October 15
Nigeria: Blackout - Six Power Plants Reconnected, Power 90% Restored - TCN
Vanguard
Twenty-four hours after Nigeria's electricity grid suffered its sixth collapse this year, recovery efforts are underway. Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Recovery Underway - TCN
Leadership
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced significant progress in recovering the national grid following a partial power outage on Monday, October 14, at 6:48pm. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Inaugurates New Committee On 2009 Agreement With Varsity Unions
Leadership
The Federal Government has inaugurated a new seven-man committee to renegotiate the 2009 agreements with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other University-based… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Nduhungirehe Lays Out Three Steps to End DR Congo Security Crisis
New Times
Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has laid out three steps that could put an end to the security crisis in neighbouring DR Congo. Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Laments Increasing Number of Pending Cases, Threatens Sack of Non-Performing Judges
This Day
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has lamented the increasing number of cases pending in superior courts across the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gokwe Fires Internal Auditor Over U.S.$80 Case , Splurges U.S.$6000 in Disciplinary Committee
The Herald
Gokwe Town Council has fired its internal auditor over a US$80 cost in repairs of an accident-damaged council vehicle, a development that has created sharp divisions after the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Minister Stresses Need to Invest in Education, Technology to Empower Rural Women
ENA
Investing in education, technology and development of inclusive systems is critical for empowering rural women, Minister of Women and Social Affairs Ergogie Tesfaye said. Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Holds Discussions With Her Royal Highness, the Duchess of Edinburgh
ENA
President Taye Atske-Selassie received and held discussions with Her Royal Highness Sophie Helen Rhys-Jones, the Duchess of Edinburgh, today. Read more »
Ethiopia: Former Ethiopian PM Calls for Strategic Dialogue Among Africans to Negotiate Common Positions On Global Stages
ENA
The former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn stressed the importance of strategic dialogues to align policies and negotiate common positions that can enhance Africa's… Read more »
Nigeria: Oxfam, CISLAC Seek Tax Reform to Address Widening Wealth Gap Among Nigerians
Premium Times
The groups called for measures to address tax evasion by the rich in Nigeria. Read more »
Africa: World Bank Slightly Cuts Growth Projections for Africa in 2024
New Times
The World Bank has revised the economic growth projection for Sub-Saharan Africa to 3 per cent from 3.4 per cent as earlier indicated in April, according to the latest Africa Pulse… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Hints On Leading Africa in Mining Industry
Daily News
Tanzania is gearing up to become a leading player in Africa's strategic mineral industry, as global demand for these critical resources is expected to massively increase by 2050. Read more »
Ethiopia: Woldia City Endures Night of Heavy Gunfire, Mortar Attacks Last Sunday - Residents Still Face Restricted Movement
Addis Standard
Following a brief but intense battle involving heavy weaponry in the vicinity of Woldia on Sunday evening, the city has experienced restricted movement and escalating tensions. Read more »
Angola: Government Works to Reduce Cost of Living, Head of State Assures
ANGOP
The Head of State, João Lourenço, on Tuesday in Luanda Province, announced in the Parliament that a set of measures and actions are being done with the aim to reduce… Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Challenges Urgent Application Against Extraordinary Congress Decision, Labels It As Abusive
Namibian
Swapo has labelled an urgent application against the party about its decision to hold an extraordinary party congress next year as abusive. Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia's Deputy PM Stresses Need for Africa to Engage Globally On Its Own Terms
ENA
Africa must engage with the world on its own terms, ensuring that its interests are represented and respected on the global stage, said Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Temasgen… Read more »
Africa: AU Official Commends Ethiopia's Commitment to Peace, Stability in Africa
ENA
Head of Political Affairs and Counter Terrorism Focal Point for the African Union (AU), Babatunde Abayomi Taiwo commended the commitment of Ethiopia for its positive contribution… Read more »
Nigeria: 73% of Abia Residents Drink Water Contaminated With Faeces - Study
Vanguard
...As UNICEF Advocates for Commitment to Handwashing Read more »
Nigeria: Tackle Hardship, Nigerians Not Keen About Cabinet Reshuffle, CSOs Tell Tinubu
Vanguard
Civil society organisations, CSOs, yesterday, challenged President Bola Tinubu to tackle hardship in the country, saying Nigerians are not keen about the cabinet reshuffle for… Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Establish Nigerian Coast Guard Scales Second Reading in Senate
Premium Times
The sponsor said the bill sought to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard to be charged with the responsibility of securing maritime zones within Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Herbert Wigwe's Family Refutes Dispute Over Late Banker's Assets, Father's Involvement
Premium Times
The family denied any family battle over the late Herbert Wigwe's estate. Read more »
Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy's Alleged Role
Premium Times
Darlington was arrested over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to Burna Boy. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Urges Airline Operators to 'Treat Nigerians Well', Serve Local Dishes
Premium Times
The minister decried how some foreign airlines lift Nigerian Passengers with outdated aircraft while using the most modern ones in other countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Annual Inflation Rate Rises After Two Months Consecutive Fall
Premium Times
The September 2024 Headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.55 per cent compared to the August 2024 headline inflation rate. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Begins Disbursement of Interest-Free Loans to 302 Farmers - Official
Premium Times
The beneficiaries had received government-sponsored training in various agricultural ventures. Read more »
