August 27
Nigeria: Benue Vital Player in Nigeria's Export Landscape
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) on Monday expressed optimism that Benue State has poised to become a vital player in Nigeria's export landscape following its rich agricultural… Read more »
Nigeria: North Gets First Geriatrics Hospital Ward
Daily Trust
The first-ever customised and dedicated geriatrics ward in any tertiary healthcare institution in the 19 Northern states was commissioned at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital… Read more »
Nigeria: IPMC to Tackle Nigeria's Oil Output Decline, Reduce Production Cost By 15 Percent
This Day
The Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC), has introduced an asset integrity management software called, 'VAIL-Plant Inspection Software' for the Nigerian oil and… Read more »
Nigeria: GDP Grows By 3.19 Percent in Q2
This Day
Ndubuisi Francis, Olawale Ajimotokan and James Emejo in Abuja Read more »
Nigeria: Neiti Says 198 Oil, Mining Firms, Govt Agencies Have Opened Books for Industry Audit
This Day
A total of 198 extractive companies and government agencies have submitted volumes of information and data for the ongoing nationwide reconciliation and validation of revenues in… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Announces Commencement of LNG Supply to Japan, China
This Day
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday said it had commenced shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) cargoes to Japan and China on Delivered Ex-Ship (DES)… Read more »
Nigeria: E-Dividend - SEC Directs Shareholders to Mandate Accounts Through Portal
This Day
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed shareholders to access the e-dividend portal through its official website. Read more »
Nigeria: Gombe to Pay N70,000 Minimum Wage
Leadership
Gombe State governor, Inuwa Yahaya, has pledged to pay the new national minimum wage of N70,000 to workers in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Lament Rising Transportation Cost
Leadership
In recent months, transportation costs across Nigeria have been skyrocketing, leading to widespread concerns among citizens already grappling with the high cost of living. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chimombe, Mpofu Continue Fight for Bail
The Herald
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, accused of fraud involving US$7 million meant for the Presidential Goats Scheme, have launched a fresh bid for bail at the High Court. Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Half Durum Wheat Imports Drop 17pc
The Herald
After achieving bread wheat self-sufficiency since 2022, the Government is now targeting to buttress its import substitution by commercialising durum wheat production whose import… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Multi-Sectoral Approach Key for Industry Growth'
The Herald
With global demand for hemp by-products continuing to surge, farmers in the country are calling for a multi-sectoral approach to address challenges stalling growth. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Infrastructural Development Is for People, Not Events
The Herald
President Mnangagwa is a game-changer. Infrastructural developments carried out under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP) and those which were undertaken as part of… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Endeavour Mining, Lilium Settle Dispute Over African Gold Mines
Daba Finance
Legal dispute settled: Endeavour Mining Plc and Lilium Mining resolve conflict over gold mine sale in Burkina Faso Assets to be transferred: Wahgnion and Boungou projects ownership… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Pledges Support for Young Namibian Entrepreneurs
Namibian
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on young entrepreneurs to meaningfully participate in the socio-economic development of the country. Read more »
August 26
Africa: A Third of the World's Population Lacks Internet Connectivity - Airborne Communications Stations Could Change That [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
About one-third of the global population, around 3 billion people, don't have access to the internet or have poor connections because of infrastructure limitations, economic… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Anticipates 'Load Shedding Free Summer'
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom anticipates that South Africa will experience a "load shedding free summer" if it manages to keep unplanned losses at power stations below 13 000MW. Read more »
Nigeria: Resident Doctors Begin 7-Day Warning Strike Over Abduction of Colleague
Leadership
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a seven-day warning strike over the abduction of Dr Popoola Ganiyat, a member of the association, at the staff… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Government Issues Advisory On Outbreak of Fall Armyworms
Premium Times
The official says Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) has been a significant maize pest in Nigeria since 2016 and warned that it is capable of inflicting total yield loss Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Braces for Prolonged Power Cuts Amid Technical Glitch
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S national power utility has warned of extended load-shedding across the country due to decreased electricity generation at the Hwange Thermal Power Station. Read more »
South Africa: Giant Batteries to Store Wind and Solar Power Can Speed Up South Africa's Energy Transition - How That Can Happen [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and… Read more »
Liberia: CBL Dismisses U.S.$10 Million Scam Allegation By Portuguese National, Cites Fraud Concerns
Liberian Investigator
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has refuted claims made by a Portuguese national, Joao Miquel Amaro Correia, who alleges that the Bank failed to transfer US$10 million to him… Read more »
Ghana: Complete Existing Projects Before Initiating New Ones - Gyla
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Youth Leadership Academy (GYLA) has urged stakeholders in project development, particularly municipal assemblies, to prioritise the completion of existing projects before… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Vs. World Bank - Who's Telling the Truth On Debt Default and Fisheries Fund Mismanagement?
Liberian Investigator
The Liberian government and the World Bank appear to be at odds after the Bank accused the country of defaulting on debt obligations and mismanaging funds tied to a key fisheries… Read more »
Kenya: Bolt Announces 10 Percent Pay Hike for Drivers Following Concerns
Capital FM
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has increased earnings for drivers by 10 percent to cushion them from rising operational costs. Read more »