January 25
Nigeria: Kwankwasiyya Supporters Visit Kwankwaso in Show of Solidarity
Daily Trust
Supporters of the Kwankwasiyya movement from Nasarawa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State on Sunday paid a solidarity visit to the residence of former Kano State Governor and… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Legislators - Why Tinubu Deserves Another Term [opinion]
Daily Trust
The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) has endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Ex-Nass Members Reject Tinubu's Endorsement
Daily Trust
No fewer than 17 former members of the National Assembly have dissociated themselves from a summit of ex legislators convened to endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's second term… Read more »
Nigeria: Ododo Plans N50bn Sukuk to Fund Kogi Airport, Lokoja Market
Daily Trust
The Kogi State Government has announced plans to raise ₦50 billion through a Sukuk bond to finance the construction of a Kogi State International Airport and the Lokoja… Read more »
Nigeria: Makinde - You Can't Speak Truth to Power Under This Govt
Daily Trust
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state says it has become difficult to speak truth to power under the current administration, contrasting the situation with what he described as a more… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Rep - Kwankwaso Betrayed Atiku in 2019
Daily Trust
Deputy House Minority Leader, Hon. Aliyu Sani Madaki, has taken a swipe at the leader of Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, over his description of January 23,… Read more »
Nigeria: ADC Seeks Postponement of FCT Council Polls Over Ramadan
Daily Trust
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections because it… Read more »
Kenya: Bidco Head Coach Akhulia Fumes At Referee After Loss to Gor Mahia
Capital FM
- Bidco head coach Anthony 'Vieira' Akhulia has accused the centre referee of favouring Gor Mahia in yesterday's Kenya Premier League encounter at the Kasarani Stadium. Read more »
Tanzania: How New Tax System Enhances Compliance
Daily News
Wave of optimism is sweeping across Tanzania as citizens, taxpayers and business stakeholders gear up for the official launch of the Tanzania Revenue Authority's (TRA) Integrated… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Norway Seek Stronger Carbon Trading
Daily News
Tanzania and Norway have agreed to continue strengthening their cooperation in the area of carbon trading, as part of advancing joint efforts on environmental protection and… Read more »
Tanzania: Government Issues Tough Warning to Land Officers
Daily News
THE Minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Dr Leonard Akwilapo, has issued a stern warning to land officers accused of unethical conduct, saying the… Read more »
East Africa: Tanzania's Future Starts At Home, Parents Step Up
Daily News
The future of Tanzania is not shaped solely in parliament, universities, or boardrooms. It begins in the home, in the lives of parents and guardians who teach, guide and nurture… Read more »
East Africa: Tanzania Mourns Legendary Economist, Democrat
Daily News
The late Mr Edwin Mtei, the first Governor of the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) and founding member of Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA), was laid to rest yesterday at his home… Read more »
Kenya: AVLC Hands Siraji Sacco Ksh170m World Bank-Backed Loan to Boost MSME Recovery
Capital FM
AVLC Group on Friday handed over a Ksh.170 million offer letter to Siraji Savings and Credit Co-operative Society Ltd, marking the latest disbursement under a World Bank-backed… Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues Adelabu, NBET Over 'Missing N128 Billion in Power Ministry' [press release]
Premium Times
In the suit, SERAP is arguing that: "Nigerians continue to pay the price for the widespread and grand corruption in the power sector." Read more »
Nigeria: With N212.8bn Assets At Stake, Malami's Aide Says Detention Hampering Ex-AGF's Defence
Premium Times
Mr Malami is in SSS detention over allegations of illegal arms possession, claims which Mr Malami has denied. Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Katsina's Political Heavyweights Quietly Forging Formidable Opposition
Premium Times
On Tuesday, Almustapha Saulawa, former director of protocol to ex-Governor Aminu Masari, defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Urges Nigeria to Produce Locally to Curb Imports
Leadership
The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has urged Nigeria to drastically reduce its reliance on imports and instead harness its large population for productive… Read more »
Nigeria: Local Refineries Low Diesel Production Reinforces Huge Import Receipts
Leadership
Low diesel output by local modular refineries is pushing Nigeria to rely heavily on importation of the products. Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Strengthens Anti-Corruption Efforts in Oil, Gas, Mining Sectors Ahead of Global Transparency Review
Leadership
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to accountability in Nigeria's oil, gas, and mining sectors by… Read more »
Nigeria: Gumel Hails Omidiran's Appointment to Federal Character Commission
Leadership
Engr. Habu Ahmed Gumel, president of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has extended his congratulations to Chief Ayo Omidiran following her appointment as Executive Chairman of… Read more »
Nigeria: We Only Got N20bn of Government's N152bn Payment - Local Contractors
Leadership
Local contractors protesting delayed payments by the federal government have disputed claims by the minister of state for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, that N152 billion was… Read more »
Nigeria: CAF Cl - Rivers United Claim First Point After Stalemate With Power Dynamos
Leadership
Rivers United have finally broken their duck in the group stage of this season's CAF Champions League, securing their inaugural point following a hard-fought 0-0 draw against… Read more »
Nigeria: Elite African Runners Set for Showdown At Access Bank Lagos City Marathon
Leadership
With just 21 days to go, the countdown has begun for Africa's biggest road race. Lagos is once again preparing to host an exhilarating clash of speed, stamina, and national pride… Read more »
Africa: FIFA to Pay First Women's Champions Cup Winner Record $2.3m
Leadership
FIFA will pay $2.3 million in prize money to the club that wins the first Women's Champions Cup at Arsenal's stadium next week, with the governing body hailing it as the highest… Read more »
