June 25
Nigeria: Varsities Groan Under Heavy Electricity Bill
Daily Trust
Students may pay additional N80,000 to support bill payment Read more »
Nigeria: APM Terminals Recycles Used Tyres Into Footwear
Daily Trust
Determined to reduce the volume of used tyres littering the Lagos metropolis, transport and logistics giant, APM Terminals, have started recycling its discarded tyres into casual… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Submerges Trademore Estate in Abuja
Daily Trust
Panic yesterday gripped residents of Trademore Estate in Lugbe after a heavy rainfall in the nation's capital which flooded many parts of the estate. Read more »
Nigeria: Annual Report - NGX Slams N76.8m Fine On 9 Firms
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has imposed a N76.8 million fine on nine quoted companies for failure to file their audited financial statements after the regulatory due date. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido, Chioma's Thrilling 'Love Story'
Vanguard
....As they tie the knot today Read more »
Nigeria: APM Terminals Apapa Recycles Discarded Tyres Into Flipflops
This Day
APM Terminals Apapa has begun the recycling of its discarded tyres into flipflops. The terminal made this known in a statement to the press on Thursday. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Activates Emergency Centre As Cholera Disease Kills 53, Cases Rise to 1,528
Daily Trust
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has activated the National Cholera Multi-Sectoral Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in response to the escalating… Read more »
June 24
Liberia: Opposition Backs Watchdog's Report On 'State Decline'
New Republic
The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change has given its backing to report released by the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) relative to the state… Read more »
Nigeria: '1,528 Suspected Cases of Cholera, 53 Deaths Recorded'
Vanguard
...activates Nat'l Cholera Emergency Operation Centre Read more »
Liberia: Boakai's Net Worth Raises Questions
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai published his asset declaration details, estimating his net worth at $970,419.60. However, the details of the President's assets raise a critical… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea Bissau On Sixth Review of Extended Credit Facility Arrangement [document]
IMF
End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement are those of… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano's Drug Revolving Fund - a Story of Shared Responsibility and Success [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
The shortage of essential drugs is a global issue that particularly affects low- and middle-income countries with strained health systems. This problem is even more pronounced in… Read more »
Liberia: ArcelorMittal Announces Michiel Van Der Merwe To Be New CEO of ArcelorMittal Liberia [press release]
ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal Liberia announces the appointment of Michiel Van Der Merwe as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for ArcelorMittal Liberia, who will begin his tenure on 1 July… Read more »
Nigeria: 2026 World Cup - Super Eagles Can Still Qualify - Adepoju
Premium Times
Former Super Eagles midfielder believes the Eagles can still qualify for the 2026 World Cup by winning their remaining six matches. Read more »
Nigeria: Father Mikah Suleiman Kidnapped
Agenzia Fides
The parish priest of St. Raymond's Church in Damba (Gusau) in Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, Mikah Suleiman, was abducted by armed men who broke into the rectory on… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Requests Approval of Legislative Matters Before Senate Sessions
FrontPageAfrica
What appears to be a power struggle between Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung and Senate Pro Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence is unfolding at the Liberian Senate, a FrontPage… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Treading Dangerous Ground With Media
Liberian Observer
What was intended to be a cordial tête-à-tête between Presidential Press Secretary Kula Fofana and media executives on Thursday, June 20, turned sour when… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Publishes Assets Worth Nearly $1 Million
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Boakai has set a significant precedent in governance and public sector transparency by publicly disclosing his assets, income, and liabilities that were filed to… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Razes Christ Embassy Church Headquarters in Lagos
Daily Trust
An early morning fire has razed the headquarters of the Christ Embassy Church located in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State. Read more »
Nigeria: Who Needs an Emir? [blog]
CFR
The ongoing Emirship tussle in Nigeria begs broader questions about the place of traditional rulership in Africa's emerging democracies. Read more »
Gambia: 35,000 Metric Tons of Cement Arrived in Gambia - Jah Oil MD
Foroyaa
Mr. Momodou Hydara, the Managing Director of Jah Oil Company, Friday, 21 June 2024, announced the arrival of a vessel carrying 35,000 metric tons of cement imported by Jah Oil… Read more »
Gambia: New Nawec Boss Addresses Media On Their Challenges & Projects
Foroyaa
Gallo Saidy, the Managing Director of the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), Friday detailed the challenges his company is grappling with and how they are working to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actress Laide Bakare Denies Police Claim of Traffic Law Violation
Leadership
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has denied allegations by the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) that she stopped in transit for allegedly contravening traffic laws. Read more »
Nigeria: Plateau Group Urges Residents to Heed Order Against Blockage of Roads
Vanguard
Residents of Plateau State have been called upon to uphold the brotherhood spirit among residents by adhering to the ban on the blockage of roads during religious activities as… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Wike's Allies Hold Protest March After Police Ask NULGE to Suspend Protest
Premium Times
The political battle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, has slowed down governance in the oil-rich state. Read more »