October 18, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Confirms Olukoyede As Anti-Graft Agency Chairman
Mr Olukoyede's nomination was confirmed despite the controversy over his qualification for the position. Read more »
Nigeria: Cattle Traders Appeal to Govt to Allow Them Live Inside Abia Market
The Abia State Government wants to convert the market to a non-residential daily market. Read more »
Nigeria: Voter Turnout - Nigeria Ranks World's Second Worst Nation - Report
The ranking placed Nigeria in 186th position, only after Haiti, among 187 countries of the world. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Begins Revalidation of Schools Examination Codes
The verification exercise on the revalidation of Schools' Examination Codes is scheduled to be held for two (2) weeks at the premises of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Iyana… Read more »
Nigeria: Spiderwebs Expose Official's Absenteeism During Governor's Surprise Visit
The governor's spokesperson said he met many offices deserted by workers during his surprise visits to government institutions on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Govt to Review Procurement Policies - Deputy Governor
The Plateau State deputy governor expressed confidence that the review of the procurement policies of the state would provide holistic direction to enable Governor Mutfwang-led… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Looks Set for Presidential Run-Off
Almost all results have been announced by the National Election Commission (NEC) and none of the 20 candidates was able to secure more than 50 per cent of votes cast. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Issues Guidelines On Constituency Project Payments
Ministries had in the past arbitrarily certified payments of Zonal Intervention or Constituency projects without the approval of the ministry of special duties. Read more »
Nigeria: Quick Things to Know About New ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Musa Aliyu as the fifth substantive chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC). Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Appoints New ICPC Chairman, Secretary
The ICPC chairman, whose appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, will resume in November, when the "pre-end of tenure leave" of the outgoing chairman of the commission, Mr… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Writes Senate, Seeks Confirmation of Olukoyede As EFCC Chairman
The appointment of Mr Olukoyede by President Muhammadu Buhari last week had stirred controversy as some said he was not qualified for the position. Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Sanction Against Niger Under Threat, As Reps Call for Reopening of Borders
The lawmakers noted that the closure of borders is causing hardship to the people in some northern states. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Doles Out N2 Million Each to 500 Street Traders
"It is very necessary to help our youths to grow." Read more »
Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Nigerian Govt Secures Six Million Doses of HPV Vaccine
Mr Shuaib said while vaccination is the most potent prevention measure against HPV, women are encouraged to undergo regular screening tests for early detection and treatment. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Set Deliverables, Key Performance Index for Ministers, Ministries
The federal government said the monitoring begins in January 2024 and the details would be provided to Nigerians to join in monitoring the ministers and ministries. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks NAHCON CEO, Names Replacement
Mr Tinubu has also approved the dissolution of the Board of NAHCON Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urges Govt to Declare State of Emergency On Drug Abuse
The Senate also canvassed a national summit on the state of drugs and narcotics abuse in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Senate to Confirm Appointment of New NSIPA Coordinator
Mrs Yakubu was named the national coordinator of NSIPA in September pending confirmation by the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: FEC Approves Implementation of Agreement With Labour Unions
The unions will now suspend their strike by 30 days, with parties to the agreement committing "to henceforth abide by the dictates of Social dialogue in all our future… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Reopens Ladipo Market
The Lagos State Government says business activities would commence at the popular Ladipo marker, a spare parts market, after its recent closure for various environmental… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Proposes U.S.$34 Billion Budget for 2024
FEC also approved the use of concrete for road projects across the country including those of new ones, depending on the level of completion. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Swears in Three New Ministers
The Senate confirmed the nomination of the three new ministers on 4 October. Read more »
Nigeria: It's Worrisome Nigerians Don't Believe Their Leaders - Minister
"This is because we have seen a gradual erosion in the belief and trust of government communication in this country." Read more »
October 15, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Unveils Traffic Diversion Plan for Opebi Link Bridge
The diversion plan is for the re-construction of Thomas Ajufo inwards Sheraton Link Bridge axis and it will last for four weeks. Read more »
Liberia: Weah, Boakai in Close Race As NEC Announces More Results
The close race between the duo appears to be a repetition of the 2017 presidential election in Liberia. Read more »