November 22
Nigeria: Dozzy Couture Opens New Showroom in Lagos
Premium Times
The showroom features an extensive collection of ready-to-wear men's clothing, including kaftans, traditional attire, corporate and casual wear, and accessories. Read more »
Nigeria: How 70-Year-Old Woman Was Murdered, Buried in Shallow Grave - Police
Premium Times
Police said one of the suspects demanded ransom from the victim's children weeks after allegedly murdering her. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Speaks On Simon Ekpa's Arrest, Possible Extradition
Premium Times
The Finnish police said Mr Ekpa "has contributed to violence and crimes against civilians in South-eastern Nigeria." Read more »
Liberia: ALJA Condemns Boakai's Attempt to Undermine Separation of Powers Principle
Liberian Observer
The Association of Liberian Journalists in the Americas (ALJA) has expressed consternation over the decision of President Joseph Nyumah Boakai to bypass House Speaker Jonathan… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Strikes Deal With IOM On Revised Migration Policy, Says 6.1m Nigerians Still Displaced
This Day
The federal government has revealed that no less than 6.1 million Nigerians are still displaced due to natural disasters and insecurity. Read more »
Nigeria: Constitution Review - Governors in Support of Amendment Process, Says Benjamin Kalu
This Day
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, said he has secured the backing of Nigerian governors for the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution (as… Read more »
Nigeria: We Built Oil Refinery When No IOC Was Willing, Says Dangote Group's Edwin
This Day
The Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, has taken a swipe at Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron as well as other international oil… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to IMF - Our Reforms Now Bearing Positive Results
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable, saying his government's economic reforms have… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC to Deploy Low Security Risk, High Integrity Oil Pipelines Nationwide
This Day
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday said it was working to ensure the deployment of high integrity crude oil and gas pipeline infrastructure nationwide… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Passes MCC Scorecard but Struggles in Health and Education
Liberian Investigator
Liberia has passed the critical eligibility criteria for the Millennium Challenge Corporation's (MCC) fiscal year 2025 country scorecard, including the hard hurdles of corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Workers to Enjoy N70,000 Minimum Wage From December
This Day
Yinka Oyebode writes that workers and pensioners in Ekiti State will from December, 2024 begin to earn the N70,000 minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: How Sacked Unizik VC Fraudulently Obtained Professorship - University
Premium Times
Mr Odoh, now a disputed professor, was sacked as vice-chancellor of UNIZIK, about three weeks after his appointment. Read more »
Nigeria: Abiodun, Adebutu Trade Words Over Harassment, Intimidation
Vanguard
The 2023 People's Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Ogun State, Mr Oladipupo Adebutu, yesterday, urged President Bola Tinubu to call Governor Dapo Abiodun to order,… Read more »
Africa: Africa and Chidimma Adetshina's Miss Universe Experience [editorial]
Vanguard
Nigeria once again proved itself to the world as the home of beauty, elegance and excellence over the past weekend when Chidimma Vanessa Adetshina, who represented our country,… Read more »
Nigeria: 2027 - Come, Continue Your Father's Legacy in Lagos - Middle Belt Group Tells Seyi Tinubu
Vanguard
The Lagos branch of the Middle Belt youths has endorsed Seyi Tinubu, urging him to take over as governor of Lagos State in 2027 to continue building on the Bola Tinubu structure… Read more »
Nigeria: Safety Nets for Poor, Vulnerable Nigerians, a Priority, Tinubu Tells IMF Chief
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has assured the International Monetary Fund, IMF of his commitment to prioritize the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable Nigerians, even as his economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism - Presidency Mum, DHQ Thrilled Over Arrest of Simon Ekpa, 4 Others
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters was yesterday excited over the arrest of the factional leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Simon Ekpa, and four others by the government of… Read more »
Nigeria: Gencos Count Losses, Say Grid Collapses Pose Danger to Power Sector
Vanguard
Power generation companies have expressed concern over the adverse effects of frequent electricity grid collapses in the country, warning that the issue poses a significant threat… Read more »
Liberia: COP29 - Draft Document On Finance Release, Who's Paying Undecided
Liberian Observer
With just a day to climax the 29th Session of the Conference of Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the organizers have released the draft… Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - UN Chief Calls for Climate Justice Amidst Anxieties Over New Finance Targets
Premium Times
Mr Guterres said there is a need for a major push to get discussions over the finishing line to deliver an ambitious and balanced package on all pending issues, with a new finance… Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Seven Key Demands of African Negotiators Amidst Draft Text Showdown
Premium Times
The AGN said it is critical that Parties agree to specific commitments to reduce the high cost of capital, increase mobilisation ratios, and extend the reach of non-debt financial… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Raise Taxes On Vulnerable Nigerians - Tinubu to World Leaders
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured world leaders that his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable even as the economic reforms… Read more »
Liberia: Lawmakers Urged to Resolve the Crisis Through a Legal Framework
New Dawn
Liberia believes that a speedy resolution of the stalemate at the House of Representatives will demonstrate leadership between majority and minority blocs. Read more »
Liberia: Senior Pro Unveils New Jerseys for the 2024/2025 LFA Season
Liberian Investigator
Upper Women's League club, Senior Female Professional, has officially unveiled their new home and away jerseys for the 2024/2025 Liberia Football Association (LFA) season. Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Proposes Liberia's Own 'Doing Business Survey' to Boost Economic Growth
Liberian Investigator
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has called for the creation of a Liberia-specific "Doing Business Survey" to assess and improve the country's… Read more »
