June 27
Nigeria: We're Only Platform That Can Fetch Obi Victory in 2027 - Labour Party
Daily Trust
Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in 2023 election, cannot emerge victorious in 2027 if he contests outside the party, National Vice Chairman, Ayo Olorunfemi, has… Read more »
Ghana: UG Lecturer and Students Implicated in Gh¢106,800 Fraud
Accra Times
The investigation revealed that 32 students were deceived by the scheme, and upon contacting them, they confirmed that Appiah and Ansong had demanded and received payments ranging… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Caves in to Protesters, Rejects Finance Bill
Premium Times
The president now says the bill caused "widespread dissatisfaction" and he has listened and "conceded." Read more »
Ethiopia: PMO Advises Public to Be Cautious of Fake Content Pertaining to MOU With Somaliland
ENA
The Office of the Prime Minister advised the public to be cautious of fake content that is currently circulating online pertaining to an MOU with Somaliland. Read more »
Ethiopia: Expert Insists On Home-Grown Approach to Nat'l Dialogue
Ethiopian Herald
Traditional Ethiopian institutions should play a vital role in fostering the National Dialogue and taking ownership of the reconciliation process, an expert familiar with the issue… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Apply Blended Learning Approach in Tvet
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is finalizing preparations to apply a blended learning approach in TVET institutions by combining conventional learning with online education shortly, the Ministry of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Oslo Forum Recognizes Ethiopia's Green Legacy Success
Ethiopian Herald
The Oslo Tropical Forest Forum which is currently being held in Norway acknowledged the success that has been registered by the Ethiopian Green Legacy Program. Read more »
Tanzania: Ministries to Divulge Budget Implementation Plans
Daily News
MINISTER for Information, Communication and Information Technology, Mr Nape Nnauye has assured Tanzanians and public institutions that they will get an opportunity to listen to and… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Suspected Fake Military Officers
Premium Times
EFCC says one the multiple victims of the alleged fraudulent activities of the suspects claimed a loss of N21 million. Read more »
Nigeria: We' Won't Gag the Nigerian Media - Nigerian Govt
Premium Times
"The Tinubu's administration is therefore, dedicated to creating an environment where journalists can work freely, without intimidation, and with the assurance that their rights… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Feared Killed As Gunmen Attack Police Facility in Ebonyi, Raze Vehicles
Premium Times
The gunmen were said to have invaded the police facility at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: No Child Should Be Denied Access to Education - Labour Minister
Leadership
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has stressed the need to ensure every child has access to education in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Laud New CBN Policy On Diaspora Remittances, Urge Close Monitoring of IMTOs
Leadership
Economic experts have commended the Central Bank of Nigeria on its latest decision to allow eligible International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to sell foreign exchange… Read more »
Nigeria: After High Profile Visits, Atiku Travels to Europe
Leadership
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, has embarked on a business trip to Europe days after visiting former… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Cut Short Recess Over National, Constitutional Issues
Leadership
The Senate has cut-short its recess to attend to national and constitutional issues, the spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, has said. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Geological Society Partners Nigeria for Career Development Webinar
Leadership
Geological Society of America (GSA) is collaborating with the Geological Society of Nigeria to convene a Career Development Webinar for geologists. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Launch of Two World Bank Economic Reports [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today launched (i) the Burkina Faso Economic Update and (ii) the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM). Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Should Improve Public Spending On Health for a More Productive Population [press release]
World Bank
Economic activity in Uganda has remained resilient despite multiple successive shocks, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 5.3% in FY22/23 to an estimated 6%… Read more »
Kenya: High Court to Rule On Petition Against KDF Deployment At 3pm
Capital FM
The High Court will at 3pm deliver a ruling on whether to suspend the deployment of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) as part of reinforcement plans to neutralize chaotic scenes… Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Advising Peter Obi to Leave LP, Party Officer Cautions Supporters
Premium Times
Many members of Peter Obi's support base, popularly called the 'Obidients', have recently called on him to leave the LP amid a leadership crisis rocking the party. Read more »
Nigeria: Renowned Nigerian Documentary Photographer, Filmmaker Tam Fiofori Is Dead
Premium Times
Tam Fiofori, a writer, critic, and media consultant, died on Tuesday at 82. Read more »
Nigeria: MPC Committed to Aggressively Tackling Inflation - Cardoso
Premium Times
Mr Cardoso also said the CBN is "relatively pleased" with the progress it has made in stabilising the naira Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigerian Govt, Citizens Should Do to Prevent Chemical Explosions - Experts
Premium Times
Nigeria has witnessed a series of devastating chemical explosions, which, experts say, can be curbed through responsible use of chemicals and firm regulatory and enforcement… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Discontinues Price Verification System for Form 'M' Applications
Premium Times
Form M is required for all importers bringing goods into Nigeria with foreign currency. Read more »
Tanzania: Alarming Increase of Divorce, Death Rates Shock Minister Chana
Daily News
MINISTER for Constitution and Legal Affairs, Ambassador Dr Pindi Chana said on Wednesday that she was planning to meet her counterparts George Simbachawene, Minister of State in… Read more »