June 18
Nigeria: Additional South East State Will Ensure Justice - Igbo Unions
Leadership
The National Association of Igbo Town Unions, (ASITU), has said the creation of an additional state in the South East would ensure justice for the geo-political zone. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Palm Producers Caution Against Foreign Involvement in Primary Production
Leadership
The National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) has cautioned states and local governments against involvement of foreign investors in primary production of oil palm in… Read more »
Nigeria: Account for Govt's N2bn Palliative Funds, APC Chieftain Tells Gov Kefas
Leadership
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State has asked Governor Agbu Kefas to account for how the N2 billion palliative loan given to his administration was spent. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid $12bn Loss to Cyberattacks, Financial Stakeholders Decry Rising Threats
Daily Trust
Experts in the financial ecosystem have called for innovative solutions to check the increasing threats of cyberattacks in order to improve confidence in bank transactions. Read more »
Nigeria: Benue - 13 Suspects Arrested for Assaulting Security Operatives
Daily Trust
Thirteen suspects have been arrested in two suburbs of Makurdi metropolis in Benue State for assaulting security operatives on duty. Read more »
Nigeria: Take War to Terrorists, Shehu of Borno Tells Security Agencies
Daily Trust
The Shehu of Borno, Alhaji (Dr) Abubakar Umar-Ibn Garbai Al-Amin El-Kanemi, has told the military and other security agencies fighting insurgency in the North East to take the war… Read more »
Nigeria: Disquiet As Ogun Fails to Allocate Property to Applicants After Two Years
Daily Trust
Market value moves up from N5.5m to N20m - Govt Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 73.3 Percent Shortfall in Voluntary Blood Donation Every Year - CSO
Daily Trust
Haima Health Initiative (HHI), a non-profit organization, says Nigeria records a shortfall of about 73.3 per cent of blood need every year. Read more »
Nigeria: New Presidential Jet - Obi Urges Govt to Focus On Alleviating Nigerians' Suffering
Daily Trust
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in last year's general elections, Peter Obi, has upbraided the federal government for contemplating the purchase of some new… Read more »
Nigeria: Ganduje, Sanwo-Olu, Others to Launch APC's Enterprise Development Programme
Daily Trust
The All Progressives Congress (APC) through its Youth Wing is set to host the inaugural Enterprise-Skills Development Training (EDET) Program. Read more »
Liberia: The Signs Are Troubling to Ignore
New Dawn
Liberian political analyst Mr. Abdullah Kiatamba says it's too early to render judgment against President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's administration, but the country's missteps and… Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Power Supply, Decaying Seaport Facilities Impeding Trade - Bello-Koko
Daily Trust
The Managing Director (MD) of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Mohammed Bello-Koko, has outlined some of the problems affecting the efficiency of the nation's seaports to… Read more »
Liberia: Don't Turn Liberia's Victory Into Mourning
New Dawn
The former president of the Liberia Council of Churches, Bishop Dr. Kortu Brown, calls on the Boakai administration and the people of Liberia not to turn Liberia's victory in 2023… Read more »
Liberia: Morlu Finally Resigns From CDC
New Dawn
The former chairman of the immediate past ruling party says he has resigned from the CDC to prioritize neutrality in civil society initiatives. Read more »
Liberia: Youth & Sports Minister Wants Career Counseling Back in Schools
New Dawn
Youths and Sports Minister Cole Baganlu is recommending the reintroduction of career counseling in Liberian schools to help young people select their future careers. Read more »
Nigeria: Lasg Reiterates Continuous Support for SMEs As Lagos Tourism Trade Fair Ends
This Day
Following the success recorded at the three-day Lagos Tourism and Naija Brand Chick Trade Fair, which ended on Sunday, the Lagos State Government, has reiterated its commitment to… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers LGs Crisis - Showdown Looms, Armed Group Vows to Sack Council Chairmen
This Day
The controversy over the tenure of local government chairpersons in Rivers State yesterday took a fresh twist after some armed youths threatened to force out council heads found… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Tourism Devt Agency Partners Entrepreneur to Boost Entertainment Sectorrivers
This Day
The Rivers State Tourism Development Agency (RSTDA) has sealed a partnership deal with the Mayor of Housing, My-ACE China to boost tourism and entertainment. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Reforms Meant to Refocus Economy for Sustainable Growth, Says Kwara Governor
This Day
Kwara State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, yesterday, said ongoing reforms by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu were meant to… Read more »
Nigeria: New Report Says Nigeria's Liquefied Natural Gas Expansion Drive Faces Severe Future Risks
This Day
Although Nigeria is embarking on massive expansion of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) footprint with many big ticket projects, like the Train-7, there are several risks to be… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Departs Lagos for South Africa Today
This Day
President Bola Tinubu will Tuesday depart Lagos for Pretoria, to attend the inauguration of his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Announce Capture of 'Notorious Terrorist' in Yobe
Premium Times
The police say their State Intelligence Department (SID) arrested the suspect at a village in Yobe State. Read more »
Nigeria: Stop Plans to Buy New Private Jets for Tinubu, Shettima, Peter Obi Tells Govt
Premium Times
Mr Obi described the move as a clear show of insensitivity to the suffering of the Nigerian people. Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Directs Outgoing Rivers Council Chairpersons to Vacate Seats Immediately
Premium Times
"Heads of local governments administration are hereby directed to immediately take charge of the councils and await further directives." Read more »
Ghana: Mandatory Health Insurance for Non-Resident Visitors an NHIA Proposal, Not Govt Policy, Says Health Minister
Accra Times
The Health Minister, Bernard Okoe Boye says the introduction of mandatory health insurance for non-resident visitors is a proposal by the National Health Insurance Authority… Read more »