June 11
Nigeria: South-West Governors Adopt Common Agenda for Region's Prosperity
This Day
Regional economic integration, food production, and security topped the agenda at the meeting of the South-West Governors' Forum held in Lagos yesterday. Read more »
Nigeria: Lawmakers Seek Rotational Presidency, Six Years Single Term for President, Governors in Proposed Bills
This Day
A group of over 30 lawmakers in the House of Representatives under the aegis of the Reform Minded Legislators are seeking constitutional alterations to provide for the rotation of… Read more »
Nigeria: 3,000 Benefit As Ijebu Boys Association Medical Outreach Holds
Vanguard
The Ijebu Boys Association's annual Free Medical and Food Provision Outreach offered a lifeline to over 3,000 vulnerable Nigerians in a nation grappling with poverty and inflation. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity, Other Factors Limit Cashew Farming in Nigeria
Premium Times
Insecurity has led many farmers to abandon staple crop farming for cashew plantations. But they only gather the nuts and abandon the main fruits to rot away on the farm. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Launches National Diary Policy to Attain Self-Sufficiency
This Day
The federal government has launched the National Dairy Policy (NDP) 2023- 2028 that would guide both public and private sectors' investments in the Nigerian dairy industry for the… Read more »
Nigeria: Can Northern Nigeria Soar Above Poverty and Underdevelopment?
Leadership
Northern Nigeria stands at a critical juncture, where the winds of change beckon, and the possibilities for transformation are vast. Yet, the region grapples with entrenched… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - We Won't Resume Strike for Now - Ajaero
Leadership
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced that it will no longer meet today to decide on the resumption of the suspended strike to demand a new national minimum wage. Read more »
Gambia: Defamation Trial Involving Ousman Sonko Former Minister Niang to Reopen
Foroyaa
The defamation trial involving Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and former tourism minister Mame Mbaye Niang is set to be reopened. Read more »
Ghana: Black Stars Record First Consecutive Win in Six-Months After CAR Victory
Accra Times
The Black Stars now look forward to maintaining their top form as they await the results of other matches in the group to solidify their standing after four games. Read more »
Ghana: The Dollar Resumes Its Rise After Brief Decline
Accra Times
The cedi has begun depreciating again after gaining against the dollar despite the enforcement measures rolled out by the Bank of Ghana Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Acquires African Banking Corporation of Tanzania
Premium Times
Access Bank plans to combine ABCT with the consumer and private banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Tanzania when acquired to create an enlarged entity within the Tanzanian… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Keyamo Record Progress in Aviation Sector Amidst Challenges
Premium Times
Aviation experts say that if lingering concerns undermining the industry are addressed, Nigeria can develop a robust and efficient aviation sector. Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL - Massive Crowd Looms Again As Ibadan Braces for Shooting Stars, Rangers Clash
Premium Times
Shooting Stars, with 57 points and an impressive home record (14 wins), will be looking to capitalise on their home advantage and climb further up the table Read more »
Liberia: Unrealistic Budget
New Dawn
The Liberian National Bar Association (LNBA) is angry with the government regarding budgetary allocation to the Judiciary, which it terms as unrealistic and insufficient. Read more »
Liberia: National Railway Authority in Sight
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is expected to sign an executive order to establish the Liberia National Railway Authority (LNRA), marking a significant step towards enhancing and… Read more »
Liberia: LNBA Decries Meager Budget Support to Judiciary
Liberian Observer
The Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) has expressed concern over the US$17 million budgetary allocation for the judiciary, describing it as a disservice to the rule of law. Read more »
Liberia: CU Graduates 765 This Week
Liberian Observer
Cuttington University's main campus in Suakoko, Bong County, is already abuzz with excitement as the school begins its 2024 commencement convocation exercises, where 765 students… Read more »
Liberia: UNDP to Hand Over Seven (7) Ambulances to Moh
New Dawn
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will this Friday, June 14, 2024, formally turn over seven (7) ambulances worth over three hundred fifty-four thousand United States… Read more »
Liberia: Grow-2 Program Sponsors Liberian Delegation At International Cluster Conference III in Ghana
Liberian Observer
The Grow 2 program, funded by the Embassy of Sweden in Liberia and implemented by United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has invited key government officials… Read more »
Liberia: Purukpeh Agric Founder Off to Ghana for Weeklong Study Tour
Liberian Observer
The founder of Purukpeh Agriculture, a local food processing venture, Madam Estelle Liberty-Kemoh has been selected among a pool of Liberian small and medium-scale Agro and Agri… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Unions - Between Strike and Terrorism
This Day
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West Africa: Benin Cheetahs Beat Super Eagles to Dim Nigeria's Chances of Qualifying for World Cup
This Day
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Nigeria: Police Working On Modern Technologies to Stop Kidnapping in Nigeria, Says Dig Alabi
This Day
The coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Southwest, Sylvester Alabi, has said the Nigeria Police Force was already working on the use of modern… Read more »
Nigeria: Security Agencies Set to Flush Out 'Youth Leaders', Cultists in Edo After Attack On Soldiers
This Day
·Obaseki mourns passing of medicine professor, Vincent Iyawe Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves New Leadership for PSC, Nptf
This Day
·Names DIG Hashimu Argungu, PSC chairman; Onyemuche Nnamani, Secretary; DIG Taiwo Lakanu, commission member; Mohammed Sheidu, executive secretary of NPTF Read more »