November 11
Nigeria: Israel-Palestinian Conflict - Tinubu to Demand Ceasefire At Arab-Islamic Summit
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit. Read more »
Namibia: Government Shuts 221 Literacy Centres
New Era
A recent education ministry study has uncovered a huge financial drain, revealing that millions of dollars were wasted on ineffective literacy centres. Read more »
Nigeria: WTO Confirms Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala As Sole Candidate for DG
Premium Times
Following this, on 8 October, the WTO launched its official process for appointing its next Director-General, giving member states one month to submit further nominations Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - What to Expect From Climate Summit in Baku
Premium Times
According to organisers, this year, the discussions at COP29, billed to run from 11-22 November, are expected to be focused on climate finance, mitigation, and adaptation, with the… Read more »
Africa: COP29 Climate Summit Opens in Baku With Focus On Global Finance, Green Energy Solutions
Capital FM
The 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) opened on Monday at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan, drawing world leaders, policymakers, environmental experts, and activists. Read more »
Kenya: Education Ministry Urges Expedited Prosecution of Exam Fraud for Deterrence
Capital FM
Cabinet Secretary for Education Julius Migos Ogamba has urged the Judiciary to expedite the prosecution of those found guilty of exam misconduct. Read more »
Nigeria: TCN Expresses Concern Over Vandalism Targetting Transmission Lines, Towers
Vanguard
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) expressed deep concern over the rising number of cases of vandalism targeting transmission lines and towers, warning that this trend is… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Trio Fatally Attacks Cellphone 'Thief' With Shovel, Logs and Burn His Feet to Force Confession
New Zimbabwe
AN alleged cellphone thief died in Chinhoyi after three men, who suspected him of pinching a gadget belonging to one of them, bludgeoned him with a shovel and logs before burning… Read more »
Nigeria: Flight Disruption - NCAA Introduces Additional Protection for Air Passengers
Leadership
In addition to the Consumer Protection Portal (CPP), recently unveiled to address issues and agitations arising from flight delays and cancellations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation… Read more »
Nigeria: NLC to Embark On Strike Over New Minimum Wage Dec 1
Leadership
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a mandate for a nationwide strike to commence on December 1, 2024, in states where the new… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Explores Circular Economy to Balance Devt, Environmental Sustainability
Leadership
In the face of the daunting challenge of various forms of environmental degradation, the minister of environment, Mallam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, says a circular economy would provide… Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan, Kwankwaso Task Trump On Global Peace, Nigerian Democracy
Leadership
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged President Donald Trump to promote the cause for global peace, stability and progress. Read more »
Africa: AfCFTA - Lekki Deep Sea Port Positions Lagos As West Africa's Trade Gateway - Sanwo-Olu
Daily Trust
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the Lekki Deep Sea Port as a strategic component in his administration's vision to establish Lagos as West Africa's leading… Read more »
Nigeria: Some Judges Giving Us Bad Name - CJN
Daily Trust
The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, said some judges are giving the judiciary a bad name. Read more »
Nigeria: Rescue Our Children, Parents of Stranded Zamfara Students in Cyprus Beg Governor Lawal
Daily Trust
Parents of Zamfara State students studying at Cyprus International University under a government scholarship are pleading with Governor Dauda Lawal to address the hardships their… Read more »
Namibia: Koryx Raises N$93m More for Namibian Copper Mine
Namibian
Canadian company Koryx Copper continues to raise additional funds for the development of the Haib copper project in southern Namibia. Read more »
Nigeria: Implications of Donald Trump's Victory for Nigeria?, By Uddin Ifeanyi [opinion]
Premium Times
"How does Donald Trump's victory, last week, in the contest for the U.S. presidency play to Nigeria's advantage or disadvantage?" Given that this is a question most non-Americans… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai, the House Crisis Demands Your Leadership Now [editorial]
Liberian Investigator
In these challenging times for our democracy, the escalating crisis within the House of Representatives has left Liberians with one pressing question: Where does President Joseph… Read more »
Liberia: Russia to Open Embassy in Liberia As Nations Deepen Diplomatic Ties
Liberian Investigator
Russia plans to open an embassy in Liberia as part of its effort to expand its diplomatic footprint across Africa, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced during the First… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Prevent Repeat of P&ID, AGF Raises Committee to Audit MOUs On Gas Projects
This Day
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has inaugurated a committee to audit agreements or Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) on… Read more »
Ghana: Francis Appiah Crowned Adansi North District Best Farmer 2024
Ghanaian Times
Mr Francis Appiah, 41, from Adokwai, was on Friday crowned the 2024 Best Farmer for Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region, taking home a tricycle donated by the AngloGold… Read more »
Liberia: JFK CEO Commits to Building Strong, Viable Health Sector
Liberian Observer
Liberians home and abroad, including foreign nationals residing in Liberia, have all longed for a resilient health sector within Liberia. The people's aspiration has also placed a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ICT Minister Pushes Back Claims of WhatsApp Group Fines, Clarifies PII Regulation
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S Information Communications Technology Minister, Tatenda Mavetera, has described as 'false' reports claiming government is gravitating towards penalising WhatsApp group… Read more »
Nigeria: Never Again - the Shameful Treason Trial of Minors [editorial]
Premium Times
The country failed these minors with their arrest and detention for about 90 days. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Participating in Joint Arab-Islamic Summit - Official
Premium Times
Mr Idris said Nigeria's position is to call for peaceful resolution because the conflict can never end on the war front. Read more »
