June 20
Liberia: Passion Farm Revitalizes Operations With Ministry of Agriculture's Star-P Grant
FrontPageAfrica
After facing severe setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Passion Farm, led by CEO S. Tonola Valkpah, is making a strong comeback in the agricultural sector with the aid of a… Read more »
Liberia: National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority's Executive Director Glassco Asked to Resign Amid Breakdown Over Exit Package
FrontPageAfrica
Multiple sources have confirmed to FrontPageAfrica that President Joseph Boakai has asked the Director General of the National Fisheries & Aquaculture Authority, Emma Metieh… Read more »
Liberia: Lisgis' Dismissed Deputy Director Wilmot Smith Sues Boakai-Government Over 'Unlawful Dismissal' By Ex-President Weah
FrontPageAfrica
Mr. Wilmot Smith, former deputy director general for information coordination at the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), has filed a lawsuit… Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Protests Against Gen Nwachukwu, Ohuabunwa's Inclusion in Varsity Governing Boards, Tinubu Told
Vanguard
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been told to ignore pockets of protests by some aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, from Abia, against the inclusion of… Read more »
Nigeria: Deaths Increase to 21, Infections 401 in Lagos Cholera Outbreak
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government says the number of deaths from cholera outbreak in the state has increased from 15 to 21, while infections increased to 401 from 350. Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera - Lagos Tasks Residents On Preventive Measures
Vanguard
Mrs Grace Adesola, Director, Health Education and Promotion Board, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, on Thursday advised residents to take preventive measures against cholera… Read more »
Ghana: 'Hands Off Our Hotels Demo' - Okudzeto Ablakwa to Hold Second Protest in Central Region
Accra Times
Concerns of conflict of interest, and abuse of office prompted the protest, which has gained the support of organised labour and many civil actors Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Pledges to Deepen Ghana-South Africa Relations
Accra Times
The President of Ghana has pledged to strengthen bilateral ties and has expressed confidence in South Africa's continued growth as he congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Appoints Three Former Ministers, 130 Others As Aides, Board Members
Premium Times
The Secretary to the State Government, Timothy Kataps, announced the appointments through a statement in Jalingo, the state capital. Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed, Two Policemen Injured in Kano Violence - Official
Premium Times
The victim died while receiving treatment at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano. Read more »
Nigeria: World Refugees Day - NHRC Seeks Government Supports for Displaced People, Migrants, Others
Premium Times
The NHRC says data shows the Nigerian government needs to focus on the plight of refugees. Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Sues Sophia Momodu, Seeks Joint Custody of Imade
Premium Times
"It is on record that I have been responsible for the payment of all the school fees of my daughter to provide her with the best education..." Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Faces Cholera Surge With 21 Deaths, 401 Suspected Cases
Vanguard
The number of deaths from the cholera outbreak in Lagos on Thursday rose to 21, with 401 suspected cases recorded across the state. Read more »
Liberia: Dismissed Lisgis Deputy Director Smith Sues Boakai's Govt
Liberian Observer
The Civil Law Court has set a hearing date for June 29 to review a declaratory judgment lawsuit filed by Wilmot Smith, a former Deputy Director General at the Liberia Institute of… Read more »
Liberia: LERC to Set Up New Tariff for LEC
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has announced that it will embark on a tariff review for the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) to set up new prices for… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia, China Sign MOU to Enhance Agricultural Cooperation
Liberian Observer
Liberia's Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to… Read more »
Nigeria: PCL. Delivers Success With Talent Management 2.0 Event - a Confluence of Insight and Innovation [press release]
Premium Times
Focusing on empowering organisations to elevate their workforce to excellence, the event addressed pressing challenges and emerging trends shaping the future of talent management. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Removal of EFCC's Chair, Olukoyede
Premium Times
President Tinubu appointed Mr Olukoyede as the new chairperson of the EFCC in October last year amid controversy that the appointee was not qualified for the job. Read more »
Nigeria: No, Video Shows 2023 Violence in Haiti - Not 'Nigerians Burnt Alive in South Africa' in 2024
Africa Check
No, video shows 2023 violence in Haiti - not 'Nigerians burnt alive in South Africa' in 2024 Read more »
Ghana: Why Business Fail in Ghana?
Accra Times
Industry watchers say business failure occurs when a company is unable to pay its creditors, shareholders and suppliers as a consequence of a national economic crisis reflected in… Read more »
Ghana: IMF Programme Will Worsen Ghana's Economic Crisis - Nii Moi Thompson
Accra Times
Dr. Thompson's concerns highlight the need for a reevaluation of the IMF program and the government's economic management strategies. Read more »
Ghana: Dollar Surge Resumes 8 Days Before IMF Board Meeting On Ghana
Accra Times
The cedi is losing grounds again some eight days before the scheduled IMF Executive Board meets on Ghana. Read more »
Ghana: Akufo-Addo Reappoints Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu As Auditor-General
Accra Times
Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu's appointment extended for two years, a move announced in a notice to all Audit Service staff on July 19, 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: 1,000 Mentored At Stability, Sustenance Business Summit in Delta
Leadership
More than 1,000 participants at the just-concluded Stability and Sustenance Business Summit in Warri, Delta State, have learnt the ideals of social and economic values aimed at… Read more »
Liberia: MOA Continues the Provision of Grants
New Dawn
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has assured sector actors of its commitment to promoting high developmental impact through projects with commercial viability that leverage… Read more »