January 14
Nigeria: 'Yobe's Trailer Park to Create 5,000 Jobs'
Daily Trust
The Yobe State Government has constructed a new trailer motor park to boost economic activities and improve the state's Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Daily - How Far Has Nigeria's Economy and Infrastructure Come From 1999 to Now?
Daily Trust
Nigeria began its Fourth Republic in 1999 with a fragile economy and severely weakened infrastructure after years of military rule. Read more »
Kenya: Reprieve for NGAAF CEO Telewa As Court Halts Suspension
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has temporarily halted the suspension of National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) Chief Executive Officer Roy Sasaka Telewa… Read more »
Kenya: Photos - Dawn Demolition Flattens Carwash, Vehicles Opposite Nyayo Stadium
Capital FM
Several vehicles were destroyed during the dawn demolition of a carwash and adjacent businesses on Douglas Wakiiuri Road, formerly Aerodrome Road, opposite Rubis Nyayo Stadium. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Governor Woos South African Investors to Transform Livestock Value Chain, Drive Industrialisation [press release]
Premium Times
In a strategic investment drive, Katsina State Government engages global feedlots, abattoirs, halal meat processors, mining investors and building technology firms Read more »
Nigeria: Tony Elumelu - Deconstructing an Architect of African Transformation
Premium Times
Just as the globalised UBA, Elumelu is expected to bring a new level of rigour to Seplat. Read more »
Africa: The High Cost of Politics - Enabling Corruption and Fiscal Indiscipline in Africa
Premium Times
Elections are fundamental to democracy but their financial implications are escalating. Between now and 2027, many African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Congo, will hold… Read more »
Rwanda: This Is How Much It Will Cost to Start Carbon Credit Projects
New Times
At least 30% of the revenue generated from carbon credits from land-based carbon projects will directly benefit communities, according to new instructions by the Ministry of… Read more »
Liberia: Benefits of AML Third MDA Amendment
New Republic
With the third Amendment of the Mineral Development Agreement expected to take place by the National Legislature, Arcelor Mittal has released several benefits the country will get.… Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Gets ISO Certification, Seek Infrastructure Boost
This Day
Anglia International Services Ltd., a non-oil pre-shipment inspection company, has called for improved rail infrastructure to enable faster and cheaper movement of agricultural… Read more »
Rwanda: Creators Hopeful As Rwanda Moves to Unlock Digital Earnings
New Times
When American YouTube star IShowSpeed arrived in Rwanda on the night of January 9, and launched his one-day tour the following day, January 10, excitement spread across the country… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Facebook Owner Meta to Pay Falana $25,000 for Privacy Invasion
Leadership
Justice Olalekan Oresanya of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja on Tuesday ordered Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of the social network platform Facebook, to pay… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Govt Restates Support for Local Production of Goods
Leadership
The Kwara State government has restated its commitment to promoting and supporting local production of goods, which it described as a key driver of economic growth and sustainable… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Lagos Gold Refinery, Accelerates $600m Lithium Plant Rollout
Leadership
The federal government has launched operations at a state-of-the-art high-purity gold refining plant in Lagos, marking a significant step forward in the mineral processing… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Fires Back At Muric Over N10bn Hajj Loan
Leadership
The Kebbi State Government has countered claims by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) regarding a N10 billion Hajj intervention, stating that the fund was a short-term loan that has… Read more »
Nigeria: Urhobo Nation Warns Federal Govt, IOCs Over 'Deliberate Exclusion'
Leadership
The Urhobo Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta has warned the federal government and oil companies that it would no longer accept "deliberate, systematic and oppressive… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Industry and New Tax Regime
This Day
There should be measures to lighten the burden in the sector Read more »
Nigeria: Insurance Firm Takes Financial Education to Lagos Markets
This Day
Insurance giant, SanlamAllianz, has launched a financial education campaign at Lagos markets. Read more »
Nigeria: Tranter It Sets Standard for Business Process Outsourcing Delivery in Nigeria
This Day
With over 22 years of enterprise technology delivery in Nigeria, Tranter IT has formalised its position as the country's most experienced Business Process Outsourcing delivery… Read more »
Nigeria: Leadway Assurance Commences Verification Exercise for African Alliance
This Day
Leadway Assurance Company Limited, said it has officially commenced a comprehensive verification exercise for all African Alliance Annuitants following the successful takeover of… Read more »
Nigeria: Money Supply - Currency Outside Banks Remain Dominant, Now 93.34 Percent of CIC
This Day
Currency outside the banking (COB) system remained dominant in Nigeria's money supply profile accounting for 93.34 per cent of total currency in circulation (CIC) as at November… Read more »
Nigeria: Manufacturers Target 10.2 Percent Contribution to GDP in 2026
This Day
After booking a fragile growth and declining contribution to the country's economic growth, Nigerian manufacturers are optimistic that the sector's contribution to Gross Domestic… Read more »
Nigeria: Growing Insurance Via Niira Implementation
This Day
NIIRA 2025, Nigeria's new insurance legislation commences fully this year. Ebere Nwoji posits that implementation of the law will address the challenge of slow growth and… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts Smuggled Goods Worth N1.2 Billion in Kwara
This Day
The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), Kwara Area Command, yesterday said it intercepted and seized contraband with a duty paid value of N1.2 billion within this period of the year. Read more »
Nigeria: Ngx Market Cap Crosses N106trn As Stock Market Sustains Positive Momentum
This Day
The Nigerian stock market yesterday closed on a stronger note, extending its positive momentum for the seventh trading activities in 2026, with its market capitalisation crossing… Read more »
