May 09
Liberia: Boakai ITC Program Takes Shape
New Dawn
President Boakai's ambitious Information Technology and Communication (ITC) program, aimed at empowering 10,000 Liberian youth with digital skills, is swiftly gaining momentum. Read more »
Liberia: Western Cluster's Road Permit Suspended
New Dawn
Liberia's Public Works Ministry has suspended the road user permit (RUP- 220620-004) issued to Western Cluster Limited (WCL) for "violation of the terms of the permit." Read more »
Liberia: The Conspicuous Display of Juju or Charms At Football Matches Is Not Good Sportsmanship [opinion]
Liberian Observer
Soccer or the game of football throughout the world is a game of entertainment and sportsmanship which, according to the rules of the game, should be played void of any outside… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Rivers Lawmakers Can't Impeach Fubara - PDP
Premium Times
"The lawmakers claiming to be APC members lost their seats after their defection from the PDP, the political party platform on which they were elected into the House. Read more »
Nigeria: Confusion As Factional Speaker Emerges in Rivers Assembly
Premium Times
The factional speaker emerged a day after Governor Fubara declared that Rivers State has no House of Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Northern Elders Oppose CBN's Cybersecurity Levy
Vanguard
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), a prominent socio-cultural organization representing the interests of the Northern region of Nigeria, has strongly condemned the Central Bank of… Read more »
Liberia: Kush to Weah, Zombie to Boakai
New Republic
With just a little over three months in office, the new administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is beginning to grapple with difficulties in dealing with the scourge of… Read more »
Nigeria: Bullying in Schools - Stakeholders List Ways Out of Malaise
Vanguard
Recently, the video of a bullying incident at Lead British International School, Abuja, went viral, which eventually drew the attention of the authorities and the shutting down of… Read more »
Nigeria: Post Cop-28 - What's Next for Nigeria?
Vanguard
IT is approximately six months till the next COP 29, scheduled for 11th - 22nd November in Baku, Azerbaijan, where policymakers will gather to renew commitments towards the just… Read more »
Nigeria: Speaker Overrules Member Calling for Suspension of Cybersecurity Levy
Daily Trust
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, yesterday stepped down a motion calling for the suspension of the cybersecurity levy, which has sparked widespread… Read more »
Ghana: GNFS Ready to Rescue Flood Victims
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has conducted simulation exercises in readiness for recusing victims of potential flooding, as the rains set in. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Pledges to Complete Abuja-Kano Highway in One Year
Leadership
Minister of works, Engr. Nweze David Umahi, has declared the commitment of the federal government to complete the Abuja-Kaduna-Katsina-Kano Federal Highway within a record time. Read more »
Liberia: TNR Sub-Editor Bags Prestigious Award
New Republic
A charity group under the banner, "Second Chance Foundation for Better Future," has honored and certificated one of Liberia's leading newspapers, The New Republic Newspaper's… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Gives Gas Minister New Appointment [press release]
Premium Times
The president said he remains committed to unlocking Nigeria's immense gas potential to stimulate industrial development, job creation, and sustainable economic growth. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Start Producing Mobile Phones, Laptops Others - Naseni
Daily Trust
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has disclosed plans to produce laptops, android smartphones, lithium batteries and solar street lamps. Read more »
Nigeria: Utomi Speaks On Planned Mega Party Ahead of 2027
Premium Times
Mr Utomi says the planned mega party is to disrupt the current political order and deliver that impactful leadership that the country truly deserves. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Why Lawmakers Can't Impeach Fubara - PDP
Premium Times
The PDP said the lawmakers claiming to be APC members lost their seats after their defection from the PDP, the political party platform on which they were elected into the House. Read more »
Nigeria: Army Assesses State of Barracks Infrastructure in Gombe
Premium Times
The Nigerian Army assessment team said the visit to Gombe to assess the state of barracks infrastructure was crucial to boosting the morale of troops as well as impact positively… Read more »
Liberia: LNRCS Applauds President Boakai's May Declaration
Liberian Observer
The Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) has applauded President H. E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., for his official declaration, designating May as Red Cross Month and May 8 as… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone - Leading a Nation At Political Crossroads [opinion]
Daily Trust
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Ghana: Two Hackers Arrested By Security Agencies for Stealing From US-Based Ghanaian
Ghanaian Times
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Ghanaian security agencies have arrested two young men, Abdul Latif Abubakar, 22, and Mahammudu Araafat Yasir, 24, for their involvement… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Agro-Cargo Airport to Become Hub for Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Training
Premium Times
The facility would ensure that aircraft in the country need not travel overseas for routine maintenance. Read more »
May 08
Nigeria: Nigerians Turn to Unproven Asthma Treatments As Inhaler Costs Rise
VOA
In Nigeria, soaring inhaler costs pose a significant challenge for asthma patients, especially as the world marked Asthma Day this week. Read more »
Liberia: Hundreds Of Officials Yet To Declare Assets
New Republic
It appears that declaration of assets by public officials is becoming a stumbling block to the realization of Joseph Nyumah Boakai's agenda and quest for transparency and… Read more »
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Bill - Attorney-General Ask Chief Justice to Allow Full Media Coverage of Proceedings
Accra Times
The recommendation comes in the wake of high public interest on the controversial issue of LGBTQ criminalisation in Ghana after Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family… Read more »