November 20
Nigeria: COP29 - Nigeria Strengthens Ties With China On Global Climate Action
Daily Trust
The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on behalf of the federal government with the People's Republic of China. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Lifts Ban, to Post Corps Members to Banks, Others
Daily Trust
The federal government has lifted previous restrictions on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) postings, enabling corps members to serve in banks, government agencies and private… Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Call for Ban On GMO Foods, Lawmakers Call for Caution
Daily Trust
Lawmakers and food system experts have expressed concerns about the safety of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria, calling for a cautious approach. Read more »
Nigeria: Access Arm Expands Financial Literacy Campaign to 100 Nigerian Schools
Daily Trust
Access ARM Pensions has expanded its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, Shape Your Future, to 100 schools across Nigeria, underscoring its commitment to fostering… Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Headquarters Confirms Killing of 5 Soldiers in Borno
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists ambushed troops conducting stabilization operations in Gubio Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State,… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Should Keep Quiet, Nigeria Not a Failed State - Jimoh Ibrahim
Vanguard
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo to refrain from making statements that undermine Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Politicians, Not IPOB, Responsible for Violent Attacks - Abia Govt
Vanguard
The Abia State Government has blamed oposition politicians for the unprecedented wave of attacks against army personnel in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Against Fraudulent SWIFT Fund Transfer Claims
Premium Times
The CBN clarified that the SWIFT documents provided as evidence are often unverifiable and not traceable on the SWIFT platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oldest Banking Institution Becomes 'First Holdco' As Shareholders Endorse New Name
Premium Times
The change applies also to the subsidiaries within the group, FBN Holdings remarked. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Signs N70,000 Minimum Wage With Labour Leaders
Premium Times
According to the MoU, the new minimum wage will cover all strata of Ekiti workers, as well as pensioners. Read more »
Nigeria: Health Services Continue in Abuja, Lagos Hospitals Amid Medical Consultants' Strike
Premium Times
The association had on Monday declared a seven-day warning strike over alleged government's failure to take significant steps in addressing its demands. Read more »
Nigeria: Church Donates N250 Million Worth of Relief Materials to Flood Victims
Premium Times
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State and the state's Committee on Emergency Response, led by Deputy Governor Gilbert Ibezim, received the items. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Sack Unizik Governing Council Over Controversial VC Appointment
Premium Times
Mr Odoh's controversial appointment as UNIZIK VC sparked controversy, angering unions and the federal government. Read more »
Liberia: Senate to Conduct a Separate Hearing On the Draft National Budget
New Dawn
The Liberia Senate plenary has decided to hear and scrutinize the 2025 draft National Budget separately in the wake of an ongoing political crisis at the House of Representatives. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Prioritizes High-Risk Groups for 10,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses
Liberian Observer
Liberia is set to receive over 10,000 doses of the MVA-BN mpox vaccine, with health workers, security personnel, and the elderly population identified as priority groups for… Read more »
Liberia: Decision On Tweah's U.S.$8m Bond Expected Today
Liberian Observer
A decision regarding former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah's US$8 million property valuation bond is expected to be reached today in Criminal Court 'C'. The investigation resumed… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas to Launch the National Coordination Center for Early Warning Mechanism and Response to Security Risks in Guinea
New Dawn
ECOWAS Commission Vice President Mrs. Damtien TCHINTCHIBIDJA, arrived in Guinea on Monday, accompanied by a delegation from the Directorate of Early Warning to launch the National… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Brvm-Listed Vivo Energy Net Income Jumps 63 Percent in Third-Quarter
Daba Finance
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Benin: Boa Benin Doubles Shares After Capital Increase Amid Challenges
Daba Finance
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Nigeria: Philanthropist Donates 25-Year-Old Crocodile to Unilorin Zoo
Premium Times
According to the University's Bulletin issued on Monday, the noble gesture highlights the traditional leader's philanthropic nature. Read more »
Liberia: Pro-Koffa Group Condemns Majority Bloc's 'Illegal' Restructuring of House Leadership
FrontPageAfrica
The removal of two senior members of the essential Ways, Means and Finance committee and the suspension of three lawmakers of the House of Representatives Tuesday is raising… Read more »
Liberia: The Intellectual and Emotional Landscape of the Liberian House of Representatives - An Analytical Examination
FrontPageAfrica
The health of a nation's democracy can often be gauged by the effectiveness and integrity of its legislative bodies. Read more »
Liberia: Medica Liberia Launches Second Phase of Srgbv Project in Southeast to Empower Schools and Communities
FrontPageAfrica
Medica Liberia has launched the second phase of its project aimed at reducing school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV) in southeastern Liberia. Titled: "Empowering Teachers,… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Senate Passes Bill to Establish Independent Seaport and Inland Ports Regulatory Authority
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberian Senate has passed a bill to establish an Independent Seaport and Inland Ports Regulatory Authority, aimed at promoting sustainable development and regulation of port… Read more »
Liberia: Amid Budget Submission Controversy, Finance Minister Ngafuan Projects 5.8 Percent Economic Growth As Budget Increases By 15.3 Percent
FrontPageAfrica
The controversial submission of the fiscal year 2025 draft national budget to the Legislature continues to spark widespread debate among the public, but that is not the only issue… Read more »
