May 30
Nigeria: Waste to Wealth - the Rise of Nigeria's Recycling Economy [opinion]
This Day
Mountains of plastic waste that once represented environmental degradation across several states in Nigeria are slowly but surely turning into a vibrant ecosystem - one that… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Gears for Climate Action
The Herald
The Government is committed to building a resilient and sustainable Zimbabwe that thrives amidst the complexities of climate change. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Presidential Goat Scheme Takes Off
The Herald
About 6 922 goats have been distributed to all provinces under the Presidential Goat Scheme. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Eno Honours Predecessor, Names Road After Him
Premium Times
Mr Eno said there is no honour that is too much to give to his predecessor whom he said laboured for eight years to build infrastructure in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Attacks On Journalists By State Actors Continue Under Tinubu
Premium Times
In 2024 alone, CJID's Press Attack Tracker has tracked, verified and documented 23 cases of press freedom violations against journalists in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Inherited 34 Uncompleted Road Projects Worth Over N225b' - Fubara
Premium Times
Mr Fubara said his administration has completed 12 out of the 34 road projects and has also awarded nine more road projects valued at over N534 billion Read more »
Nigeria: Sit-At-Home - Enugu Govt Vows to Resist IPOB Plan to Scuttle Wassce in South-East
Premium Times
IPOB earlier this month announced that there would be a sit-at-home on 30 May across the South-east to mark their Biafra Day which is celebrated annually. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Embarks On Two-Week Warning Strike in Kano Varsity
Premium Times
ASUU says the university is on the brink of a financial collapse following years of inadequate funding. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN - Turning Brain Drain to Brain Gain Through Diaspora Remittances [opinion]
Premium Times
Diaspora remittances constitute the most underrated foreign exchange earner for the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Eight Rescued As Search for Survivors Continues in Lagos Building Collapse
Premium Times
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, confirmed that eight people have so far been rescued by the LASEMA team. Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Soldiers in South-East Nigeria, Burn Patrol Vehicle
Premium Times
IPOB earlier this month announced that there would be a sit-at-home on 30 May across the South-east to mark the Biafra Day which is celebrated annually in the region. Read more »
Nigeria: End of the Road for Six Suspected Terrorists, As Soldiers Arrest Three Others in Kaduna
Premium Times
Soldiers conducted a special fighting patrol to the Galadimawa general area of the LGA after intelligence reports alerted them of terrorist activities in the area. Read more »
Nigeria: How Frances Benda, Not Frances Berda, Composed 'Nigeria We Hail Thee'
Premium Times
'Nigeria We Hail Thee' was adopted as Nigeria's first national anthem on 1 October 1960. Read more »
Nigeria: Otedola Battles Zenith Bank Over Alleged 'Fraudulent Transactions' On Companies' Account
Premium Times
Mr Otedola triggers legal battle and police action after accusing Bank of unauthorised withdrawals of billions of naira from his company's account. Read more »
Nigeria: After Premium Times' Report, Contractors Return to Complete Abandoned Road Project in Ekiti
Premium Times
The report had captured the suffering of residents, majorly farmers, in the interconnected agrarian communities. Read more »
Nigeria: Ayetoro Residents Protest Over Ocean Surge, Seek Govt's Intervention
Premium Times
Though it was a peaceful protest, the residents poured out in large numbers to the main streets of the community to lament their perennial ordeal. Read more »
Africa: Imposing Sanctions On Entities Supporting Russia's Malign Activities in Africa [document]
State Department
The United States is today designating two entities based in the Central African Republic (CAR) for their efforts in supporting destabilizing activities by the Kremlin-backed… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Directs BEDC to End Estimated Billing, Provide Meters to Residents
Premium Times
Mr Aluko said the essence of the meeting was to address and put an end to estimated billing practices while ensuring that customers paid for only what they consumed Read more »
Nigeria: NAHCON Suspends Staff Allowances Due to Financial Constraints, Offers Option for Early Return
Premium Times
"Staff will be given the option to return to Nigeria after 21 days of service if they choose to do so." Read more »
Nigeria: How Police Manipulated Verydarkman Into Custody - Lawyer Alleges
Premium Times
It is VDM's fourth arrest in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award - Online Voting Commences for Nominees of the Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award 2024 [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) Local Organising Committee is thrilled to announce that online voting has officially commenced for the NHEA 2024 nominees. These… Read more »
Rwanda: In Rwanda, Criticism Is Not Welcome [press release]
HRW
Four Human Rights Watch Researchers Denied Access Over 16 Years Read more »
South Africa: Hold Officials Personally Liable to Strengthen Our Democracy
GroundUp
Accountability through the ballot box is not enough Read more »
South Africa: Conditions in Greyton Settlement Worsen As Land Restitution Process Drags On
GroundUp
Madiba Park families still in limbo five years after protests Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Department of Social Development Misled Court On Reasons for Funding Delays
GroundUp
Auditor-General says it did not recommend changes to the funding process Read more »