October 17
Nigeria: Nigeria to Review Gasoline Transport Safety Protocols After Deadly Blast
VOA
Authorities in Nigeria have announced plans to review safety protocols for the transportation of gasoline after a deadly tanker accident and explosion in Jigawa state killed more… Read more »
Nigeria: Nutrivision 2024 - Advancing Nutrition for Nigeria's Economic Development [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
A nation's greatest asset is its people. For Nigeria to realise the full potential of her human capital, there must be strong focus and effort to build a well-nourished and healthy… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Take Delivery of Anticipated Malaria Vaccine
Premium Times
The malaria vaccine is expected to be delivered to Nigeria in Abuja by the WHO. Read more »
Nigeria/Libya: Former Edo FA Chief Calls for Sanctions On Libyan Football Federation
Vanguard
A former First Vice Chairman of the Edo State Football Association Dcn Darlington Okpebholo-Ray, on Wednesday called for sanctions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on… Read more »
Nigeria: Tragedy in Jigawa - Petrol Tanker Explosion Kills 147
Vanguard
·Police conduct mass burial for victims Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote As Nigeria's Most Valuable Brand
This Day
In the midst of the debate over the operations of Dangote Refineries and the expectation that it would be the messiah for Nigerians as the market contends with fluctuating prices… Read more »
Nigeria: Who Will Save Our Public Universities Now? [editorial]
This Day
Monday Philips Ekpe writes that government must act decisively and fast to resolve the perennial agitations of lecturers Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Policies Hurting Us Severel - Maritime Workers
Vanguard
President-General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Prince Adewale Adeyanju, in this interface, gives insight into how the government policies are impacting negatively on… Read more »
Liberia: Minister Grigsby Accused of Rigging Wash Commission Nomination for Foster Son
Liberian Investigator
Minister of State Sylvester Grigsby is embroiled in allegations of nepotism, accused of skewing the nomination process for a key position at the Water Sanitation & Hygiene… Read more »
Liberia: Tightening Budget Screws, Auditing House - Why Lawmakers Want Speaker Koffa Ousted
Liberian Investigator
A brewing coup in the Capitol? House Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, faces potential ouster as lawmakers are reportedly rallying signatures secretly. Amidst undisclosed motives,… Read more »
Liberia: Visa Applicants Face Harsh Conditions Outside U.S. Embassy in Monrovia
Liberian Investigator
Visa applicants at the U.S. Consulate in Monrovia face not only high denial rates but also harsh conditions as they wait roadside on the steep incline of Benson Street, exposed to… Read more »
Liberia: Lost At Home - Repatriated Liberians Face Bleak Outlook
Liberian Observer
Starting anew in one's homeland can sometimes be fraught with difficulties as Vivian Dickerson has now come to experience since being repatriated to Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Chief Justice Seeks Power to Appoint Magistrates
Liberian Observer
Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh is seeking support from the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) to play a significant role in the appointment of Stipendiary and Associate… Read more »
Liberia: EU, IMF Delegations Hold Talks With LRA Boss to Boost Revenue Growth
Liberian Observer
The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), James Dorbor Jallah, along with senior LRA officials, on Wednesday hosted key discussions with a delegation from… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Issues Caveat to Magistrates On Case Timelines
Liberian Investigator
The Supreme Court of Liberia, on Monday, October 14, 2024, issued a stern warning to magisterial courts, urging strict adherence to the prescribed time limits for resolving cases.… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Senate Launches Official Website for Greater Public Access
Liberian Investigator
As members of the Liberian Senate reconvened for the final sitting of the 1st session of the 55th Legislature, Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence commended Senator Nya D.… Read more »
Liberia: Protesting Ex-EPs Officers Disrupt Ministry of Justice Operations, Demand Benefits
Liberian Investigator
The Ministry of Justice's vicinity in Monrovia descended into chaos on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, as dismissed officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) staged a… Read more »
Liberia: Infoquest Raises Concerns Over Governance, Urges President Boakai to Take Decisive Action
Liberian Investigator
InfoQuest Liberia has expressed deep concern over the current state of governance under President Joseph Boakai's administration. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Customs Raises Alarm Over Increased Wildlife Smuggling, Arms Import
Vanguard
Records 20 shipments of arms in 6yrs Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Lawal Donates Bus to Retired Zamfara Perm SECs Association
Premium Times
The governor made the donation in fulfillment of his earlier promise to the group. During its last year annual conference, Mr Lawal promised to provide a bus for the association to… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Announces New Minimum Wage, Promises Another Increase in January
Premium Times
The governor said the increment is not to outdo his colleagues but a function of affordability. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Magnate, Akinduro, Sues EFCC for Unlawfully Declaring Him Wanted
Vanguard
....Demands N5bn Read more »
Nigeria: World Food Day - We're Doing All We Can to Tackle Hunger - Govt
Vanguard
...Nigeria's food loss stands at 855,629mt --FAO Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Agree On How to Crash Transport Fares, Food Prices
Vanguard
*Labour to be incorporated into economic council *FG to meet govs on full implementation of minimum wage this October Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram in Viral Video, Executes Two Red Cross Staff, Woman in Borno
Vanguard
The unconfirmed video clip, yesterday, indicated that some armed members of Boko Haram have gruesomely murdered two Red Cross staff, in Ngoshe Community of Gwoza Local Government… Read more »