October 28
Nigeria: Minister Meets Tinubu Over Electricity Situation in Northern Nigeria, Suggests Long-Term Solution
Premium Times
The minister confirmed that the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) had identified the problems, and its engineers are already trying to fix them. Read more »
Nigeria: Bayelsa Confirms Receipt of N3billion Flood Prevention Fund From Federal Govt
Premium Times
Bayelsa is listed among the 21 Nigerian states at risk of flooding. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Arraign Inspector Who Killed Nigerian Musician
Premium Times
The musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, was shot dead by the police inspector at the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command on Friday. Read more »
Nigeria: Constitution Amendment - Nigeria's Speaker Wants Joint Tickets, Reserved Legislative Seats for Women
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"I have directed the Constitutional Review Committee to focus on reforms that promote gender equity." Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Incoming APC Govt Criticises Obaseki's Last-Minute Recruitment of 4,000 Teachers
Premium Times
The Edo government has reacted to the criticism. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Depriving Bayelsa of Revenue From Gas Flaring - Diri
Premium Times
The governor lamented the situation in which oil companies situate their administrative offices far from their operational bases, "shortchanging" states like Bayelsa in terms of… Read more »
Nigeria: Cargo Tracking Contract - How Delayed Execution Cost Nigeria $500m Annually - Shippers' Council
Premium Times
Nigeria has lost almost $2.5 billion within the last five years due to delayed implementation of the cargo inspection contract, says the shippers' council. Read more »
Nigeria: New Lottery Strategy to Boost Economic Opportunities, Says Tinubu
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has announced a new strategy for the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF), aimed at enhancing economic opportunities for Nigerians and fostering socio-economic… Read more »
Mali: Author Activist Remained Arbitrarily Detained: Étienne Sissoko [press release]
AI London
On 14 October, the Bamako Court of Appeal ordered Étienne Sissoko's provisional release pending his appeal trial on 11 November, but the decision was suspended later the… Read more »
Liberia: The Ripple Effect of Financial Inclusion and Women's Economic Empowerment
Liberian Observer
I met Mary (not her real name), a mother of five from Bong County, Liberia, last November. She joined BRAC in 2020, taking her first loan of LRD 25,000 (USD 130) to stock her small… Read more »
Liberia: Comprehensive Audit Imminent At LNBA
Liberian Observer
-- As candidate Forkeyoh promises fiscal discipline Read more »
Liberia: 'Liberia's Future Depends On Liberians'
Liberian Observer
At Cuttington University's Graduate School of Global Affairs and Public Policy lecture series on Friday, October 25, 2024, Dr. Rudolph Bropleh, Vice President of the Graduate and… Read more »
Liberia: War Against Crime in Bong
Liberian Observer
The Community Watch Forum of Liberia (CWFL) has trained and graduated 1,225 individuals on how to pass on "sensitive information" about criminals and their operations to police and… Read more »
Liberia: The CDC Youth League Condemns Attempted Coup to Oust Speaker, Calls for Unity Among Party Lawmakers
Liberian Investigator
The Revolutionary National Youth League of the CDC has strongly condemned the alleged attempt to remove Speaker J. Fonati Koffa, accusing President Boakai and Vice President… Read more »
Liberia: Environmental Eyes Calls for Establishment of Environmental Court in Liberia
Liberian Investigator
The Environmental Eyes and Consultancy Firm (EECAF) has issued a formal call for the establishment of a dedicated environmental court in Liberia. Following an extensive… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Flying Eagles Qualify for Wafu B U20 Final, Secure Afcon Ticket
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The Flying Eagles will face Ghana in the final on Wednesday, aiming to defend their title and make Nigeria proud Read more »
Nigeria: Green Energy's Dirty Secret - Illegal Lithium Trade Thrives in Oyo
Premium Times
The global demand for lithium has extended to Nigeria, where a market for illicitly mined lithium minerals is thriving in the international border areas of Oyo State, helped by… Read more »
Nigeria: Pensioners Beg FG to Release Funds for Payment of Accrued Rights
Vanguard
... 2023 CPS retirees yet to be paid Read more »
Ghana: Four Coys Donate Gh¢309,000 Items, Cheque for National Farmers' Day
Ghanaian Times
Four companies have donated assorted items valued at GH¢ 309,000 and a cheque for GH¢ 35,000 to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) on Wednesday, as their… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Nwifuru Approves New Minimum Wage for Ebonyi Workers
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The governor disclosed this on Sunday through a statement from his spokesperson. Read more »
Nigeria: Polaris Bank Retains Best Digital Bank Award for the Fourth Year [press release]
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Polaris Bank says it has seen tremendous market gain in digital transactions in the first eight months of 2024. Read more »
Liberia/Sierra Leone: Kojo Starts Interim Coaching Tenure With Win Over Sierra Leone
Liberian Investigator
Thomas Kojo has secured his first victory as interim coach of Liberia's national team. Read more »
Nigeria: Facility Deficit Threatens New School Curriculum
Leadership
As Nigeria prepares to implement its revamped skills curriculum for basic education in January 2025, inadequate infrastructure and a lack of modern technology are threatening its… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Swears in 44 Kano LG Chairmen
Leadership
Kano state governor Abba Yusuf swore in the newly elected chairmen of 44 local governments on Sunday, who emerged winners during Saturday's election. Read more »
Nigeria: Helicopter Crash - One More Body Recovered As Search Continues
Premium Times
The statement said the field operations identified an additional body by confirming the T-shirt worn matched the description provided. Read more »
