November 13
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Pressure Officials to Manipulate Budgets for Their Gains - Jega
Premium Times
Mr Jega alleged that some legislators attempted to influence budget allocations and secure contracts, undermining public officials' efforts to maintain integrity. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Working to Fulfil All Agreements With Labour - Govt
Vanguard
-- Pleads for time and patience Read more »
West Africa: Authorities Must Repeal Colonial Vagrancy Laws Following Historic ECOWAS Ruling
AI London
The Sierra Leonean authorities must repeal vagrancy laws without delay, following a landmark ruling by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Court that the… Read more »
West Africa: Pandemic Preparedness in West Africa - Multiplayer Collaborative Solutions for a Changing Climate [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified climate change as one of humanity's most significant health threat, with significant impacts across Africa. Rising temperatures… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Orders Togo to Pay CFA 5 Million Damages to Citizen
Premium Times
The court held that Togo violated the right of Mr Menveinoyou to a fair and timely appeal. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Assembly Confirms Okpebholo's Nominee As Attorney-General
Premium Times
Governor Monday Okpebholo announced Mr Osagie as his nominee for the office shortly after taking the oath of office as governor of the state on Tuesday. Read more »
Gambia: Judge Criticises Minister of Health for Failing to Appear in Aki Case
Foroyaa
Dr Ahmadou Lamin Samateh, the Minister of Health has been criticised by Justice Ebrima Jaiteh of the Banjul High Court for failing to appear in the Acute Kidney Infection (AKI)… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Should Be an Example [editorial]
Foroyaa
The heightened tension between the party in power and those in the opposition is not in the best interest of Senegal. There is evidence that Prime Minister Sonko's envoy has been… Read more »
Gambia: Former Acting KMC CEO Detained for Alleged Witness Interference
Foroyaa
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has ordered the detention of Jaja Cham, the former acting Chief Executive Officer of the Kanifing Municipal Council (KMC), at Mile 2… Read more »
Nigeria: Immigration Raises Alarm Over Increasing Irregular Migrants Entering Nigeria
Vanguard
The Controller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Edo State Command, Martins Moye, has raised alarm over the rising number of irregular migrants entering Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Asset Recovery Is Crucial to Fight Against Corruption - EFCC Chair
Premium Times
"If you allow the corrupt or those that you are investigating to have access to the proceeds of their crimes, they will fight you with it," EFCC chair Olukoyede said. Read more »
Ghana: Health Ministry Launches National Strategy for Sickle Cell Disease, Vaccine Policy
GhanaToday
To advance the treatment of sickle cell disease in the country, the Ministry of Health has launched the National Sickle Cell Disease Strategy for 2024 to 2028, along with a… Read more »
Nigeria: Oshiomhole's Son, Eight Other Children of Nigerian Politicians Embarking On Public Service
Vanguard
In Nigeria, the children of prominent politicians are increasingly stepping into governance, securing key roles at both state and national levels across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: WTO to Hold Special Meeting for Next DG Selection - Okonjo-Iweala
Vanguard
The World Trade Organization has announced it will hold a special meeting of its General Council to move forward with the selection process for the next Director-General. Read more »
Nigeria: High Interest Rates, Insecurity Lead to Business Constraints in Nigeria - CBN Survey
Premium Times
Additional constraints identified by the survey include multiple taxation, unreliable power supply, and an unfavourable economic climate. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Launch Lithium, Rare Earth Processing Plants
Premium Times
The move is part of the government's strategy to diversify the economy away from oil and capitalise on the growing demand for lithium, a key component in rechargeable batteries. Read more »
Nigeria: Dasuki Money Trail - How Ex-NSA Approved Suspicious Billions for Family Friends
Premium Times
Over the three years of Mr Dasuki's tenure, his office made several transfers of millions of dollars to the couple's bank accounts. Read more »
Liberia: Senators Bid Farewell to Sumo Kupee
New Dawn
Born in 1959, the late Senator Kupee served the Lofa County Legislative Caucus from the 52nd to the 53rd Legislature. Read more »
Liberia: Government Lapse Leading Miners to Community Forests
Liberian Observer
In early June, villagers seized a team of miners and their equipment for operating in the Salayea Community Forest without their consent and sued them. Read more »
Liberia: A Sign of Legitimacy?
Liberian Observer
While the members of the Majority Bloc of the House of Representatives and the Speaker J. Fonati Koffa group battle it out for legitimacy, power and control, the former seems to be… Read more »
Liberia: Health Workers Want Salaries Classified
Liberian Observer
A group of Physician Assistants, Nurses, Pharmacists, and OR-Technicians, representing the Professional Health Workers Association of Liberia, has formally petitioned the Liberian… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$1.5M Project Launched to Enhance Political Governance, Accountability
Liberian Observer
In a collaborative effort to enhance democratic governance in Liberia, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) and Naymote Partners for Democratic… Read more »
Liberia: LRA Executives Commit to Institutional Reform and Enhanced Revenue Collection
Liberian Investigator
The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), James Dorbor Jallah, along with Deputy Commissioners for Administration and Technical Affairs, pledged their… Read more »
Liberia: 14,000 Customers, Less Than 5,000 Pay Water Bills, Says LWSC Boss Mo Ali
Liberian Investigator
The Liberia Water and Sewer Corporation (LWSC) has raised alarm over the low number of water consumers paying their bills, compared to the many who reportedly access public water… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Lawmakers Fret Over Influx of Bandits in Rafi Local Government Area
Premium Times
Lawmaker says bandits killed seven people, injured four and abducted 21 others during an attack on 5 November Read more »
