January 14
Nigeria: Kebbi Fires Back At Muric Over N10bn Hajj Loan
Leadership
The Kebbi State Government has countered claims by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) regarding a N10 billion Hajj intervention, stating that the fund was a short-term loan that has… Read more »
Nigeria: Urhobo Nation Warns Federal Govt, IOCs Over 'Deliberate Exclusion'
Leadership
The Urhobo Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta has warned the federal government and oil companies that it would no longer accept "deliberate, systematic and oppressive… Read more »
Nigeria: Aviation Industry and New Tax Regime
This Day
There should be measures to lighten the burden in the sector Read more »
Nigeria: Insurance Firm Takes Financial Education to Lagos Markets
This Day
Insurance giant, SanlamAllianz, has launched a financial education campaign at Lagos markets. Read more »
Nigeria: Tranter It Sets Standard for Business Process Outsourcing Delivery in Nigeria
This Day
With over 22 years of enterprise technology delivery in Nigeria, Tranter IT has formalised its position as the country's most experienced Business Process Outsourcing delivery… Read more »
Nigeria: Leadway Assurance Commences Verification Exercise for African Alliance
This Day
Leadway Assurance Company Limited, said it has officially commenced a comprehensive verification exercise for all African Alliance Annuitants following the successful takeover of… Read more »
Nigeria: Money Supply - Currency Outside Banks Remain Dominant, Now 93.34 Percent of CIC
This Day
Currency outside the banking (COB) system remained dominant in Nigeria's money supply profile accounting for 93.34 per cent of total currency in circulation (CIC) as at November… Read more »
Nigeria: Manufacturers Target 10.2 Percent Contribution to GDP in 2026
This Day
After booking a fragile growth and declining contribution to the country's economic growth, Nigerian manufacturers are optimistic that the sector's contribution to Gross Domestic… Read more »
Nigeria: Growing Insurance Via Niira Implementation
This Day
NIIRA 2025, Nigeria's new insurance legislation commences fully this year. Ebere Nwoji posits that implementation of the law will address the challenge of slow growth and… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Intercepts Smuggled Goods Worth N1.2 Billion in Kwara
This Day
The Nigeria Customs Service(NCS), Kwara Area Command, yesterday said it intercepted and seized contraband with a duty paid value of N1.2 billion within this period of the year. Read more »
Nigeria: Ngx Market Cap Crosses N106trn As Stock Market Sustains Positive Momentum
This Day
The Nigerian stock market yesterday closed on a stronger note, extending its positive momentum for the seventh trading activities in 2026, with its market capitalisation crossing… Read more »
Nigeria: Bala Mohammed, Terrorism and the Lessons of History
This Day
Emma AGU reckons that the Bauchi State governor is being criminalised by political opposition Read more »
Nigeria: Fortune Favours the Brave
This Day
Heirs Energies, the investment vehicle of Tony Elumelu, acquires controlling stake in Seplat Energy, writes Dan AIBANGBE Read more »
Morocco/Nigeria: Eagles Defiant, Confident As They Battle Hosts Morocco for Final Ticket
This Day
*Gusau quashes fears of manipulative officiating in today's semifinal in Rabat Read more »
Nigeria: Pamodzi Warns Over Ambush Marketing of MTN Nigeria Super Eagles Sponsorship Rights
This Day
Pamodzi Sports Marketing Company, the marketing partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has singled out Airtel Nigeria, to stop ambushing the sponsorship rights that… Read more »
Africa: AFCON 2025 Semifinals Live On Supersport
This Day
The Super Eagles will seek to play in their second Africa Cup of Nations final in as many editions when they play hosts, Morocco, in Rabat tonight. The match will kick off at 9:00… Read more »
South Africa: Two Months On, New Free State Clinic Still Understaffed
Health-e
Two months after it was opened for public use, the Borwa Clinic in Tweespruit, Free State, has yet to hire additional staff. The new, bigger facility still relies on the same… Read more »
January 13
Uganda: Journalists Assaulted, Internet Shutdown Ahead of Uganda Elections
CPJ
Ugandan journalist Ssematimba Bwegiire lost consciousness immediately after a security officer electrocuted him with a stun gun and pepper-sprayed him in the mouth. But he did not… Read more »
Nigeria: US Delivers Military Supplies to Nigeria Amid Intensified Operations Against Terror Groups
Premium Times
The mission disclosed this in an X post on Tuesday. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Goes to the Polls Amid Promises of Economic Development and Accusations of Repression
Agenzia Fides
Uganda is preparing to hold presidential elections on January 15. As in other countries on the continent, the Ugandan election is marked by the confrontation between a president… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: More Than 30,000 Displaced People, With Nothing, On the Border With the Democratic Republic of Congo
Agenzia Fides
The humanitarian situation in the Zémio area of the Central African Republic has reached alarming proportions. According to Msgr. Aurelio Gazzera, Coadjutor Bishop of… Read more »
Kenya: Worsening Drought Kills Over 70 Livestock in Mandera Amid Calls for Aid
Capital FM
A worsening drought situation in Mandera County is devastating communities, with Kenya Red Cross reporting the death of over 70 livestock in Chabii Barr, Rhamu Sub-County,… Read more »
Somalia: China Reaffirms Support for Somali Unity As Foreign Ministers Bolster Strategic Ties
Shabelle
China has declared its "unwavering support" for Somalia's territorial integrity, describing Somaliland as an inseparable part of the country, following a high-level diplomatic call… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Parties Decry Alleged Crackdown On Dissent
Vanguard
AS the 2027 general election draws closer, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, have raised… Read more »
South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Rolls Out Controversial Circumcision Device
GroundUp
The safety and track record of the CircumQ devices has been questioned Read more »
