February 23
Guinea: Trade Unions Call Indefinite Strike Action
The military authorities in Guinea have lifted restrictions on internet access, which were imposed three months ago and sparked protests, residents observed overnight on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Dumps FIRS On Tax Credit Controversy
THE Senate yesterday dumped stay of action position proposed to it by the Federal Inland Revenue Service ( FIRS) on N2.7trillion Tax Credit Fund required for specific road… Read more »
Africa: After the AU Summit, Africa Continues Its Drift
IF a family meets in a room, members give themselves pecks, exchange polite greetings, make flowery speeches and emerge laughing for group photographs, it is likely they have not… Read more »
Nigeria: Be Patient, CBN Working to Strengthen Naira - Cardoso Begs Nigerians
CSOs protest hardship in Osun·Sanwo-Olu unveils intervention measures in Lagos·Approves 25% discount on food purchase·Ogun to sell 100 truck load of rice… Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Economic Council Takes Measures to Ease Cost of Living
The National Economic Council (NEC) has taken bold steps to ensure food security and put an end to the economic challenges confronting the nation. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Investigate Cement Coys On Hike in Price
The Senate has resolved to investigate the sudden hike in the price of cement by its producers in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Kills 4 in Kaduna As Governor Orders Investigation
Fear grips Kaduna as 4 persons were feared dead due to the outbreak of suspected viral hemorrhagic fever, Lassa Fever, at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna. Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship - I'm Challenged Tinubu Tells Corporate Council Africa
Says no going back on reforms Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Begins Distribution of Seized Rice, Other Food Items to Nigerians
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has begun distribution of seized food items to Nigerians to help mitigate the current hardship in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Committed to Implementing Agreement With Labour
The Federal Government says it is committed to implementing the agreements it entered with organised labour on the general welfare of workers and other issues. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Nocs to Unite At Nies 2024 for the Continent's Energy Agenda
The highly anticipated 7th Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES 2024) is set to convene the National Oil Companies (NOCs) Forum, bringing together esteemed CEOs and key… Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Police Neutralise Bandits, Recover 332 Stolen Animals
The Katsina State Police Command says its operatives successfully raided a bandits' camp and recovered 332 suspected rustled animals. Read more »
Nigeria: Acquire Problem Solving Skills, Cipm Tells Corps Members
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria, CIPM has advised the Ogun State National Youth Service Corps to acquire problem solving skills that are on demand in… Read more »
Nigeria: We 'Re Doing Our Best to Mitigate Hardship Facing Masses - Makinde
Gov Seyi Makinde has said that his administration is doing its best to mitigate the hardship caused by fuel subsidy removal on residents of Oyo State. Read more »
February 21
Nigeria: Workers Begin Indefinite Strike in Niger State Today
The organised labour in Niger State has announced an indefinite industrial action, scheduled to begin today, Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Food Security - Customs Pledges to Accelerate War Against Smuggling of Nigeria's Grains
Nigeria Nigeria Customs Service says it is determined to intensify efforts to curtail the menace of illegal exportation of Nigeria's grains to other African countries to ensure… Read more »
Nigeria: Attacks - Benue Security Council Issues Two Weeks Ultimatum to Herdsmen
The Benue State Security Council has issued a14-day ultimatum to all those engaged in open grazing in the state to desist. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Emefiele Demands Apology, N25bn From Akpabio Over Alleged Defamation
The accusations stem from comments purportedly made by the Senate President at an event, which Emefiele claims have unjustly maligned his character and portrayed him as the root… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Forex Crises - 2024 Budget Suffers Major Dislocations
THERE are indications that the Federal Government may be forced to review the 2024 Appropriation Act as recent developments in the foreign exchange market may have put the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Groan As Cement Price Hits New High in Days
Cement price across the country has risen to a new high of N10,500 for a 50kg bag in a question one week. Read more »
West Africa: West Africa's Troublesome Trio
THE decision by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic, three landlocked sub-Saharan African countries, to pull out of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity - Forex Crisis, Inflation Drive Up Meter Prices By 80 Percent - -Investigation
NIGERIA'S foreign exchange and inflation have combined to push the prices of prepaid meters year-on-year, YoY by 80 percent to N147, 610.43 (Single phase) in February 2024, from… Read more »
Nigeria: The Argument for State Police
THE chicken is coming home to roost at last. For the first time ever, the political leadership of this country has flashed the green light over the idea of decentralising the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Renewed Hope Cities - It's Housing and More
RECENTLY, at Karsana, a suburban of Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the pilot phase of his ambitious housing project tagged Renewed Hope… Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Herders Invade 3 Benue Lgas, Kill 10, Injure Others
Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly gone beserk in Apa, Kwande and Guma Local Government Areas of Benue State, killing 10 persons and injuring several others. Read more »
