July 05
Namibia: Ghana Keen to Work With Namport
Namibian
A delegation from Ghana, led by Ghana's minister of foreign affairs and regional integration, Shirley Botchwey, paid the Namibian Ports Authority a visit yesterday. Read more »
Ghana: Prof. John Gatsi Calls for Transparency in Bank of Ghana Recapitalisation
Accra Times
The economist pointed out that such disclosures are standard practice in the banking sector, where universal banks routinely announce their recapitalisation plans to shareholders… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Challenges Not Insurmountable - Sanusi
Vanguard
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, said challenges bedeviling Nigeria are not insurmountable. Read more »
Nigeria: Poultry Farmers Bemoan Hardship Amidst Rising Production Cost
Premium Times
Several farmers who spoke with PREMIUM TIMES lamented that the rising cost of maize and soybeans is making the poultry business unsustainable Read more »
Liberia: CSA Sets Stage for Efficient, Vibrant Civil Service
Liberian Observer
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) is making significant strides in ensuring the integrity and efficiency of the Liberian civil service by identifying and addressing issues related to… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon's President's Daughter, Brenda, Reveals Lesbian Status
Premium Times
President Paul Biya, one of Africa's longest-serving leaders, has been vocal against gay rights, intensifying the impact of his daughter's public display. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Increases Mining Rates for Minerals
Premium Times
Mr Alake said mining operators were making huge amounts of money but refused to remit appropriate levies to the federal government. Read more »
Nigeria: High Petrol, Transport Costs - NNPC Intervenes, Rolls Out 12 New CNG Stations
Leadership
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC), in partnership with NIPCO, has commissioned 12 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations in Abuja and Lagos in a move to alleviate… Read more »
Nigeria: No Cause for Alarm Over GMOs, Govt Declares
Leadership
The federal government yesterday allayed fears around the genetically modified crops in Nigeria, insisting that they are safe and pose no harm to humans, animals and environment. Read more »
Nigeria: $150bn Loan - Reactions Trail Signing of Samoa Agreement
Leadership
Amid criticisms, the federal government has defended its signing of the Samoa Agreement at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat in… Read more »
Nigeria: Major Milestone As Nigeria Wins Hosting Rights to $5bn African Energy Bank
Leadership
Nigeria has emerged victorious in the bid to host the headquarters of the $5 billion African Energy Bank, a major milestone in the country's energy sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement Signed in Interest of Nigeria, Says Federal Govt
Leadership
The Federal Government has reacted to the media report about a purported Samoa Deal, suggesting that it has accepted to recognise the rights of LGBT community in Nigeria in… Read more »
Nigeria: 21 LGAs in 10 States, Federal Capital Territory Submerged in Flood - Govt
Vanguard
THE Federal Government said yesterday no fewer than 21 local government areas in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been submerged by flood as a result of… Read more »
Nigeria: Samoa Agreement in Interest of Nigeria - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government yesterday defended the SAMOA Agreement, saying it was signed in the interest of Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: We've Arrested 4,000 Criminals in 6 Months - Lagos CP Adegoke
Vanguard
Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Police Command, Fayoade Adegoke, has disclosed that the command has arrested no fewer than 4,000 suspected criminals, who have been prosecuted… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Suspends Ten Private Jet Operators
Premium Times
The NCAA warned that it is illegal to engage PNCF holders for commercial purposes Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Ramps Up Transition to Gas-Powered Vehicles, Launches 12 CNG Stations in Abuja, Lagos
This Day
The federal government through the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is ramping up efforts to ensure the penetration of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for powering… Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Lekki Command Engages Port Corridor Against Drugs
This Day
Recently, officials of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Lekky Deep Seaport, Ibeju-Lekki, organised walk against drug trafficking to commemorate 2024… Read more »
Nigeria: To Enhance Operation, NPA Acquires Tugboats for Dangote Refinery, Lekki Port
This Day
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, yesterday in Lagos commissioned two newly acquired 80 tons bollard pull tugboats to enhance the berthing of vessels at… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Donate Your Pension to Churches, Mosques, Sanwo-Olu Advises Retiring Civil Servants
This Day
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has advised the 2000 retirees from the state's civil service who got their contributory pension worth about N4.46b not to donate it to churches, mosques… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Probes $5.7bn 3,050 Megawatts Mambila Power Contract, Seeks Plant's Inclusion in Tinubu's Legacy Projects
This Day
The Senate yesterday unanimously resolved to probe the $5.79 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project (MHEPP) located in Taraba State. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Efforts to Entrench Transparency, Fraudulent Activities Pervade Passport Offices Nationwide
This Day
Despite the efforts by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo to ensure transparent passport processing and to make applicants receive their passports in less than 36 hours… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Puts 18 States, FCT On Flood Alert
Daily Trust
The federal government yesterday raised the alarm over possible severe flooding beginning from the end of this month, saying 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are… Read more »
Nigeria: Malaria - the Silent Killer, a Major Public Health Concern
Daily Trust
Malaria is a life-threatening disease that continues to ravage Nigeria, accounting for a significant proportion of global cases and deaths. As a tropical country, Nigeria is prone… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Polio Is Spreading After Nigeria Was Declared Free - Unicef
Daily Trust
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has said polio has returned to Nigeria and is spreading to many states after the country was declared polio-free… Read more »