June 09
Nigeria: Tinubu to Inaugurate Key FCT Projects As Wike Hails Timely Delivery of Infrastructure
Leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu will personally inaugurate several completed projects across the FCT beginning Tuesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Among Cheapest Data Markets Despite Rising Usage, Says MTN
Leadership
MTN Nigeria has attributed the sharp rise in mobile data consumption across the country to increasing adoption of 5G technology and the growing use of high-resolution smartphones… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Accurate Data to Achieve $1trn Economy,Says Speaker Abbas
Leadership
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen on Monday said for Nigeria to achieve its goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy, every policy decision, budget… Read more »
Africa: Dangote Strengthens Continental Brand Dominance, Tops Africa Rankings Again
Leadership
Dangote Industries Limited has further reinforced its status as one of Africa's most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent's Most Admired African Brand for… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Chief Orders Probe Into Alleged Unlawful Detention in Rivers
Leadership
The commissioner of police in Rivers State, Olugbenga Adepoju, has directed an investigation into allegations of illegal detention by operatives of the command. Read more »
Nigeria: How Bandits Abducted 39 Zamfara Elders During Peace Meeting
Leadership
No fewer than 39 elders of Magamin Diddi village in Magami/Faru ward of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State, were kidnapped during a reconciliation meeting with Jammo, a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Foreign Ministry Concludes Diplomatic Training Program for South Sudanese Officials [opinion]
Reporter
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has completed a five-day diplomatic training program for South Sudanese diplomats, an initiative officials said was aimed at strengthening… Read more »
Nigeria: Group Commends Army, Police Over Borno Rescue Operations, Seeks Release of Abducted Schoolchildren
This Day
The Prayer and Support for the Nigerian Armed Forces and Other Security Agencies has congratulated the Nigerian Army on the rescue of 360 persons reportedly held captive by Boko… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Group Writes Govt, Warns Against Violation of Women, Girls' Rights in Nigeria
This Day
A group of United Nations (UN) human rights experts has expressed concern over what it described as credible reports of killings, abductions, sexual violence, forced conversions,… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Finally Okays Payments to 1,240 Local Contractors
This Day
After a protracted impasse with local contractors over unpaid contractual fees reported to be in excess of N4.7 trillion, the federal government has finally announced the approval… Read more »
Nigeria: Finance Ministry, Contractors Clash Again Over Outstanding Debt
Vanguard
At the backdrop of a resumption of protests by contractors, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has said it approved payments to… Read more »
Nigeria: How High Prices're Degrading Quality of Food Nigerians Eat
Vanguard
*Unsafe food kills 53,000 Nigerians annually, sickens 50m, FG raises alarm Read more »
Nigeria: 3 Dead, 35 Hospitalised As Train Derails in Delta
Vanguard
Tragedy struck at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State on Monday, as three persons are feared dead and 35 others wounded following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA, Nimasa, Others Watch As Tankers Shut Down Mile 2-Apapa Expressway
Vanguard
Motorists and commuters were stranded for hours in traffic, yesterday, following a gridlock caused by an upsurge of tankers along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway that obstructed… Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted Oyo Principal Speaks From Captivity, Begs Nigerians to Secure Their Freedom
Vanguard
*Warns: Don't play politics with our lives Read more »
Kenya: Farmers Demand Better Markets, Affordable Credit At Nairobi Summit
Capital FM
Farmers and policymakers attending the World Farmers' Organisation meeting in Nairobi have called for urgent reforms to improve access to markets, affordable financing and… Read more »
Kenya: Senate, National Assembly Near Deal On Counties' Revenue Sharing
Capital FM
At the heart of the negotiations is Clause 5, a provision designed to shield devolved units from sudden spending cuts when national revenues fall short of projections. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Arrives in Oslo for Talks On Trade, Climate and Investment
Capital FM
President William Ruto has arrived in Oslo, Norway, for an official visit aimed at strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between Kenya and the Kingdom of Norway. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt, Importers Expand Fuel Reserves As Global Prices Surge
New Times
The government and fuel importers are planning major investments in fuel storage facilities as the country seeks to increase its strategic petroleum reserves, amid rising global… Read more »
Rwanda: Cabinet Approves Rwf7,800bn Budget for Next Fiscal Year
New Times
The Cabinet has approved the draft State Finance Law for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, setting the national budget at Rwf7,796.3 billion, representing a 12 per cent increase compared… Read more »
Kenya: Two Killed in Suspected Somalia Militia Attack in Mandera
Capital FM
Two people have been killed and another seriously injured following a suspected cross-border militia attack in Mandera County near the Kenya-Somalia border. Read more »
Kenya: Kilifi Residents Oppose New Taxes During Finance Bill Hearings
Capital FM
Residents of Kilifi County have opposed several tax proposals contained in the Finance Bill 2026, citing concerns over the potential increase in the cost of living and financial… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Active Rig Count Rises 40% M-O-M As Offshore Drilling Activity Rebounds
This Day
Nigeria's oil and gas industry recorded a significant increase in drilling activity in the first quarter of 2026, with the number of active rigs rising by over 40 per cent between… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Resumes Fuel Import Amid Dangote Refinery's Maintenance - Report
This Day
Nigeria has reverted to high volume of petrol importation, with petrol imports surging to their highest level in four months in May, highlighting the country's partial dependence… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Civic Society Organisations Insist On Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 Referendum
New Zimbabwe
A COALITION of civil society organisations has rejected the contentious Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 (CAB3), insisting that the proposed changes be put to a national… Read more »
