November 13
Nigeria: Nigerian University Awards $20,000 Prize to Best-Graduating Student
Premium Times
During the convocation, the university graduated 749 students, including 30 who graduated with a First Class. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Returns From Saudi Arabia
Premium Times
The president arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 8. 00 p.m. and was welcomed by members of his administration. Read more »
Nigeria: Channel Funds to Industrialisation, Not Palliatives, Anglican Primate Tells Govt
Premium Times
The cleric commended the government for ensuring that the scope of intervention of TETFund expanded from building infrastructure to carrying out research programmes. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Octopus Energy, Idris Elba Kick Off Sierra Leone's First Wind Farm
Octopus Energy
Octopus Energy's generation arm, in partnership with Idris Elba, has kicked off its first renewables project in Africa, a pioneering wind farm on Sherbro Island in Sierra Leone. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Global Warming Is Over, Global Boiling Begins, Antonio Guterees Warns
Vanguard
The United Nations, UN, Secretary-General, António Guterres, has warned about the dire need for climate action and increased funding to support vulnerable nations, stressing… Read more »
Liberia: 72-Hour Ultimatum to Surrender 'Guinean Coup Plotter'
Liberian Observer
-- Court orders Executive to surrender Cherif's living body Read more »
Liberia: Police Probe Statutory Supt, Paramount Chief, Others for Murder in Nimba
Liberian Observer
-- Four, suspected of witchcraft activities, reportedly die at the hands of local authorities Read more »
Nigeria: Meningitis Killed 361 in 1 Year - NCDC
Leadership
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that between 2023 and 2024, the country recorded 4915 suspected and 380 confirmed cases of meningitis, with 361… Read more »
Nigeria: Coalition Calls for Electoral Reforms, Transparent Judiciary in Edo Dispute
Leadership
A coalition of INEC-accredited organisations has raised concerns over the recently concluded Edo State governorship election, held on September 21, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Urged to Drop Mine Rangers Bill Over Overlapping Functions
Leadership
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Efficiency in Governance has appealed to the Nigerian Senate to drop the controversial Nigerian Mine Rangers Service (NMRS) Bill (SB 253)… Read more »
Nigeria: Epileptic Power Supply in North May Last Longer
Leadership
The quest to resolve the power crisis in Northern Nigeria appears increasingly bleak as new revelations have surfaced regarding the mismanagement and neglect that have plunged the… Read more »
Nigeria: Hardest Economic Days Behind Us, Tinubu Assures Nigerians
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday declared a new chapter in Edo State's history with the triumph of democratic values as Senator Monday Okpebholo and Dennis Idahosa were sworn in as… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Stands for Two-State Solution to Israel-Palestine Conflict
This Day
It is with a profound sense of duty that I stand before you today as we work to end the Palestinian conflict and realise the two-state solution. This aim is as essential as it is… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Support Nigeria's Economic Reforms, Saudi Crown Prince, Salman, Tells Tinubu
This Day
Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has assured President Bola Tinubu that his country would support Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Property Taxes Can Help Nigeria, Others Develop - IMF
This Day
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted property taxes as a crucial but underutilised revenue source for Nigeria and other low-income countries aiming to achieve… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Grows Crude Oil Output By Over 1 Million Barrels in October
This Day
*IPMAN says it expects to agree petrol price with Dangote refinery in 48 hours*Crude nears two-week low as OPEC cuts demand view Read more »
Gambia: Commission Probes Latrikunda Market Pre-Financed Canteen Construction Amid Discrepancies
Foroyaa
The Local Government Commission of Inquiry has revealed conflicting testimonies regarding the pre-financed construction of canteens at Latrikunda Sabiji Market, with market… Read more »
Liberia: Atty. Facia B. Harris Elected Secretary General of the Bong County Bar Association
New Dawn
Atty. Facia B. Harris, Legal Associate at Beyond Law Chambers and International Woman of Courage (2022 Awardee), was on Monday, 11th November 2024, elected as the Secretary General… Read more »
Liberia: Energy Sector and Infrastructure Development - Managing National Energy Infrastructures in Liberia [opinion]
Liberian Observer
- Challenges and opportunities for emerging markets Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Appoints Independent Non-Executive Director
Premium Times
UBA also announced the retirement of Owanari Duke, who has served as an Independent Non-Executive Director since 2012. Read more »
Liberia: Woman, 41, Loses Hand in Accident At Arrow Alliance Group Wood Factory in Todee
Liberian Investigator
A 41-year-old woman identified as Bendu Johnson lost one of her hands in an accident at the Arrow Alliance Group wood processing factory, a supplier and exporter of Hevea rubber… Read more »
Africa: UPDF Sets Sights On Gold At Africa Military Games As Team Heads to Nigeria
Nile Post
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) are gearing up for a strong performance at the 2nd Africa Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria, with a 27-member team now officially on their… Read more »
Gambia: Brikama Hospital Equipped With Oxygen Cylinders to Save Lives
The Point
In a significant move geared towards saving the lives of patients and also complementing government's efforts in the quest to providing quality health services delivery to… Read more »
Gambia: Women and Society - Gambian Mother Shares Experience Raising an Autistic Son Amid Misconceptions
The Point
Sirreh Saho, a devoted Gambian mother, shares the challenges and joys of raising her son, who has autism spectrum disorder, in a society where autism awareness is scarce. Read more »
Gambia: Deputy Speaker Receives EU Delegation to Discuss Electoral Reforms
The Point
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Seedy S.K. Njie on Tuesday received in audience a high-ranking European Union (EU) delegation led by Ambassador-Designate Immaculada Roca I… Read more »
