January 26
Nigeria: Govt Boost South Eastern Economy Through PPP, Signs Enugu Airport Concession - ICRC
Vanguard
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has hailed the signing of the concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, describing it as a… Read more »
Ghana: Prestea Chiefs Appeal to Government to Fix Deplorable Road
Ghanaian Times
Chiefs in Prestea in the Western Region have appealed to the government to urgently repair the Prestea-Bogoso road, describing its condition as deplorable. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Potraz Quashes Online Claims of New Cyber Crimes Law
263Chat
Telecommunications regulator the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has moved to quell growing confusion online dismissing claims that the… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Decries Snail-Speed of Zaria-Sheme Road Project
Premium Times
The project forms part of the dualisation of the Zaria-Funtua-Sokoto road in Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states. Read more »
West Africa: Lagos Hospital Conducts 'West Africa's First' Robotic Gynaecological Surgery
Premium Times
"With robotic surgery, we removed two large tumours. She will go home today and return to work tomorrow." Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Rwanda Formalise KPA Kigali Office to Strengthen Regional Trade
New Times
For more than 12 years, the Port of Mombasa has served the Rwandan market, positioning itself as the region's most modern and efficient gateway for international trade. Read more »
Liberia: Enforcing the Liberianization Act: Time to Kickout Non-Liberians Operating in These Sectors [editorial]
New Dawn
By law, at least 26 businesses are reserved exclusively for Liberians under the Liberianization Act. The Act, originally established in 1976 and expanded in 1998, is a legal… Read more »
Liberia: Electricity Operators Want the Power Theft to Be a Non-Billable Offense
New Dawn
The General Manager of Jungle Energy Power Liberia (JEP), Aliou M. Keita, is calling on the government to make electricity theft a non-bailable offense. Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Raises Suspicion Over Othaya Chaos As Gachagua Claims Assassination Plot
Capital FM
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has suggested that the violence witnessed during a church service attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Othaya may have been… Read more »
Kenya: 'A Government of Criminals' - Maraga Blasts Ruto After Othaya Church Chaos
Capital FM
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called on President William Ruto to issue a public apology to Kenyans -- and specifically to worshippers at Witima ACK Church in Nyeri County… Read more »
Kenya: Police, Prisons to Join Social Health Authority From April 1
Capital FM
The Ministry of Health has announced that the National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service will be compulsorily enrolled into the Social Health Authority (SHA) from… Read more »
Sudan: ICC's Work Vital for Justice in Darfur
HRW
Prosecutor Briefs UN Security Council Amid US Attacks on the Court Read more »
Nigeria: Tamrose's Impact in Reshaping Nigeria's Offshore Logistics Economy
This Day
In recognition of the urgent need to modernise offshore logistics and close operational gaps, several Nigerian oil and gas service companies are investing in modern fleets,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has Moved From Stabilisation to Consolidation - Finance Minister
This Day
Nigeria has moved decisively from stabilisation to consolidation, embedding reforms that support private-sector-led growth, strengthen institutions, and restore confidence in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Oil Giant Is Investing Additional $20bn in Nigeria - Shell CEO
This Day
Global Chief Executive of Shell Plc, Mr Wael Sawan, has explained why the company is planning to invest additional $20 billion in the nation's oil and gas sector, lauding President… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged Coup - Military Hands Over Report to Tinubu
Daily Trust
The military has submitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the report of its investigation into what it tagged "indiscipline and breach of service regulations" by the 16 detained… Read more »
Liberia: Chief Justice Gbeisay Tells Sixty Judicial Retirees to Explore Private Sector
New Dawn
Monrovia, Liberia, January 26, 2026: Liberia's Chief Justice, Yamie QuiQui Gbeisay, has urged about sixty (60) honored and retired employees of the Judiciary to venture into the… Read more »
Nigeria: Makoko Demolition - the Environmental, Human and Economic Costs of Urbanisation
This Day
Makoko, one of Lagos' oldest waterfront settlements, is once again at the centre of a contentious urban renewal drive that has seen homes demolished and families displaced.… Read more »
Nigeria: We Are Rebuilding Nigerian Ports to Global Standards - Dantsoho [interview]
This Day
In This Interview with Ports & Harbours, the official news magazine of the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), the Chief Executive Officer and Managing… Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Sluggish Economic Activity, Banks Deposit N33.05trn With CBN in 16-Days
This Day
Following the slow start to business activities in 2026, which has further raised credit risk temperature, banks deposited an estimated N33.05 trillion with the Central Bank of… Read more »
Nigeria: NMDPRA Satisfied With Operations of Indigenous Energy Firms
This Day
Says midstream needs fresh $50 billion investments Read more »
Nigeria: Half of World's Co2 Emissions Caused By 32 Fossil Fuel Firms - Report
This Day
Africa still producing less than 4% of global pollution Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Governor's Defection Puts Deputy On the Spot
Daily Trust
The resignation of Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) and his expected formal registration with the All Progressives Congress (APC) has… Read more »
Liberia: Govt, EU Boost Liberia Fisheries Sector
New Dawn
Sign €25 Million Financing Agreement Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Stresses Regional Leadership in Public Financial Governance
New Dawn
Monrovia, January 26, 2026: The Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has announced that Liberia's hosting of the 108th Council Meeting of the… Read more »
