June 27
Nigeria: Igbo Has Right to Self-Determination As Last Resort - Ibn
Vanguard
The Igbo-Biafra Nationalists, IBN, on Thursday, said the Igbo region has the right to Self-determination as a last resort to address the issue of marginalisation. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I'm Yet to Get Married - Don Jazzy
Vanguard
Nigerian music icon Don Jazzy has disclosed the reason is yet to get married. Read more »
Nigeria: Shettima Presides Over NEC
Vanguard
VICE President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the 142nd National Economic Council, NEC, meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Governors Establishing State Varsities They Can't Fund - ASUU
Vanguard
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) said governors are establishing state universities they cannot fund. Read more »
Nigeria: Climate Change - Ikpeazu Calls for Adoption of Green Economy
Vanguard
Former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has urged Nigerians and Africans to embrace the green economy revolution to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa Workers Expresses Disappointment
New Republic
The Workers Association of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAAWA) has expressed graveconcern over the misapplication of project funds within the National… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Injured As Farmers, Herders Clash in Jigawa
Vanguard
Three persons were confirmed injured when farmers and herders clashed around Baranda Forest in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa, the state Police Command confirmed on… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Generated N501 Billion Revenue in 2023 - Official
Premium Times
"Taxes paid to the government of the federation also grew at various times in the period under review up to $77.7 million and N17.6 billion, respectively," Mr Bello-Koko said. Read more »
Nigeria: Southern Governors' Forum Moves to Foster Trade, Investment
Vanguard
The Southern Governors Forum has disclosed plan to set up Southern States Development Agenda (SSDA), that will outline a holistic plan to foster trade and investment, sustainable… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Grants Mohbad's Family Permission to Conduct Second Autopsy
Premium Times
The Aloba family rejected the previous autopsy results. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can Generate N16. 2tr Annually From Palm Oil - Dogara
Leadership
A former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara has urged President Bola Tinubu to develop oil palm cultivation, noting it could generate up to N16.2… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Health Sector Has Collapsed, Says Obi
Leadership
A former Anambra State governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, has bemoaned the state of the nation's health sector… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Fake Ginny Milk in Circulation
Leadership
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert concerning the circulation of fake Ginny non-dairy creamer milk in Nigerian… Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Address Substance Use Disorders
GhanaToday
The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has assured that the government was committed to addressing the global drug problem, acknowledging the challenges posed by drug… Read more »
Nigeria: We're Only Platform That Can Fetch Obi Victory in 2027 - Labour Party
Daily Trust
Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in 2023 election, cannot emerge victorious in 2027 if he contests outside the party, National Vice Chairman, Ayo Olorunfemi, has… Read more »
Ghana: UG Lecturer and Students Implicated in Gh¢106,800 Fraud
Accra Times
The investigation revealed that 32 students were deceived by the scheme, and upon contacting them, they confirmed that Appiah and Ansong had demanded and received payments ranging… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Suspected Fake Military Officers
Premium Times
EFCC says one the multiple victims of the alleged fraudulent activities of the suspects claimed a loss of N21 million. Read more »
Nigeria: We' Won't Gag the Nigerian Media - Nigerian Govt
Premium Times
"The Tinubu's administration is therefore, dedicated to creating an environment where journalists can work freely, without intimidation, and with the assurance that their rights… Read more »
Nigeria: Five Feared Killed As Gunmen Attack Police Facility in Ebonyi, Raze Vehicles
Premium Times
The gunmen were said to have invaded the police facility at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: No Child Should Be Denied Access to Education - Labour Minister
Leadership
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has stressed the need to ensure every child has access to education in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Laud New CBN Policy On Diaspora Remittances, Urge Close Monitoring of IMTOs
Leadership
Economic experts have commended the Central Bank of Nigeria on its latest decision to allow eligible International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) to sell foreign exchange… Read more »
Nigeria: After High Profile Visits, Atiku Travels to Europe
Leadership
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, has embarked on a business trip to Europe days after visiting former… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Cut Short Recess Over National, Constitutional Issues
Leadership
The Senate has cut-short its recess to attend to national and constitutional issues, the spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, has said. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S. Geological Society Partners Nigeria for Career Development Webinar
Leadership
Geological Society of America (GSA) is collaborating with the Geological Society of Nigeria to convene a Career Development Webinar for geologists. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Launch of Two World Bank Economic Reports [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today launched (i) the Burkina Faso Economic Update and (ii) the Country Economic Memorandum (CEM). Read more »