June 10
Nigeria: The Coming Chaos in the Banking Industry
Daily Trust
The hammer wielded by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) that suddenly fell on Heritage Bank is, from my perspective, a forerunner to the coming chaos in the banking industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Coleman Targets Supply of Cables to 50 Percent of African Countries
Daily Trust
Coleman Wires and Cables Limited, the largest manufacturer of wires and cables in West Africa, has said that its target is to make Nigeria the biggest supplier of wires and cables… Read more »
Nigeria: South-East Among Highest in Human Trafficking - Naptip
Vanguard
Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, Director General (DG) of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), says the Southeast ranks among the regions with the… Read more »
Kenya: SGR Passenger Traffic Down 11 Percent On High Charges
Capital FM
The number of Kenyans using the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) fell by 11.01 percent to 531,673 in the three months to March this year compared to a similar period last year, coming… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Court Affirms 25 Pro-Wike Lawmakers As PDP Members
Vanguard
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has declared that the 25 members of Rivers State House of Assembly led by Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule are still members of Peoples… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Developers Call for Stakeholders' Meeting After Ruto Order On Building Heights
Capital FM
The Property Developer's Welfare Society of Nairobi is calling for a stakeholders' meeting with both county and national government to avoid misinterpretation or confusion of laws… Read more »
Ghana: Supreme Court Adjourns Counter Suit Seeking to Stop Impeachment of EC Chair
Accra Times
The Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 5, 2024, adjourned indefinitely, a counter-suit seeking to stop the dismissal of the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jane Mensa and her two… Read more »
Ghana: Mahama Promises Incentive for Teachers Posted to Rural Areas
Accra Times
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is proposing a 20% incentive for teachers who agree to serve in rural areas. Read more »
Ghana: Ambulance Saga - Martin Kpebu Slams Judge Asare-Botwe, Calls Her Verdict 'Rushed'
Accra Times
Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu says the decision to dismiss the mistrial application by Ato Forson was rushed and contravened the natural law of justice. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Dismisses Ex-NSA Dasuki's Judgment Enforcement Suit Against Nigerian Govt
Premium Times
ECOWAS Court had in the judgement declared Mr Dasuki's arrest and detention by the Nigerian government unlawful and a violation of his rights. Read more »
Gambia: Trucks of Cement At Border Released Amid Looming Cement Scarcity
Foroyaa
The Cement Importers and Traders Association (CITA) say government decided to release over three-hundred truck loads of cement at the Farafenni border. This follows government's… Read more »
Gambia: Inferno Ravages Apartment in Wuli Sutukoba
Foroyaa
A fire incident ravaged an apartment belonging to one Karamo (Mutu) Jabai, in the Wuli East village of Sutukoba, in the Upper River Region, during the evening of Thursday, 6 June… Read more »
Malawi: DPP Accused of Ignoring Its Campaigner, Hope Chisanu, in Death - Namalomba Says Blame Mbc for His Unfair Dismissal
Nyasa Times
Some Malawians are accusing the former governing Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for allegedly betraying the spirit of the fallen radio personality and apparently the party's… Read more »
Malawi: National Advocacy Platform Calls Upon Chakwera to Expedite Appointment of MEC Commissioners
Nyasa Times
National Advocacy Platform (NAP) - a network of civil society organizations advancing good governance, transparency and accountability in Malawi - has asked President Dr. Lazarus… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Hassan Sheikh Arrives in Norway for Oslo Forum 2024
Shabelle
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Oslo, Norway on Sunday night for a three-day working visit. Read more »
Kenya: 100 Illegal Chemists Closed in Rift Valley
Capital FM
100 pharmacists in the Rift Valley Region have been shut down following the prevalence of illegal pharmaceutical activities in the region. Read more »
Kenya: Over 200 Gikomba Traders Whose Structures Were Demolished Want President Ruto's Intervention
Capital FM
Over 200 traders from Gikomba have now appealed to president William Ruto personally intervene and have their premises restored. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Aspiring Zanu-PF Chirumanzu MP Off the Hook
263Chat
Former Aspiring Zanu PF Chirumanzu MP Regis Maburutse is off the hook after the State declined to prosecute him in a matter he is alleged to have connived with Prolific Auctions to… Read more »
Nigeria: Mimimum Wage - Some Governors Throwing Spanner in the Works - Organised Labour
Vanguard
The Organized Labour has accused some governors of 'throwing spanner in the works' over an agreement on a new minimum wage. Read more »
West Africa: Judgment Enforcement - Ecowas Court Dismisses Dasuki's Suit Against Govt
Vanguard
The ECOWAS Court has dismissed an application filed by former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuk., praying the court to compel Nigeria to enforce its judgment… Read more »
Nigeria: Refinery - Learn From Mistakes in N-Delta, Bode George Tells Dangote
Vanguard
....Advocates shareholding for host communities Read more »
Ghana: Green Ghana Project - 42 Million Tree Seedlings Planted
GhanaToday
The government intends to plant some 10 million trees this year under its ambitious Green Ghana Project, bringing the total of trees planted to 52 million since the implementation… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto, Gachagua Score D in Infotrak Performance Rating
Capital FM
President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua have scored a D grade in their performance, according to a recent survey by Infotrak. Read more »
Tanzania: Women Creating Wealth Honours Tanzania's Emerging Entrepreneurs At Graduation Event
Graça Machel Trust
After 10 months of dedicating time and energy to learn, challenge themselves, try business solutions they never had before, 34 women entrepreneurs met to celebrate and be… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Denies Receiving Official Communication On Troop Withdrawal From Somalia
Shabelle
In a recent development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia has denied receiving any official communication from the Somali government regarding the withdrawal of… Read more »