleum Tax, LG Autonomy, Others
Vanguard
The 36 states state governors, on the platform of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF, are at the moment engaged in a marathon meeting ahead of today, Thursday's National Executive… Read more »
Nigeria: Money Supply Increases 64 Percent to N108.95trn
Vanguard
·Credit to govt rises 89% Read more »
Nigeria: Innovations in Corporate Financial Strategies - A Tale of Two Economies
This Day
In an increasingly globalized and interconnected world, corporate financial strategies are undergoing significant transformations. While the United States has long been a leader in… Read more »
Nigeria: Understanding Nigeria' Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework
This Day
In recent years, cryptocurrency has transformed from a niche digital asset into a significant component of the global financial system. As its use expands, countries like Nigeria… Read more »
Nigeria: My-G - Catering to the Entertainment, Connectivity Needs of Young Nigerians
This Day
My-G, an innovative and affordable data offering, was recently introduced by Globacom to cater to the entertainment and connectivity needs of young Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: Developing Skills in Ai, Blockchain Technologies Will Boost Nigeria's Economy [interview]
This Day
HP's Managing Director, Southern and Central Africa, Mr. Yesh Surjoodeen, speaks about the challenges in tech industry, strategic investments in digital infrastructure, and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Palmpay Wins Most Outstanding Fintech Award On Financial Inclusion
This Day
PalmPay, Nigeria's leading fintech platform, was awarded the Most Outstanding Fintech Driving Financial Inclusion at the prestigious BrandCom Awards 2024, held on October 26th. Read more »
Nigeria: Agama - SEC to Infuse Cybersecurity, Ai, Others in Curriculum Review
This Day
In its avowed commitment to fostering a robust and comprehensive capital market education for Nigerian universities, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken steps to… Read more »
Nigeria: HMD Introduces Human Feature Into Phone Design
This Day
Tech innovator, Human Mobile Devices (HMD), has spearheaded the dumbphone trend by reimagining feature phone classics for the modern day as consumers sought to limit their screen… Read more »
