January 06
Nigeria: Family Fixes Date for Burial of Three Brothers Killed in Lagos Fire Incident
Premium Times
Premium Times earlier reported that at least eight people were confirmed dead in the fire incident which happened on 24 December 2025 at the 22-storey Great Nigeria Insurance House… Read more »
Nigeria: First Bank Unveils Nigeria Economic Outlook 2026, Stresses Resilience As Winning Factor for Businesses
Premium Times
The forum, which held in Lagos on Tuesday, assembled prominent economists, subject-matter experts, business leaders and finance professionals for conversations on the outlook of… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of N30.7m Recovered From BDC Operator Linked to FIRS Official
Premium Times
EFCC discovered the money during a probe that primarily targeted top NNPC officials but expanded to reveal an FIRS official's huge transfers to a BDC. Read more »
Kenya: Manuva Njaanuary Na Odibets - Odibets Rolls Out January Blues Promo
Capital FM
Kenyan betting firm Odibets has rolled out an exciting January promotion dubbed "Manuva Njaanuary na Odibets", offering customers a daily opportunity to win Sh1,000 in cash… Read more »
Africa: When African Conservation Crosses Borders
Independent (Kampala)
On the edge of the Okavango Delta,a where seasonal rains soften northern Botswana and the air carries the scent of wet grey earth, a quiet hotel in Maun became, for four days, the… Read more »
Kenya: Alai Denies Drawing Gun in Kilimani Restaurant Dispute With Babu Owino
Capital FM
Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has denied claims that he drew a firearm during a confrontation with Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino at a… Read more »
Ghana: Why Ghana's Digital Future Must Reach Every Region
Ghanaian Times
As Ghana welcomes 2026, I extend warm New Year greetings to all Ghanaians with hope and determination. We stand at a defining moment. Read more »
Ghana: Deloitte Ghana Optimistic About Business Environment.
Ghanaian Times
THE Country Managing Partner of Deloitte Ghana, Daniel Kwadwo Owusu, has expressed strong optimism about Ghana's business environment in 2026, citing improved macroeconomic… Read more »
Ghana: Ensuring Examination Credibility - Strict Invigilation Won't Be Compromised - Pres Mahama
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has said that government would work with the teacher unions to undertake reforms across all levels of the educational ladder, to adequately prepare… Read more »
Ghana: Passengers Stranded in Accra ...No Buses to Convey Travellers As Work, School Resume
Ghanaian Times
Hundreds of passengers stranded at major terminals in Accra as work and school resume. Acute intercity bus shortage causes frustration, long queues, and missed reporting fears amid… Read more »
Ghana: Be Focused, United in Pursue of Institutional Renewal ...Dr Charity Binka Urges NTC Staff
Ghanaian Times
Dr. Charity Binka urges New Times Corporation staff to stay focused, united, and disciplined in pursuing institutional renewal. She emphasizes professionalism, resilience, and… Read more »
Ghana: BoG Targets Fx Stability With $1bn Market Intervention
Ghanaian Times
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to sell up to US$1 billion to the market and businesses in January 2026 as part of its Foreign Exchange Intermediation Programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Replacement of FIRS With Nrs Will Overhaul Revenue Administration - Zacch Adedeji
Vanguard
Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) says its replacement with the defunct Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) will overhaul the architecture of the country's revenue administration. Read more »
Uganda: Agaba Muzoora Highlights Voter Apathy, Unemployment, and Electoral Reforms Ahead of January 15th Polls
Nile Post
Independent Kampala Central Member of Parliament (MP) candidate Agaba Muzoora has called for intensified voter education, economic empowerment, and improved electoral processes,… Read more »
Uganda: UPDF Engages Kigezi Students On Patriotism, Ideological Clarity and Peaceful Democratic Participation
Nile Post
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), through the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, has engaged more than 400 university and tertiary institution students from the Kigezi… Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigate Fatal Shooting After Burglary Attempt At Kassanda Gold Processing Plant
Nile Post
Police in Kassanda District have launched investigations into a deadly incident that occurred on the night of January 3, 2026, after unidentified burglars broke into the Kamakya… Read more »
Nigeria: NRS Chairperson Says Tax Evaders, Unpatriotic Persons Behind Criticisms of Tax Reforms [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Adedeji called on all concerned to take time to study the provisions of the new tax laws and understand how they apply to their individual circumstances, rather than rely on… Read more »
Nigeria: Horror of Police Brutality - A Nigerian Widow's Pain Mirrors Victims' Agonies
Premium Times
Years after the #EndSARS protest, the hearts of many victims of police brutality still bleed as justice remains elusive. The Anozie family's ordeal following the abduction of their… Read more »
South Africa: Future of Srd Grant Uncertain, Says Treasury
GroundUp
Universal Basic Income Coalition says government's proposals to link the grant to employment-related conditions could exclude eligible beneficiaries Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnappers Kill Hostage, Hold On to Older Brother in Edo
Leadership
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed the younger of the two siblings abducted on January 2 at their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 Won't Reward Experience Alone - Seven Leadership Decisions That'll Distinguish Institutions Built to Endure
This Day
The defining test of leadership in 2026 will not be whether executives recognise risk. Read more »
Nigeria: Ademola Lookman Bags Man-of-the-Man Award, Again
This Day
The ongoing Afcon 2025, Ademola Lookman, was yesterday again selected as Man-of-the-Match as Super Eagles defeated Mozambique 4-0 to book their passage to the quarterfinals of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Adelabu - Alleged Missing N128bn Predated My Appointment As Minister
This Day
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a clarification regarding recent calls by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for a probe into the… Read more »
Nigeria: How CBN Tackled Year-End Cash Scarcity With Reforms, Regulation
This Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is reinforcing operational discipline ensuring that the financial system serves all Nigerians reliably by making cash available at all times. Read more »
Nigeria: Savouring the Impact of Ihs Empowerment Initiatives
This Day
IHS Towers a global telecoms infrastructure company, which started operations in Nigeria, has impacted several communities, individuals and organisations in Nigeria, through its… Read more »
