October 25
Nigeria/Libya: CAF Set for Verdict On Botched Libya-Nigeria Afcon Qualifier
Premium Times
Sources close to Libya Al-Ahrar Channel indicate that the Libyan Football Federation will appeal the decision if it is unfavorable Read more »
October 24
Nigeria: Nigeria's Electricity Grid Suffers 162 Collapses in 11 Years - Power Generation Companies
Premium Times
"From the association data taken from 2013 till date the grid has collapsed 162 times." Read more »
Nigeria: Hope or Hardship for Nigeria? Tinubu's Economic Reforms and Their Fallout
HRW
Nigeria is grappling with its worst cost of living crisis in nearly 30 years - and President Bola Tinubu, who was praised as a "renewer of hope" just last year, is partially… Read more »
Niger: Orano Halts Uranium Output At Niger's Arlit Mine Amid Financial Strain
RFI
French nuclear multinational Orano will suspend production at its Arlit uranium mine in northern Niger due to financial difficulties faced by its Nigerien subsidiary, Somaïr.… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana: RSF Condemns the Assault of Three Environmental Journalists Reporting on a Mining Site [press release]
RSF
Erastus Asare Donkor, Majid Alidu and Nicholas Suantah, journalists for Multimedia Group Limited, were violently assaulted by a group of armed men while reporting on a mining site… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Charges Journalist, Others With Spreading Rumour of Plot to Remove Akpabio
Premium Times
The defendants were alleged to have published false information on 16 October that the State Security Service (SSS) laid siege to the National Assembly with a view to effect the… Read more »
Nigeria: Seun Kuti Gets Heavier Yet
Afropop
Seun Kuti, youngest son of the Afrobeat legend and founder, is just out with his seventh studio album, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head). It's a strong set of tracks, featuring… Read more »
Liberia: Who Is Trying to Influence Oil Block Bid for Nigerian Businessman Eze?
Liberian Investigator
In early October, Rustonlyn Suacoco Dennis, President and CEO of the National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), extended an invitation to international oil and gas investors during… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Blames Hoarders For Driving Inflation
Daily Trust
Hoarders of grains have been identified as significant contributors to food inflation in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Investing in Monetizable Skills'll Help GDP, Expert Advises FG
Vanguard
The President Bola Tinubu-led government and other African leaders have been urged to emulate China by massively investing in employable and monetizable skills in youths to… Read more »
Liberia: Ethiopian Airlines Reopens Routes to Monrovia
Liberian Observer
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, is excited to announce the resumption of its passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening… Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Nigeria's New Education Ministers
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu announced Tunji Alaussa as the new Minister of Education and Suwaiba Ahmad as the Minister of State for Education. Read more »
Nigeria: Defence Minister Visits Zamfara, Hails Governor for His Support of Fight Against Bandits
Premium Times
The minister said the successes of the ongoing operation against bandits in the state are linked to the continued support of Governor Lawal's administration. Read more »
Botswana: Jonathan to Lead AU Election Mission to Botswana, Departs Nigeria [press release]
Premium Times
While in Gaborone, the former president will hold consultations with different stakeholders including the leadership of the country, political parties, civil society, media and the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Bureau Launches Investigation Into Helicopter Crash
Premium Times
"The operator indicated that the helicopter had 2 hours and 15 minutes of fuel endurance." Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Reiterates Commitment to Revamp Nigeria's Livestock Sector
Premium Times
The president said Nigeria's annual production of animal-source foods, like milk at 0.7 billion litres, meat at 1.48 million tonnes and eggs at 0.69 million metric tonnes, falls… Read more »
Nigeria: Businessman Nasiru Danu Wins Defamation Suit Against Sahara Reporters
Premium Times
Justice Zubairu awarded additional N15 million to Nasiru Danu as aggravated and exemplary damages. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribunal Suspends Three Top Kaduna Officials Over False Asset Declarations
Premium Times
The Kaduna State officials are accused of violating the CCB and Tribunal Act governing asset declaration by public officers Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Abuja Administration Threatens to Demolish Abandoned Buildings, Issues Ultimatum
Premium Times
The administration warned that failure to comply with its directive could lead to the revocation of titles and demolition of such structures. Read more »
Nigeria: Helicopter Carrying Eight Passengers Crashes in Nigeria, Three Deaths Confirmed
Premium Times
"Search and rescue missions are currently ongoing. So far, three bodies have been recovered," NNPC said. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Prosecute Nine Over Akpabio's Removal Rumour
This Day
The Federal Government has formally filed charges against an organization and individuals over the publication of a false information wherein they claimed that the Department of… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's Oil Reserves Are Not Growing - Minister
Premium Times
"For the past few years, Nigeria hasn't actually done much on exploration and that is why our reserves are not growing," Mr Lokpobiri said. Read more »
Nigeria: Global Economy Resilient but High Public Debts, Uncertainty Remain - IMF
Premium Times
The IMF said it will continue to adapt to serve its members with tailored policy advice, financial lifelines when needed, and capacity development. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Senate to Confirm New Ministerial Nominees
Premium Times
President Tinubu sacked five ministers and appointed seven new ones on Wednesday, pending confirmation of the Senate. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Counters House of Reps, Says No Deadline On Old Naira Notes
Leadership
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that there is no plan to stop the circulation of the old denominations of Naira banknotes. Read more »
