June 25
Nigeria: Otedola Acquires Additional N17.2bn Worth of FBN Holdings' Shares, Now Holds 11.64% Stake
This Day
The Chairman of FBN Holdings Plc, Mr. Olufemi Otedola, has purchased an estimated N17.2billion worth of shares in the holding company to further cement his position as the single… Read more »
Nigeria: Over 1,800 Filling Stations Shut in North-East As Govt Moves Against Fuel Smuggling
This Day
Nearly 2,000 petrol outlets were shut in Nigeria's North-east yesterday to protest against an anti-smuggling operation that targeted some operators, the local head of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Another Nigerian Pilgrim Returns Lost €1,750 Pounds in Hajj
Vanguard
A Nigerian pilgrim, Muhammad Na'Allah from Gumi Local Government Area of Zamfara state has returned the sum of €1,750 (One thousand seven hundred and fifty euros) which he… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Suspected Bandits, Gunrunners in Plateau, Kaduna
Vanguard
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) and 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, Rukuba, near Jos, have arrested some suspected bandits and gunrunners in Plateau and Kaduna State. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Relieves Nelson, Appoints Dr. Conteh to Lead Search for UL Prez
Liberian Observer
In a move aimed at resolving a weeks-long standoff between the University of Liberia (UL) faculty and administration, President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr. has appointed Ambassador Dr.… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa DG Denies Corruption Scandal
Liberian Observer
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) has denied corruption allegations surrounding the World Bank-funded Liberia Sustainable Management… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Splashes N1.4bn As Bonus for Civil Servants
Leadership
Workers in Akwa Ibom State are to enjoy a N1.4 billion bonus. Read more »
Nigeria: Napoli to Lower Osimhen's Asking Price
Leadership
Napoli have lowering their asking price for Victor Osimhen. Read more »
Africa: Goodwill Message By Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Director of Conflict Management Directorate, to the 28th Technical Meeting Between the AUC and the Regional Economic Communities (Recs) On Early Warning, Abuja, 24 - 26 June 2024 [document]
African Union
H.E Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, Vice President, ECOWAS, Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa Refutes Media Report [press release]
New Dawn
"There was no disbursement done without the explicit 'no objection' from the World Bank" -DG Glassco Reacts Read more »
Nigeria: FAAN Unveils Armed Security Unit At Lagos Airport
Premium Times
The minister said the AVSEC inauguration is different from other practical steps being taken to address begging and extortion across airports in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Kill Nigerian University's Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Premium Times
Students and colleagues of the deceased have also taken to social media to mourn the late professor, sharing stories of how he positively impacted their lives. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Terms of Trade Falls 0.12%
Vanguard
All commodity terms of trade (ToT) declined by 0.12 percentage points in the first quarter of 2024 (Q1'24), just as the value of imports increased by 0.51 percentage points during… Read more »
Nigeria: Church Accuses Ex-Member of Alleged Blackmail Over Vehicle Gift, False Debt
Vanguard
The leadership of Grace Nation Church, Lagos, has accused a former member, one Omolayo Ibukun Michael, of using the media to blackmail it over two vehicles he gifted the church… Read more »
Nigeria: NCDC Declares Cholera Crisis, Sets Up Emergency Measures
Vanguard
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, yesterday activated a national cholera emergency centre, following the outbreak of the disease in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Approve N250,000 Demand to Match Inflationary Trend, Labour Tells Tinubu
Vanguard
Organised Labour has pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to prove his love for Nigerian workers and approve its demand of N250,000 minimum wage to reflect the present inflationary… Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Loans Drive Up Capital Importation By 19% to $330m
Vanguard
Increased loan inflows improved capital importation into Nigeria in January 2024 by 19 percent month-on-month, MoM, to $330 million from $280 million in December 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Appeal Court Upcoming Verdict and Consequences On Fubara-Wike Power Tussle
Premium Times
Analysts are praying that the appellate court gives a clear ruling to avoid speculations and conjectures. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Illicit Trade in Harvested Organs in Nigeria May Not Stop Soon [opinion]
Premium Times
To buck the trend, the existing laws governing organ transplants in Nigeria need to be expanded in depth. Read more »
Nigeria: 'People Are Threatening to Kill Judy, Hurt Our Children' - Yul Edochie Alleges
Premium Times
The actor announced a cash reward for informants Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Confirms Nine Cholera Cases, One Death
Premium Times
Giving an update on the cholera outbreak and the state's response, the health commissioner said it has spread to seven local government areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, Northern Governors Close Ranks Over Insecurity
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Northern leaders have pledged to work towards containing the insecurity ravaging the region and other parts of the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Govt Sanctions Magistrate, Registrar Over Misconduct
Leadership
Kano State Judicial Service Commission has recalled three magistrates from the bench and deferred the promotion of a court registrar over misconduct and judicial recklessness. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Arrest Suspected Gunrunners, Recover Arms in Plateau, Kaduna
Leadership
Troops of 3 Division/Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have arrested suspected notorious gunrunners, bandits, arms couriers and recovered arms as well as ammunition in several… Read more »
Nigeria: Courts Hear EFCC, Kwankwaso, Emirate Tussle Suits July 2, 11
Leadership
A Kano State High Court sitting at court two, Audu Bako Secretariat, has fixed July 11, 2024, as the hearing date for the motion on notice on the fundamental rights of Rabiu Musa… Read more »