President Goodluck Jonathan has nominated, Captain Fola Akinkuotu as the new Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, following the removal of Harold Demuren. Read more »
At least 28% of schoolgirls in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands are HIV positive. The country's Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says around 94 000 schoolgirls were pregnant in ... Read more »
The continent is not creating enough jobs to absorb the 10 to 12 million young people entering its labour markets each year, writes John Page of This is Africa. Read more »
There are conflicting reports on the actual ownership of the oil blocs, thought to have been owned largely by the northern states. Read more »
The government has planned to increase power generation in the country by multiplying the proportion of natural renewable energy sources, according to deputy minister for energy ... Read more »
Delegations of Sudan, South Sudan and Djibouti have agreed to allow for the resumption of oil exports that were suspended last year. Read more »
Court workers have been directed by the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria to commence with an indefinite strike. Read more »
Governments and mobile operators are being urged to negotiate a reduction in the in the tax rate and call charges for communication within the region. Read more »
The country's plan to promote a cashless economy is gaining momentum, with commercial banks being advised to encourage mobile banking platforms. Read more »
Sudan and South Sudan have agreed to resume oil exports after the latter shut down its output in 2012 over a fee dispute. Read more »
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