June 10
Nigeria: Firm Raises N7.30bn Via Commercial Papers to Strengthen Logistics Sector
Leadership
FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has approved the quotation of SKLD Integrated Services Limited's N7.30 billion Commercial Papers (CPs) on its platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Ministry Addresses Performance Gaps, Seeks End to Policy-to-Delivery Divide
Leadership
The Ministry of Petroleum said on Wednesday it is taking targeted steps to close persistent gaps between policy and implementation across Nigeria's oil and gas sector to turn… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Robust Stablecoin Framework to Safeguard Economy - IMF
Leadership
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigerian authorities to strengthen regulation around stablecoins and other crypto assets, warning that their expanding use could… Read more »
Nigeria: No Dividend Yet, Access Holdings Cites Regulatory Alignment, Assures Shareholders On Future Payouts
Leadership
Access Holdings Plc has clarified that non-payment of dividend was driven by regulatory alignment and compliance considerations within its banking subsidiary, not diminished… Read more »
Nigeria: Blessing CEO Speaks Out Amid Fraud Allegations and EFCC Case Discussions
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Blessing CEO, whose real name is Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, has reacted after being remanded at Kirikiri Correctional Centre over fraud charges filed by the Economic and Financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Rapper Illbliss Opens Up On Eight-Year Wait for Fatherhood
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Nigerian rapper and businessman Tobechukwu Melvin Ejiofor, popularly known as Illbliss, has opened up about his deeply personal journey to fatherhood, revealing that he and his… Read more »
Nigeria: Bnxn Says Lagos Is More Expensive Than Los Angeles, Explains Us Relocation
Leadership
Nigerian singer Daniel Benson, popularly known as BNXN, has shed light on his decision to relocate to the United States, citing the high cost of living in Lagos as a major factor. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Call of My Life' Hits N498 Million, Becomes Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film of 2026
Leadership
Nollywood romance drama Call of My Life has crossed N498 million at the West African box office, cementing its place among the Top 10 highest-grossing Nollywood releases of all… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Make Last-Minute Rule, Block Ugochinyere, Others From House Minority Leadership Position
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Imo lawmaker to speak Thursday Read more »
Nigeria: Minority Leadership Tussle - New Reps Rule Excludes Ikenga, Other First Timers
Leadership
The House of Representatives on Wednesday amended its Standing Orders amid an ongoing leadership dispute over the emergence of a new Minority Leader. Read more »
Nigeria: NPF Pensions Unveils Self-Service Platform to End Pension Information Delays
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NPF Pensions Limited has launched a WhatsApp-based self-service platform aimed at giving police officers real-time access to their pension information and reducing delays… Read more »
Uganda: Kamwenge Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures in Schools, Public Places
Nile Post
Public places in Kamwenge Town Council, Kamwenge District, have intensified the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other health guidelines issued by the… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda's Tradition of Integration Should End Ethnic Prejudice [opinion]
Nile Post
There are always opportunities for societies to reflect on who they are, what they value, and what they reject. One concern that remains evident, however, is that some individuals… Read more »
Uganda: Youth Leaders Push for Increased Funding Ahead of 2026/27 Budget Reading
Nile Post
As Uganda prepares for the reading of the 2026/27 national budget tomorrow, youth leaders have called on government to increase funding for programmes aimed at empowering young… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Amina Mukalazi Pledges to Strengthen Uganda's Investment Climate
Nile Post
The Minister of State for Privatization and Investment, Hajjat Amina Mukalazi, has pledged to strengthen Uganda's investment climate by working closely with investors, government… Read more »
Uganda: Alupo Says Missing Amuria MP Etilu Will Return This Week
Nile Post
Vice President Jessica Alupo has assured Parliament that Amuria District Woman MP Margaret Etilu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, will be released… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo to Clear Shs4bn Gratuity Backlog By June 30
Nile Post
More than 145 claimants in Ntungamo District are set to receive long-delayed gratuity and pension payments after government released Shs4 billion in supplementary funding to clear… Read more »
Uganda: Kazo District Boss Warns Health Workers Against Absenteeism
Nile Post
The Kazo District Chairperson, Rev Samuel Mugisha Katugunda, has warned health workers against absenteeism, saying the habit undermines the delivery of quality healthcare services… Read more »
Uganda: Katumba Wamala Tips Successors On Integrity At Ministry Handover
Nile Post
Former Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has urged the incoming leadership at the ministry to uphold integrity and avoid mismanagement of public… Read more »
Uganda: Fronasa Liberation War Hero and Presidential Advisor Apollo Mabaati Dies At 71
Nile Post
Prominent Ugandan military veteran and liberation war hero Apollo Mabaati has died at Nakasero Hospital after a long battle with cancer, family sources and government officials… Read more »
Uganda: Gomba Residents Demand Ambulance, Ask Museveni to Spare One From Convoy
Nile Post
Residents of Gomba District have expressed growing frustration over what they describe as continued neglect of the area's healthcare system, accusing both local and national… Read more »
South Africa: UCT Children's Institute and Home Affairs Clash in Court Over Late Birth Registration Backlog
Daily Maverick
In a pivotal court case, the UCT Children's Institute challenges Home Affairs over delays in late birth registrations, asserting that undocumented children face severe rights… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Life Insurers See Claims Surge As Illness Hits Working Incomes
Daily Maverick
South Africans are not only dying. They are surviving cancer, strokes, disability, mental health conditions and long-term impairment, and the financial cost of living through these… Read more »
South Africa: The Airline Industry Is Advocating Tax Cuts to Support Connections
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick was a guest of the International Air Transport Association at the annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro this past weekend, and proceedings quickly turned to calls… Read more »
South Africa: Did US Aid Cuts Break the Things We Need Most for the Lenacapavir Roll-Out?
Daily Maverick
South Africa launched the most promising new HIV prevention tool in years. Spotlight asks whether we can successfully deliver lenacapavir without the trusted pathways decimated by… Read more »
