April 23
Nigeria: Junior Pope - Fufeyin Gifts Survivor of Boat Accident N2m
Vanguard
ThankGod Ikoma, a survivor of the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of Nollywood actor, Junior Pope, Engr Precious Ofurum, and others has received a life-changing… Read more »
Nigeria: Tin-Can Customs Surpasses Q1'24 Revenue Target By 139 Percent
Vanguard
The Tin-can Island Port Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, said it has surpassed its first quarter revenue target for 2024 (Q1'24) by 139 per cent with a total collection… Read more »
Nigeria: Kenyan Police Arrest Binance Chief Who Fled Nigeria
Vanguard
Police authorities in Kenya have arrested Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance, who fled Nigeria some weeks ago. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Prize for Literature - Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence
Vanguard
The narrative of the Nigeria Prize for Literature which marks 2 decades since inception in 2004, has been that of excellence. Read more »
Nigeria: IGP Kicks As Ex-Presidents, Others Back State Police
Vanguard
The polity was divided, yesterday, over the clamour for state police in Nigeria as leaders brainstormed at a one-day national dialogue on state policing organised by the House of… Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Investment in Stock Market Rises 168 Percent to N118.92bn
Vanguard
Foreign portfolio investment, FPI, into the stock market rose by 167.8 percent, Year-on-Year (YoY), to N118.92 billion in February 2024 from N44.52 billion in the corresponding… Read more »
Nigeria: Akeem's Metalphysics Alliance Captures Scriptural Analogy
Vanguard
With a new awakening for the Nigerian sculpture scene, artist Muraina Akeem is boosting the current energies with three themes loaded in one exhibition. Read more »
Nigeria: Low Investments, Non-Channelisation Hamper Water Transport - Oyetola
Vanguard
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has said that low investments, non-channelisation and dredging of navigable waterways have over the years hindered… Read more »
Nigeria: Police, Ogun Govt On Trail of Killers of Babcock Varsity Lecturer
Vanguard
A lecturer with Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, Professor Yinka Olowojobi, has been shot dead at a relaxation centre in Iperu. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Discharges Ex-Nimasa DG, Akpobolokemi, Over N8.5bn Fraud
Vanguard
A Lagos Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, yesterday, discharged and acquitted former Director-General of Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Patrick… Read more »
Nigeria: N200bn Intervention Fund - FG Begins Disbursement to Msmes, Manufacturers
Vanguard
The Federal Government said it will soon commence the loan disbursement process for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and manufacturing sectors under the Presidential N200… Read more »
Nigeria: The Essence of Copyright Day
This Day
There is need to strengthen enabling laws to fight the scourge of piracy Read more »
East Africa: Seychelles' National IP Strategy Under Development, Says Trade Official
Seychelles News Agency
A national strategy for intellectual property (IP) is currently being developed for Seychelles and once completed it is expected to guide all application of the law and policies… Read more »
Uganda: Equity Bank Admits 110 Students to Its Leaders Programme
Nile Post
Equity Bank Uganda has selected 110 high-performing students from the 2023 Uganda National Examination Advance Certificate of Education for its Equity Leaders program. Read more »
Uganda: Planet Vs Plastics - Next Media Still Spearheading Fight Against Single-Use Plastics
Nile Post
World Earth Day which, is celebrated every year on April, 22 has grown into a global movement for environmental conservation and sustainability. Read more »
Uganda: What Is At Stake When Nature Is Not Saved
Nile Post
Environmental conservation ensures the sustainability of ecosystems, helps preserve biodiversity, maintains the balance of natural resources, mitigates climate change, and protects… Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda Celebrates World Earth Day
Nile Post
In a bid to champion sustainable environmental conservation, Sheraton hotel and partners have embarked on a tree planting campaign as part of the initiative to drive the path of… Read more »
Uganda: Ignite - Lighting Up Minds With the Live More Foundation
Nile Post
Last Saturday's Ignite event, organized by the Live More Foundation with Next Kulture as one of the sponsors, stands as a testament to the transformative power of community and… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Decides On Tenure Case Wednesday
New Dawn
The Court's decision is crucial in addressing disputes surrounding the current administration's attempt to appoint new officials in tenure positions amidst claims that some… Read more »
Liberia: Police Brutality Leads to Death - Family demands justice
New Dawn
Police brutality leaves one dead in 72nd Community. Read more »
Liberia: St. Joseph's Catholic Hospital Accused
New Dawn
-Family alleges negligence resulting to death Read more »
Zimbabwe: Company Loses U.S.$120 000 to Robbers
The Herald
Armed robbers raided a local company on Sunday night before stealing over US$120 000 cash, amid suspicions that most of these robberies involve insiders. Read more »
Namibia: Junior Sables Eye Namibia Scalp
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Under-20 rugby team will be aiming to continue with their fine run in defence of the Barthes Cup when they face Namibia Under -20 at Harare Sports Club tomorrow. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Obituary - Brigadier General Vezha, a Distinguished Military Officer
The Herald
Brigadier General Shadreck Vezha, who died in an accident on Tuesday last week, was born on August 10, 1961, in Chivi District Masvingo Province. He did his primary education at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chaos Rocks Premier Netball League
The Herald
Despite setting up a new Premier Netball League executive, some of the leagues' teams maintain that they will still not participate in this season's campaign if pending issues are… Read more »