January 04
Africa: Why South Africa Is Blazing a Sensible Trail
As the world celebrated the new year amidst lingering old wars, the major item that brought hope about a probable quicker end to the human tragedy being unleashed in Gaza was the… Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: MURIC Hails Suspension of Accreditation for Benin, Togo Degrees, Demands Probe
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has commended the Federal Government for its timely and decisive decision to suspend the accreditation of degrees from the Republic of Benin and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Decline in Maize, Wheat, Millet Production - Report
The recently published West Africa Regional Supply and Market Outlook published jointly by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), World Food Program (WFP), and others, have… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Inflationary Pressures, Nigeria's Business Activities Expand, Hit 6-Month High
Business activity in Nigeria expanded for the first time in three months in December 2023 despite rising prices, a new Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has shown. Read more »
Nigeria: WHO Donates Trauma Kits to Victims of Plateau Killings
World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated trauma kits to Plateau State government to provide succour for the victims of the attacks on Christmas eve in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Ndidi Ruled Out of Afcon Due to Injury,Yusuf in As Replacement
Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has been ruled out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations due to injury. Read more »
January 02
Somalia: Somalia Vows to Safeguard Sovereignty Following Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal
In a firm response to Ethiopia's controversial deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland, Somalia declared its commitment to defend its territory using "any legal means." Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Charges 12 With Treason in Failed Coup Attempt
Sierra Leone has charged 12 individuals with treason and related offenses for their alleged involvement in a failed coup attempt on November 26, 2023. This comes as authorities aim… Read more »
Nigeria: Power Minister Pledges Support for Tinubu's Turnaround Agenda On Electricity
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has reassured Nigerians of his ministry's commitment to prioritise electricity supply in the country in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's… Read more »
Nigeria: The Long Wait for Nigeria's Oil Refineries Continues
Nigerians have once again been given false hope about the return of the Port Harcourt refinery to full operational capacity. Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Is This What Nigeria Needs At This Time?
The National Assembly, has passed the harmonised 2024 Appropriation Bill totalling N28.77tn. Before passing it, NASS increased the budget size by N1.2tn, from the N27.5tn the… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Cuts Borrowing, Signs N28.7trn 2024 Budget
The federal government has reduced the deficit in the 2024 budget to below 3.8 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), thereby reducing the reliance on borrowing. Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Receives 4th Crude Oil Shipment From NNPC
Dangote Refinery has received its fourth shipment of one million barrels of bonny light crude supplied by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Nigeria: Another Cycle of Violence in Plateau State
The Christmas season is meant to be a time of joy, celebration, and goodwill, but for many communities in Plateau State this year's festivities have been marred by horrific… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: Police Bust Child Trafficking Syndicate, Rescue 9 in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has successfully dismantled a notorious gang specialising in child trafficking, which had been operating for a decade within the state. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Extends Nigeria's Oranto Petroleum Oil Exploration Tenure
Uganda has extended an oil exploration licence to Nigeria's Oranto Petroleum Ltd. by two years after the company asked for compensation for time lost during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Nigeria: Olawepo-Hashim Condemns Plateau Killings, Seeks Security Reforms
A former Presidential Candidate and a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Mr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has called for reforms in the security sector to halt bloodletting… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Nigeria: Plateau Attacks - in Face of Terror, Peter Obi Offers Gratitude to 'Overstretched' Security Personnel
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate for the March 2023 general election, has expressed gratitude for the tireless efforts of security agencies in Nigeria as they… Read more »
Nigeria: 2023 - Nigeria's Economic Odyssey - Challenges, Opportunities Seized
In this article, MARK ITSIBOR analyses Nigeria's finance/economic sector with a particular focus on the efforts of the authorities to navigate the micro and macro challenges to… Read more »
Nigeria: 50,000 Soldiers Involved in Counter-Terrorism, Separatist Operations - COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has said that more than 50,000 soldiers are presently involved in several peacekeeping operations across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: External Reserves Deplete By $4.28bn As Naira Maintains Fall
Nigeria's external reserves have depleted by 11.55 per cent ($4.28 billion) as of December 20, as the naira fell steadily against the dollar in 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Killings... Envoys of Death Won't Escape, Tinubu Vows
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed that the terrorists who wreaked death and destruction in Plateau State on Christmas Eve and afterwards would not escape justice even as death… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Emefiele and the Alleged Rot At Central Bank of Nigeria
Corruption has long been a scourge on Nigeria's economic landscape, a scourge which has hindered development and perpetuated mass poverty. Indeed, Nigerians are unfortunately used… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Give Priority to Infrastructure That Impact On Oyo's Economy - Makinde
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has assured residents of the state that his administration will continue to embark on building infrastructure that impacts on the economy of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Union Bank - Again, CBN Investigator Invites Titan Trust Bank Officials
The special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu to probe the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Jim Obazee, has once again invited three top officials of… Read more »
