June 03
Nigeria: Adedeji's Principles of Taxation As a Pathway to Nigeria's Economic Growth [analysis]
Vanguard
SINCE the assumption of Zacch Adedeji to office as the Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, I have followed keenly his enunciation of his principles of taxation,… Read more »
Gambia: Breaking the Silence - Binti Celebrates Menstrual Health Day in Gambia
The Point
Binti Period Gambia recently joined the global community in celebrating Menstrual Health Day. The theme for this year's celebration was "Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld." Read more »
Gambia: UNFPA Country Rep Urges Gambia to Refuse FGM/C
The Point
Ndey Rose Sarr, UNFPA country representative to The Gambia, has said that Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting is a harmful and a human rights violation. She added that it is also a… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Consoles Former Pres. Sirleaf
New Dawn
Seoul, South Korea: President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., has extended his condolences to Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the loss of her Son, former Deputy Governor of the… Read more »
Ghana: Minority MPs Vow to Block Controversial 5G License Deal
Accra Times
Minority in Parliament, led by Ato-Forson has vowed to prevent the 5G license recently awarded to New Gen Infraco Read more »
Ghana: Strange Occurrence! No Forex Rates Posted On Website of Forex Bureaux Association
Accra Times
Over the past two months, the dollar has surged significantly, selling at over 16 cedis at the forex bureaux. On the interbank market on Monday, June 3, the US dollar opened… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Quest for Reform of the UN Security Council Is a Challenging Diplomatic Dance [analysis]
Daily Maverick
African countries comprise 25% of the UN General Assembly, and five of the current 11 peacekeeping operations worldwide are in Africa. The sheer size of Africa's population is… Read more »
Angola: UN Projects Empower Refugees in Angola
UN News
In the lush fields of Angola's northeastern Lunda Norte province, a transformative project initiated by the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) and the World Food Programme (WFP) is not only… Read more »
Kenya: Win for Teachers As TSC Gets Funds for Pay Deal, Job Terms Change
Business Day Africa
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has been allocated Sh13 billion in the financial year starting July to implement the second phase of the 2021-2025 collective bargaining… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Nigerian Govt Urges NLC, TUC to Halt Strike, Continue Negotiation
Premium Times
Information minister says the tripartite committee which has been meeting on the matter is prepared to establish a realistic minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Read more »
Sudan: Saudi Arabia, Sudan Discuss Ways to Overcome the Difficulties Facing the Citizens of Both Countries
SNA
The Acting Secretary-General of the Secretariat of Sudanese Working Abroad (SSWA), Dr. Abdul-Rahman Sayidahmed, met with the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers' Unions Strike Over Minimum Wage Review
VOA
Nigerian workers' unions launched a nationwide strike protesting the failure to implement a new minimum wage to help workers cope with the high cost of living amid economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Some States Yet to Pay N30,000, N494,000 Impossible - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government said the Organized Labour's demand for ₦494,000 as minimum wage is impossible because some states are yet to pay the ₦30,000. Read more »
Nigeria: Unilorin Expels 100-Level Student for Allegedly Demanding Ransom On Missing Student
This Day
The authorities of the University of Ilorin in Kwara State have expelled a 100-level student of the institution, Olanrewaju AbdulKadir, for allegedly demanding ransom from the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Leaders Can Achieve More When They Shelve Partisan Politics, Personal Interest - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has said the completion of critical infrastructure projects across the country by his administration is a clear example of what Nigeria is capable of… Read more »
Nigeria: Attempt to Intimidate Us Will Worsen, Prolong Strike - Labour Warns
Vanguard
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has reacted to reports that soldiers had surrounded the venue of its meeting with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SFG, George… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigerians Should Embrace Use of Bicycle As Means of Transportation - FRSC Official
Premium Times
The FRSC sector commander made the call for the use of bicycles as a means of transportation in commemoration of this year's World Bicycle Day. Read more »
Nigeria: Flashback - 41-Year-Old News Headline Shows How History Is Repeated in Kano Emirate Crisis
Premium Times
A news report by the defunct New Nigerian Newspaper, of 21 October 1983, recently posted on Facebook by a journalist, Jaafar Jaafar, highlights how history is being repeated in… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to Enhance Living Condition of Nigerians
Premium Times
President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja reaffirmed his administration's dedication to enhancing the quality of lives for all Nigerians. Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Against Use of Sniper, Other Chemicals for Food Preservation
Premium Times
The NAFDAC DG noted that there are safer means of preserving food items, such as bio-pesticides. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Hisbah Arrests Controversial Musician for Reciting Quran 'Incorrectly'
Premium Times
He was arrested at his Kano residence. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Strike Paralyses Activities in Bauchi, Borno, Yobe
Premium Times
Government offices, schools and banks were closed in compliance with the industrial action. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Disrupts Exams At Ondo Health School, Students Kick
Premium Times
The Chairperson of the Ondo State NLC, Victor Amoko, confirmed the total compliance with the strike, noting that both the public and private sectors were effectively shut down in… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Workers' Strike Disrupts Academic Activities Across Nigeria
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES visited schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Lagos, and spoke to students in tertiary institutions across the country to monitor the compliance and… Read more »
Rwanda: Aviation Industry Set to Achieve Record Revenues in 2024
New Times
The aviation industry is set to achieve record revenues in 2024, nearing the $1 trillion mark. However, expenses are also projected to reach a record high of $936 billion,… Read more »