June 18
Nigeria: Army Revises Recruit Training Curriculum to End Terrorism
Vanguard
The Nigerian Army has reviewed recruit training curriculum to strengthen the capacity of newly enlisted soldiers to effectively tackle terrorism, insurgency and emerging security… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Speak On How Lover Killed Married Woman, Leaving Body Inside Culvert
Premium Times
The latest development occurred days after a 33-year-old man, Ifechukwu Okechukwu, allegedly killed and secretly buried his 23-year-old girlfriend in the South-eastern state. Read more »
Niger: The Politics of Jobless Growth Under Tinubu [analysis]
African Arguments
On 29 May 2023, moments after taking the oath of office, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared: "Fuel subsidy is gone." The announcement marked the beginning of one of the most… Read more »
Nigeria: NEC Approves N83.2bn to Tackle Flooding, Climate-Related Emergencies
Premium Times
The National Economic Council has approved N83.2 billion for proactive interventions to mitigate flooding and other climate-related disasters across Nigeria, as authorities warn of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Bans Graduation, End-of-Session Parties Across Public, Private Schools
Premium Times
The Ogun State Government threatened to sanction any school found flouting the directive would be sanctioned in accordance with applicable regulations. Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Soldiers, 22 Terrorists Killed in Deadly Airport Attack
Premium Times
Explosions and gunfire lasting more than an hour erupted early Thursday morning at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Giving Publicity to Terrorists, Information Minister Urges Nigerian Media
Premium Times
Please take these terrorists and criminals off your front pages," the minister said. "This is what they crave for free of charge." Read more »
Africa: Semenyo Says Ghana's World Cup Journey Is Only Beginning After Dramatic Panama Triumph
CAF
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo believes the Black Stars' dramatic opening victory over Panama has given the team the confidence and belief needed to face the even greater challenges… Read more »
Nigeria: Xenophobia - Boycotting Pan-African Firms Threatens Jobs, Economic Integration - Mupita
Leadership
As renewed xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals in South Africa continue to generate outrage across the continent, president and chief executive officer of MTN Group, Ralph… Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Data Infrastructure Undermines Banks Ai Profitability Drive - Report
Leadership
As banks in Nigeria and across the African continent accelerate investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operations and improve customer experience, experts have… Read more »
Liberia: Govt to Retire 6,000 Employees
New Dawn
The Civil Service Agency (CSA) announced Wednesday that 6,000 government employees will be retired this year as part of the 2026 National Retirement Exercise. Read more »
South Africa: Liberians Seek Repatriation From South Africa
New Dawn
The Government of Liberia announced that approximately 263 Liberians in South Africa have requested assistance to leave the country, with 21 to 23 individuals seeking immediate… Read more »
Africa: World Bank Approves $40 Million to Boost Agricultural Value Chains and Job Creation in Sierra Leone [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank Group today approved a $40 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to support the Sustainable Agricultural Value-chains Intensification for Growth… Read more »
Nigeria: Arresting Journalists Not the Answer to Media-Security Disputes, IPI Tells Nigerian Authorities
Premium Times
The President of IPI Nigeria, Musikilu Mojeed, said tensions between journalists and security agencies should be managed through dialogue, professional accountability structures… Read more »
Nigeria: #ekitidecides2026 - Oyebanji, 13 Challengers in Race for Ekiti Government House
Premium Times
Despite the array of parties and candidates, only two parties, the PDP and the ADC, have shown the capacity to run against the tide of the election. Read more »
Nigeria: Ambition Without Architecture - Why Nigeria Must Regulate AI [opinion]
Premium Times
When technology advances this fast without safeguards, it ceases to be neutral; it deepens inequality and erodes citizens' dignity. Read more »
Africa: The Quiet Work of Becoming - Why Africa Needs Leaders Who Are More Present Than Performative [opinion]
Premium Times
As Africa continues its journey of renewal and transformation, perhaps the most important leadership question is not how much influence we have, how many people we lead, or how… Read more »
Nigeria: 'It Hurts Beyond Words' - Osimhen Opens Up On Nigeria's World Cup Heartbreak
Leadership
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has spoken candidly about Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the disappointment as a painful setback for both… Read more »
Nigeria: Safety Investigation Bureau Probes Benue Boat Accident
Leadership
The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has begun probe into the deadly boat accident in Benue State that claimed 11 lives.NSIB director general Alex Badeh Jr., led a team… Read more »
Nigeria: DBN Secures €200m European Investment Bank Loan for Green Digital Growth
Leadership
The European Investment Bank's development arm, EIB Global, and the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) have signed a €200 million financing agreement aimed at supporting… Read more »
Liberia: Govt, AfDB Sign U.S.$16.7m Fiscal Sustainability Agreement
Liberian Observer
The government and the African Development Bank on Wednesday, officially signed a US$16.7 million loan agreement, aimed at boosting Fiscal Sustainability and Mining sector… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Targets Retirement of Over 6,000 Civil Servants
Liberian Observer
The government is preparing to retire more than 6,000 public servants in what officials describe as one of the country's largest civil service restructuring exercises in decades, a… Read more »
Liberia: U.S.$1 Million Educational Facility Launched in Margibi County
New Dawn
In support of the Government of Liberia's efforts to decentralize educational opportunities nationwide, Dr. Maria Seton, a Liberian based in the United States, has launched a US$1… Read more »
Liberia: Citizens Rescue St. Paul River Ferry After Two-Year Breakdown
New Dawn
Residents of Sanoyea and Fuamah districts, with support from local leaders, youths, and elders, have successfully recovered a ferry that had been stranded downstream on the St.… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Kidnappers Are Raiding Schools - Way Out - Naptan Boss
Vanguard
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria, NAPTAN, Chief Deolu Ogunbanjo, has said kidnappers and criminal elements are focusing… Read more »
