July 22
Nigeria: Hardship - Nigerians in Pain, Frustrated, Anglican Bishop Tells Tinubu
Vanguard
THE Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Owo in Ondo State, Revd Stephen Fagbemi, has lamented that the economic challenges in the country have left Nigerians in pain and frustration… Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond the New Minimum Wage [editorial]
This Day
The agreement between government and labour on minimum wage is commendable Read more »
July 21
Nigeria: Exclusive - Aliko Dangote Offers to Sell 650,000 BPD Oil Refinery to NNPC
Premium Times
"Let them (NNPCL) buy me out and run the refinery the best way they can," Mr Dangote says. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Halts Plans to Invest in Nigeria's Steel Industry
Premium Times
Mr Dangote said the company's board decided against the steel investment to avoid the accusations of being called monopolistic. Read more »
Nigeria: Our Diesel Not Inferior to Imported Ones, Dangote Replies Critics
Vanguard
·Dismisses monopoly concerns Read more »
July 20
Nigeria: Economic Crisis - the Difference Between Nigeria and Kenya! [opinion]
Vanguard
Can any Nigerian lawmaker fight for the masses like Kenya's Crystal Asige? Read more »
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Africa: Mastercard Foundation Edtech Conference in Abuja Ends With 10 Recommendations for Delivering the Future of Learning in Africa
Mastercard Foundation
About 600 stakeholders from over 30 countries in Africa and beyond came together from July 8 to 10 at the inaugural Mastercard Foundation EdTech Conference in Abuja, Nigeria, to… Read more »
July 19
Ghana: Students Fear for Their Future As Ghana's Unemployment Numbers Hit 1.9 Million
Accra Times
With 1.9 million Ghanaians unemployed, students nearing graduation express fear and uncertainty about their future, citing limited job opportunities, lack of training, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery 45% Completed, 'Not Yet Licensed'
Premium Times
Mr Ahmed said the allegations raised by the refinery that its operations are being scuttled owing to a lack of supply of crude oil by International Oil Companies (IOCs) are untrue. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Forecasts 5.8 Percent Growth By 2025
New Dawn
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning is projecting Liberia's economic growth to accelerate from 5.2% in 2024 to 5.8% in 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation - Health Professionals Call for Higher Budgetary Allocation, Increased Insurance Coverage
Premium Times
They made the call on Thursday at the opening ceremony of the 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM), and Scientific Conference of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: Ogun Approves Construction of Five Major Roads, Others
Premium Times
Though there is still some paperwork to be done, the governor decided to start the reconstruction of the Lagos-Sango-Abeokuta road to relieve the people of the pain they go through… Read more »
Nigeria: Food Sufficiency - Southern Governors to Promote Regional Trade - Abiodun
Premium Times
"I and my colleagues in the southern part of Nigeria have met and have said that we have resolved to promote inter-state or inter-region trade. Read more »
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Liberia: Liberia Investment Conference - Leveraging Private Sector Investment to Spur Growth and Development
NOVA
The 2024 Liberia Investment Conference will be held at the Ellen Johson Sirleaf (EJS) Ministerial Complex in Monrovia, Liberia under the theme "Winds of Change: Leveraging Private… Read more »
Ghana: Newmont Gold to Establish 3 Military Bases in Ahafo Region
Ghanaian Times
NewmontGold, a mining company, has pledged to finance the establishment of three military forward operating bases in the Ahafo Region in order to expedite military response time… Read more »
Liberia: New LTA Regulations to Empower Fintech
Liberian Observer
Liberian authorities are shaking up the country's telecommunications landscape with a new set of regulations designed to empower fintech companies and foster a more competitive… Read more »
July 18
West Africa: Ecowas Calls for Swift Implementation of Single Currency Program
Foroyaa
The Economic Affairs and Agriculture Department of the ECOWAS Commission has called for the expedited implementation of the single currency program. Read more »
Nigeria: 22 Building Collapses, 33 Deaths Recorded in 7 Months
Premium Times
"Records also showed that Lagos takes the lead in the incidences of building collapse." Read more »
Africa: Should African Nations Develop Their Fossil Fuel Resources?
DW
Senegal is the latest African country to start producing oil. But would Senegal and other African countries be better off in the long term keeping their oil and gas in the ground? Read more »
Ghana: Many Stalled Projects Can't Be Started As Ghana Commits to Only U.S.$250 Million Loan Disbursement
Accra Times
Ghana's commitment to disburse only US$250 each year from previous loans to affect stalled projects. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia National Physician Assistants President Discloses Unspecified Actions Over Salary Increment Policy Implementation
FrontPageAfrica
The president of the Liberia National Physician Assistants, Theophilus Tamba Fayiah, has given the government a July 24, 2024 ultimatum to seek the interest of increment in health… Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Police Block SSANU, Nasu Protest in Abuja Over Four Months Withheld Salaries
Vanguard
The Nigeria Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command, on Thursday stopped the Joint Action Committee, JAC, of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Canvasses Enhancement of Economic Value As Foreign Envoys Presents Letters of Credence [press release]
Premium Times
President Tinubu expressed his appreciation for Nigeria's long-standing relations with Portugal and the shared interest in the areas of trade and culture, as well as partnership in… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Council of Ministers Approves Budget for Commission's Internal Services Department
Foroyaa
The Council of Ministers of the ECOWAS Commission has approved a budget of 13,082,120 Units of Account (UA) for the utilities and daily running of the office of the Internal… Read more »
Liberia: Grand Gedeh Lawmaker Grades Boakai-Koung Govt Over Weah-Taylor's On Road Connectivity - Vows to Support 'Yellow Machines' Deal
FrontPageAfrica
A National Executive Committee (NEC) member of the former ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue, has praised the Unity Party (UP)-led government… Read more »
Nigeria: TotalEnergies Sell Its Nigerian Onshore Oil Business for $860 Million
Premium Times
The company said closing of the deal is subject to customary conditions, including regulatory approvals. Read more »
Nigeria: NGOs Demand 10 Percent of Mining Revenue for Host Communities in Re-Enacted Mining Bill [press release]
Premium Times
The groups also encouraged the federal government to formalise artisanal and small scale miners so that they can have access to loan facilities and start operating within accepted… Read more »