April 03
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Delegation Visits Lofa County to Boost Local Textile Industry in Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E Sara Beyslow Nyanti, has opened doors in a social and economic effort to create employment for Liberian youth and women. Read more »
Liberia: Lofa County to Break Ground for Modern Sports Stadium
FrontPageAfrica
Lofa County is set to begin construction of a modern sports stadium as part of its initiative to boost sports development and nurture local talent. Read more »
Uganda: No Glam in Drugs, Substance Abuse, Says Judith Heard Amid Geosteady's Struggles
Nile Post
Geosteady, one of Uganda's most talented RnB artists, has been battling depression arising out of drug addiction Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hails Film Showcasing Uganda's Beauty
Nile Post
President Museveni has presided over the screening of "Hidden Uganda", a documentary by an American journalist, Mr. Peter Greenberg. Read more »
Liberia: Grand Bassa Superintendent Orders Review of Overstayed Pretrial Detainees' Cases
FrontPageAfrica
Grand Bassa County Superintendent Karyou Johnson has directed County Attorney Paul Jarvan to review the cases of pretrial detainees who have exceeded the legal time limits for… Read more »
Libya: President Kais Saied Exchanges Eid Al-Fitr Greetings With Head of Libya's National Unity Government
Tunis Afrique Presse
A phone call took place Wednesday between President Kais Saied and Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, Head of Libya's Government of National Unity, during which they exchanged Eid al-Fitr… Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Ahmadu Kida, NNPC's New Board Chairman
Premium Times
The president also approved Bayo Ojulari as the new GCEO of the NNPC and Ahmadu Kida as non-executive chairman. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Oriyano and Winky D to Serenade Gwanda, Beitbridge
The Herald
Matabeleland South will become an entertainment hotspot this weekend as fast-rising musician Oriyano and top dancehall artist Winky D headline performances in Gwanda and… Read more »
Kenya: Precision or Spin? Evaluating Kenyan President Ruto's Mid-Term Economic Scorecard
Africa Check
Precision or spin? Evaluating Kenyan president Ruto's mid-term economic scorecard Read more »
Nigeria: Many Injured As Lagferry Catches Fire in Lagos
Vanguard
Tragedy struck in Lagos on Thursday morning when a LAGFERRY vessel carrying passengers suddenly burst into flames at the Ipakodo Ferry Terminal in Ikorodu, leaving several people… Read more »
Nigeria: Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs On Nigeria, Other Countries
Premium Times
President Trump introduced two types of tariffs. The first tariff imposes a 10 per cent flat tax on every import entering the US. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Motorists, Commuters Lament Hellish Traffic Gridlock
Leadership
Lagos residents were on Wednesday trapped and left stranded on the road as a result of traffic said to have been induced by the construction process in the Lagos Island axis of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo's $700m Cameroon Investment Sparks Concerns Over Nigeria's Business Climate
Leadership
Stakeholders have raised concerns over the investment climate in Nigeria following plans by the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo to invest $700 million (approximately N1.75… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt, Unido Sign $174m Agreement On Programme for Country Partnership
Leadership
The Nigerian government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has signed a programme for country partnership agreement amounting to $174,585,000m for… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Will Re-Elect Tinubu, Idris in 2027 - DG Nama
Leadership
The managing director of the National Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr Ahmed Umar Farouk, has declared that the people of Kebbi State will vote for President Bola Tinubu and… Read more »
Nigeria: Abdulrazaq Celebrates As Aviation College Graduates 19 Military, Civilian Pilots
Leadership
Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has emphasised the role of discipline and teamwork in success stories as the International Aviation College Ilorin graduated 19 student… Read more »
Nigeria: Arik Air Airlifts 2.2m Passengers, Operates 10,699 Flights in 2024 - NCAA
Leadership
Arik Air has airlifted 2,239,176 passengers between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, a report sourced from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Jails Man 3 Months for Non-Declaration of $30,000 in Possession At Airport
Leadership
Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, convicted and sentenced Okunfulure Olusola Steve to three-month… Read more »
Nigeria: Arik Air Airlifts 2.2m Passengers in 2024 - NCAA Report
Vanguard
Arik Air in 2024, airlifted 2,239,176 passengers between January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, a report sourced from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has stated. Read more »
Nigeria: JP Morgan Plans Entry Into Nigeria, to Acquire Merchant Bank Licence
This Day
JP Morgan is set to expand its footprint in Nigeria by converting its Lagos representative office into a fully operational business branch. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Departs Abuja for Two-Week Working Visit to France
This Day
President Bola Tinubu yesterday departed the nation's capital, Abuja for Paris, France, on a two-week working visit. Read more »
Kenya: Sakaja Extends Nairobi Land Rates Deadline to April 15, 2025, Vows Action Against Defaulters
Capital FM
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has extended the deadline for land rates payments to April 15, 2025, giving property owners more time to comply without incurring penalties. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Ready to Host UN's Food Systems Summit
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is putting the final touches on its preparations to host the upcoming second United Nations Food Systems Summit +4 (UNFSS+4) in July, as confirmed by the Ministry of… Read more »
Kenya: KK Security Rebrands to GardaWorld Security Following Acquisition
Capital FM
KK Security has officially rebranded to GardaWorld Security, following its acquisition last year by Canadian businessman and CEO Stephan Crétier. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Horticulture Program Boosts Global Market Access, Climate Resilience
Capital FM
The Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development (COLEAD) has intensified its efforts to enhance Kenya's horticultural exports through a stakeholder workshop in… Read more »
