October 15
Liberia: Govt of Liberia, World Bank Break Ground for Installation of 20mw Solar Plant
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank, has officially broken ground for a 20MW solar power plant, a significant step towards enhancing the nation's… Read more »
Liberia: NPHIL Confirms Three New Cases of Mpox-Clade-
FrontPageAfrica
The Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, has confirmed three new cases, summing up a total of 11 cases of… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Commission Roll-Up Sleeves to Curb Trafficking in Persons
FrontPageAfrica
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Monday, October 14, 2024, begins its 16th Annual Meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against… Read more »
Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Donates 40-Foot Container of Medical Supplies to G.W. Harley Hospital in Nimba County
FrontPageAfrica
In a continued effort to support Liberia's healthcare system, ArcelorMittal Liberia has donated a 40-foot container filled with medical supplies and equipment to the G.W. Harley… Read more »
Nigeria: Cop 2024 - Nigeria Seeks African Unity On Climate Actions
Daily Trust
Nigeria has called for collective actions from African countries to save the continent from climate-induced environmental degradation. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Unveils New Scheme to Control Inflation, Create Jobs
Vanguard
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has unveiled an ambitious agenda for economic reform to reduce inflation, create jobs, and foster… Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout - Six Power Plants Reconnected, Power 90% Restored - TCN
Vanguard
Twenty-four hours after Nigeria's electricity grid suffered its sixth collapse this year, recovery efforts are underway. Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Recovery Underway - TCN
Leadership
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced significant progress in recovering the national grid following a partial power outage on Monday, October 14, at 6:48pm. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Inaugurates New Committee On 2009 Agreement With Varsity Unions
Leadership
The Federal Government has inaugurated a new seven-man committee to renegotiate the 2009 agreements with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other University-based… Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Laments Increasing Number of Pending Cases, Threatens Sack of Non-Performing Judges
This Day
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has lamented the increasing number of cases pending in superior courts across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Oxfam, CISLAC Seek Tax Reform to Address Widening Wealth Gap Among Nigerians
Premium Times
The groups called for measures to address tax evasion by the rich in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: 73% of Abia Residents Drink Water Contaminated With Faeces - Study
Vanguard
...As UNICEF Advocates for Commitment to Handwashing Read more »
Nigeria: Tackle Hardship, Nigerians Not Keen About Cabinet Reshuffle, CSOs Tell Tinubu
Vanguard
Civil society organisations, CSOs, yesterday, challenged President Bola Tinubu to tackle hardship in the country, saying Nigerians are not keen about the cabinet reshuffle for… Read more »
Nigeria: Bill to Establish Nigerian Coast Guard Scales Second Reading in Senate
Premium Times
The sponsor said the bill sought to establish the Nigerian Coast Guard to be charged with the responsibility of securing maritime zones within Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Herbert Wigwe's Family Refutes Dispute Over Late Banker's Assets, Father's Involvement
Premium Times
The family denied any family battle over the late Herbert Wigwe's estate. Read more »
Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy's Alleged Role
Premium Times
Darlington was arrested over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to Burna Boy. Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Urges Airline Operators to 'Treat Nigerians Well', Serve Local Dishes
Premium Times
The minister decried how some foreign airlines lift Nigerian Passengers with outdated aircraft while using the most modern ones in other countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Annual Inflation Rate Rises After Two Months Consecutive Fall
Premium Times
The September 2024 Headline inflation rate showed an increase of 0.55 per cent compared to the August 2024 headline inflation rate. Read more »
Nigeria: Abia Govt Begins Disbursement of Interest-Free Loans to 302 Farmers - Official
Premium Times
The beneficiaries had received government-sponsored training in various agricultural ventures. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 18m Residents for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Premium Times
According to Mr Bowale, 85 per cent of people from nine months to 44 years will be given Yellow Booster doses while other vaccines will be administered too. Read more »
Nigeria: Fact-Check - Did Akpabio Advise Nigerians to Go for Free Food Whenever They See One?
Premium Times
In a video clip, a voice that sounds like Mr Akpabio says, "Times are difficult, and wherever you see free food, please endeavour to avail yourself." Read more »
Nigeria: Many Nigerian Lawmakers Consume, Trade in Hard Drugs - Senator
Premium Times
The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Inflation Relief Through Agriculture
Premium Times
"We are looking to food production to help bring down inflation." Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Red Rail Will Transport Up to 500,000 Commuters Daily - Sanwo-Olu
Premium Times
The governor said the Red Rail Line solidifies his administration's transportation legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Interest Rate Hike in September Done in Anticipation of Fuel Price Increase - Cardoso
Premium Times
Mr Cardoso explained that CBN anticipated the price increase and used the interest rate hike to cushion its inflationary impact. Read more »
