October 21
Nigeria: Nerc Announces Date for Public Hearing On Recurring Grid Collapse
Premium Times
There have been over six cases of electricity grid collapse in Nigeria in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Governor Flags Off 209.77km Road Construction Project
Premium Times
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday flagged off a project for the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade of 209.77 kilometres of rural roads in the three… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Targets $200mn in New Financial Technology Investments
New Times
Rwanda's new financial technology (fintech) strategy, recently approved by the Cabinet, is expected to rake in $200 million in investments into the industry by 2029. Read more »
Nigeria: Heartfelt Condolences to the People of Majia*
Daily Trust
Our hearts are heavy with sorrow as we extend our deepest condolences to the people of Majia, Jigawa State, following the tragic tanker explosion that claimed the lives of more… Read more »
Kenya: Mt Elgon Makes Maiden Docking At Kisumu, Boosting Regional Fuel Transport
Business Day Africa
Oil tanker MT Elgon made its maiden call at the port, docking at the Kisumu Oil Jetty in a move set to boost fuel transport across the Great Lakes region. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Says Everyone in Collapsed Kahawa West Building Accounted for
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja now says all those feared to have been trapped in an eight storey residential building that collapsed in Kahawa West area, Nairobi have been… Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Urges Lagos State to Submit Intent Declaration for Ibeju-Lekki Airport As Expression of Firm Intention
This Day
As a first intentional move to show commitment in its plan to build a second airport in Lagos at Ibeju-Lekki, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised the Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Offshore Oil, Gas Production Industry Projected to Hit $47bn By 2031
This Day
The value of Nigeria's offshore oil and gas production market will grow from the $34.18 billion in 2023 to $47.03 billion by 2031, a new market research has found. Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship Not Caused By Tinubu, He Will Leave Lasting Legacy for Nigerians - Akpabio
This Day
*Security experts say economic hardship has weakened family values, fueling cybercrimes Sunday Aborisade in Abuja and Sunday Ehigiator in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Loses $3bn Annually to Imported Ankara Fabrics - Minister
Vanguard
·Stresses need to empower local textile ecosystem Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Ally Rebukes Chamisa for Declining Job Offer to Be Leader of Opposition in Parliament
New Zimbabwe
Former government critic turned Zanu PF sympathiser, Eddie Cross, has blamed Zimbabwe's charismatic politician, Nelson Chamisa, for missing a golden opportunity to catapult his… Read more »
Nigeria: External Reserves Grow $2.92bn in Three Months, Hit $38.9bn
This Day
According to figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria's external reserves grew by $2.92 billion over a three-month period, rising from $36.01 billion by July… Read more »
South Africa: Donkey Carts Stand Idle As Tourism Dies in Cederberg Village
GroundUp
Heuningvlei was devastated by flooding for two consecutive years but the residents are determined to keep their town alive Read more »
Nigeria: Why Student Loans Are Currently Exclusive to Public Institutions - Nelfund
Premium Times
While there have been some challenges with the online application process, NELFUND reassured that the Fund's support staff are available to resolve any issue. Read more »
Liberia: Mineral Sector Working Group Launched
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Mines and Energy, along with stakeholders in the mineral and extractive industries, have launched a Mineral Sector Working Group (MSWG) in the mining sector with… Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace's Heathrow Slot Request Came Late, UK Replies Keyamo
Daily Trust
The United Kingdom has finally responded to the threat by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, to restrict its carriers out of Lagos and… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Urge FG to Secure Telecoms Infrastructure
This Day
Key stakeholders in the telecommunications sector have urged the federal government to take over the security of telecommunications infrastructure, which had now been designated as… Read more »
Nigeria: Emocom, Opentext Proffer Tech Solutions to Boost Productivity
This Day
Emocom Technology and Consulting Limited, in partnership with Opentext, an enterprise software company and Mitsumi Distribution, held a workshop on IT Operations Management (ITOM),… Read more »
Nigeria: Aiico Insurance Expresses Commitment to ESG Adoption
This Day
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Nigeria: Digital Transformation, Culture, Technology and Innovation
This Day
A successful digital transformation rests on a harmonious balance between culture, technology, and innovation, argues TOPE FASORANTI Read more »
Nigeria: Courier, Logistics Can Boost Nigeria's GDP By 60 Percent, Says Clmi Boss
This Day
The Executive Chairman, Courier and Logistics Management Institute (CLMI), Professor Simon Emeje, has said the courier and logistics sub-sector can boost Nigeria's gross domestic… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Financial Inclusion Critical for Stability - RBZ
The Herald
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says financial inclusion is a significant catalyst and essential contributor to financial sector stability and inclusive economic growth. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tigere Reit in Solid Q3 Performance
The Herald
Tigere Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) maintained solid performance during the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong occupancy across its properties. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dams to Anchor Rural Industrialisation
The Herald
Dam construction projects being implemented by the Government countrywide will anchor the rural industrialisation policy in line with Vision 2030, Zimbabwe National Water Authority… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Byo Men Up for Stealing Car
The Herald
TWO Bulawayo men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle in Harare early this month. Read more »
