October 21
Nigeria: NCAA Urges Lagos State to Submit Intent Declaration for Ibeju-Lekki Airport As Expression of Firm Intention
This Day
As a first intentional move to show commitment in its plan to build a second airport in Lagos at Ibeju-Lekki, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised the Lagos… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Offshore Oil, Gas Production Industry Projected to Hit $47bn By 2031
This Day
The value of Nigeria's offshore oil and gas production market will grow from the $34.18 billion in 2023 to $47.03 billion by 2031, a new market research has found. Read more »
Nigeria: Hardship Not Caused By Tinubu, He Will Leave Lasting Legacy for Nigerians - Akpabio
This Day
*Security experts say economic hardship has weakened family values, fueling cybercrimes Sunday Aborisade in Abuja and Sunday Ehigiator in Lagos Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Loses $3bn Annually to Imported Ankara Fabrics - Minister
Vanguard
·Stresses need to empower local textile ecosystem Read more »
Liberia: Will Speaker Koffa Be Removed?
Liberian Observer
-- As Speaker gains ground against mutineers, Rep. Williams pushes back, describing US$25k bribery allegation as "diversionary tactics" Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa On Edge
Liberian Observer
-- Could be forced to resign as Majority bloc remains resolute Read more »
Liberia: CDC Threatens Expulsion of Lawmakers Opposing Speaker Koffa
Liberian Investigator
As the battle to unseat Speaker J. Fonati Koffa intensifies, Jefferson Tamba Koijee, Secretary General of the opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), has vowed that the… Read more »
Nigeria: 4 Years After #EndSARS...Police Brutality, Rights Abuse Persist
Leadership
Human rights organisations and other stakeholders have kicked against police brutality in the country, stating that four years after the end of the #EndSARS protest, the… Read more »
Nigeria: External Reserves Grow $2.92bn in Three Months, Hit $38.9bn
This Day
According to figures released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigeria's external reserves grew by $2.92 billion over a three-month period, rising from $36.01 billion by July… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Laments Nigeria's Huge Out-of-School Children, Says It's Trouble for Future
Premium Times
"The World Bank says we have over 20 million out-of-school children who should be in school but are not." Read more »
Nigeria: Many Killed As Gunmen Attack Anambra Community During Traditional Festival
Premium Times
The police appealed to residents of the Anambra community to provide them with information. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Should Resist Plots to Hijack LG Funds Despite Supreme Court Verdict [editorial]
Premium Times
"All over the world, county or municipal governments, called Local Government Areas in Nigeria..." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Kingsley Moghalu Appointed President of African School of Governance
Premium Times
"The establishment of ASG is a powerful expression of a clear vision on the part of the founding leaders," Mr Moghalu said. Read more »
Nigeria: Disregard Monday, Tuesday Sit-At-Home Order, Police Tell Enugu Residents
Premium Times
The commissioner emphasised that "Enugu State has long moved past such criminally motivated, illegal sit-at-home calls or orders." Read more »
Nigeria: Police Destroy IPOB Camp, Arrest 29 Suspects
Premium Times
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the police offensive followed a two-day sit-at-home order in the South-east declared by an unidentified person via a viral video. Read more »
Nigeria: Boi Lauds Governor Namadi Over His Developmental Initiatives in Jigawa [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Mukhtar applauded Governor Namadi for his good leadership and the strong relationship between Jigawa State and the BOI, which has facilitated various developmental initiatives… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Student Loans Are Currently Exclusive to Public Institutions - Nelfund
Premium Times
While there have been some challenges with the online application process, NELFUND reassured that the Fund's support staff are available to resolve any issue. Read more »
Gambia: Residents of Njayen Sanjal Accuse Government of Imposing Alkalo On Them
Foroyaa
A delegation of elders residing in Njayen Sanjal has informed Foroyaa that the government has imposed an alkalo on them contrary to the decision of the villagers. Read more »
Liberia: Mineral Sector Working Group Launched
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Mines and Energy, along with stakeholders in the mineral and extractive industries, have launched a Mineral Sector Working Group (MSWG) in the mining sector with… Read more »
Nigeria: Nlng's Grand Award Night of Futuristic Aspirations, Celebrations
Vanguard
The occasion was what it was called; a Grand Award Night themed, 'The Future'. It was a night of glitz and glamour enveloped with the best camaraderie. Read more »
Nigeria: APC Nat'i Women Leader Felicitates Oba of Benin On Coronation Anniversary
Vanguard
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Women Leader, Dr. Mary Alile Idele, has felicitated with the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Oba… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Movement Calls for Audit
New Dawn
The head of the Boakai Conscious Movement (BCM), Richlue Burphy, calls on President Joseph Boakai to immediately commission an audit of three governmental institutions that he… Read more »
Nigeria: UK Deports Dozens of Nigerians
Leadership
The British government has deported 44 Nigerians and Ghanaians to their home countries in a single flight. Read more »
Nigeria: Leaders Appoint Moghalu President of African School of Governance
Vanguard
African leaders have appointed former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, prof. Kingsley Moghalu inaugural president of African School of Governance, ASG, based in… Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace's Heathrow Slot Request Came Late, UK Replies Keyamo
Daily Trust
The United Kingdom has finally responded to the threat by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, to restrict its carriers out of Lagos and… Read more »
