January 28
Nigeria: Govt Warns Contractors Against Delays On Sokoto-Gusau-Zaria Highway
Vanguard
SOKOTO: The Minister of State for Works, Mr. Bello Goronyo, has cautioned contractors handling the Sokoto-Gusau-Funtua-Zaria highway project to adhere strictly to agreed timelines… Read more »
Kenya: EU, Kenya Launch Sh454mn Project to Strengthen National Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Capital FM
The European Union and the Government of Kenya have launched a major initiative to strengthen the country's national cybersecurity ecosystem as Kenya accelerates its digital… Read more »
Kenya: Unchecked Spending and Foreign Funds Could Undermine 2027 Elections, IEBC Says
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has stepped up its call for Parliament to enact robust new laws governing campaign financing, saying the current legal… Read more »
Kenya: Loss of Funding, Deregistration Loom for Non-Compliant Political Parties - ORPP
Capital FM
Political parties preparing for the 2027 General Election will face tighter regulatory scrutiny, with the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) warning that failure… Read more »
Kenya: Police Chief Visits Hulugho After Al-Shabaab Kills Chief and Teacher in Garissa
Capital FM
Deputy Inspector-General of Police Gilbert Masengeli on Tuesday visited Hulugho Township in Garissa County to condole with the family of the slain Boma Location Chief and to… Read more »
Nigeria: Questions As National Grid Collapses 3 Times in 1 Month
Daily Trust
Nigeria's electricity grid yesterday recorded its third collapse in a month. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Oyewole As Supreme Court Justice
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu's letter to the Senate followed Mr Oyewole's earlier recommendation for elevation to the Supreme Court bench by the National Judicial Council (NJC). Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Presides Over Swearing-in of New Appellate Judges
Capital FM
President William Ruto on Wednesday presided over the swearing-in of fifteen new judges to the Court of Appeal at State House, Nairobi. Read more »
Nigeria: How Diezani Alison-Madueke's 'Lavish' London Life Was Funded By Nigerian Oil Contractors - Prosecutor
Premium Times
The UK trial is expected to run for several weeks and could carry significant penalties if she is convicted. Read more »
Kenya: Moody's Upgrades Kenya's Credit Rating On Lower Default Risk
Capital FM
Moody's Ratings has upgraded Kenya's sovereign credit rating from B3 to Caa1, citing a decline in near-term default risk supported by stronger external liquidity and improved… Read more »
South Africa: Upgrades to Polokwane Taxi Rank Delayed for Months
GroundUp
Polokwane municipality says R36-million project will be completed by March 2026 Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Grants Two-Month Grace Period On Expired NAFDAC Licences for Form M
This Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved a two-month temporary dispensation allowing the continued use of NAFDAC licences that expired on December 31, 2025, for the… Read more »
Nigeria: World Bank Committed $2.5 Billion Into Nigeria's Infrastructure, Education, Healthcare Sectors in 5 Years
This Day
The World Bank Group said it has committed over $2.5 billion to Nigerian suppliers over the past five years, funding projects across infrastructure, healthcare, and education. Read more »
Nigeria: Turkiye Targeting $5bn in Trade With Nigeria, Also to Help in Fighting Terrorism - Erdogan
This Day
President of the Republic of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has disclosed his country's commitment to a $5 billion trade volume target with Nigeria, even as he hinted at his… Read more »
Malawi: Princess Royal Enhances Scotland's Links With Malawi At Milestone Event in Edinburgh
Nyasa Times
Great Britain's Princess Royal has reinforced Scotland's links with Malawi during a milestone event in Edinburgh, Scotland, which was hosted by Lord Provost Robert Aldridge at the… Read more »
Rwanda: Nduhungirehe Urges Action Against Hate, Stresses Genocide Is Preventable
New Times
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has urged the international community to remain vigilant against hatred, warning that genocide… Read more »
Rwanda: New Faces in Music to Keep an Eye On in 2026
New Times
A new year in Rwanda's music industry carries significant promise as fresh talents continue to emerge and reshape the soundscape. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali City Explains Phased System for New Residential Site Approvals
New Times
All new residential sites will be approved in phases, in line with the Kigali Master Plan 2050 after assessing the development status of previously approved settlement sites, City… Read more »
Nigeria: How the Nigerian Air Force Is Consolidating Strategic Air Dominance Through Power, Precision and Protection
This Day
Anchored on a command philosophy to enhance and sustain a highly motivated, professional and mission-ready force capable of delivering decisive airpower effects in synergy with… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, UAE, Others to Partner On $400bn Commodities Sector
This Day
Nigeria and United Arab Emirates are exploring ways to collaborate to enhance the development of Nigeria's vast commodity ecosystem, with potential to unlock more than $400… Read more »
Uganda: 40 Years of NRM - Between the 'Fundamental Change' and a Tightened Grip
Nile Post
Uganda this week marked exactly four decades since the National Resistance Army (NRA) marched into Kampala, promising a "fundamental change" after years of instability. Read more »
Uganda: Low Turnout, Smooth BVVK Operation in Ntungamo Municipality Elections
Nile Post
Ntungamo Municipality recorded generally low voter turnout during elections for the municipality chairperson and division councillors, even as the use of Biometric Voter… Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond Licences - Can New ISPs Fix Nigeria's Broadband Divide?
Vanguard
When Vanguard published "Silent Signals: How Poor Broadband Leaves Many Nigerians Digitally Disconnected," it highlighted the human cost of Nigeria's weak internet connectivity-… Read more »
South Africa: Committee On Tourism Impressed With Tourism Beneficiaries in Overberg Region [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Tourism is on a week-long oversight visit in the Western Cape to assess, among other things, tourism infrastructure and job creation. Read more »
South Africa: Forums' Negative Impact On Project Implementation a Concern, but Committee Happy With Results On the Ground [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
For a soundbite of the chairperson of the committee, please click the link: https://iono.fm/e/1640133 Read more »
