May 06
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 6, 2026
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Liberia: Mining Destroys Proposed Wologizi Park
Liberian Observer
In 2015, the Government of Liberia began the process to create the Wologizi Proposed Protected Area, located in Lofa County's Voinjama District. The move prevented locals from… Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Appoints Mustafa Bello As Chairman At Agm [press release]
Premium Times
Mr Bello is a distinguished engineer, statesman and corporate leader. His career spans more than four decades across the public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Targets Global Investors Through Diplomatic Outreach in France
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia is intensifying efforts to attract global investors through a renewed diplomatic outreach in France, positioning its foreign mission engagement as a… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC-Chinese Firms' Refinery Deal - We'll Comment After Reviewing MOU, Says PENGASSAN
Leadership
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has said it is reviewing key details in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigerian… Read more »
Ghana: GMWU Honours Eric Asubonteng for Service to Mineworkers
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Mineworkers' Union (GMWU) has presented a special award to Eric Asubonteng, former Senior Vice-President - Africa (NoJVs) at AngloGold Ashanti, in recognition of his… Read more »
Ghana: Reduce Inequality Through Dacf - Vice President
Ghanaian Times
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has urged managers of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to accelerate development at the local level and… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA, Redtech, Momo Psb Expand Merchant Payment Access Across Nigeria [press release]
Premium Times
The partnership brings together Redtech's payment technology and enablement capabilities, UBA's merchant-acquiring and distribution layer, and MoMo PSB's mobile money wallet… Read more »
Nigeria: The Optimus Ascent - Over 4,000 Percent Growth in Three Years of Purposeful Banking [press release]
Premium Times
Optimus Bank delivers strong FY 2025 results as profit before tax rises by 69.94% to ₦24.14bn Read more »
Nigeria: Nestoil - We Are Not Responsible for Banks' Failure to Pay Dividend
Vanguard
Nestoil Limited yesterday rejected what it described as a coordinated campaign of blackmail allegedly driven by First Bank of Nigeria and its Chairman, following publications in… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA, Redtech, Momo PSB Expand Cardless Payment Access
Vanguard
United Bank for Africa (UBA), Redtech, and MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB) have launched a payment interoperability partnership aimed at expanding cardless payment access for… Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Intensifies Crackdown On One-Way Driving in FCT
Daily Trust
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said it has adopted a multi-pronged strategy to tackle "one-way" driving (driving against traffic) and other route violations, particularly… Read more »
Nigeria: Davido Vs Wizkid Celebrity Boxing Match Proposal Attracts $1 Billion Investment
Leadership
The Celebrity Boxing match frenzy has continued to generate headlines in the media, with different artistes and entertainers offering to fight their allies or rivals for a… Read more »
May 05
Africa: All of Africa Today - May 5, 2026
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Liberia: Communities Elated Over Reported Oil Discovery
Liberian Observer
In November last year, excitement swept through Beon and neighboring towns in Grand Bassa County after residents discovered a thick, black substance floating on the river--a find… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Signs MOU With Airbus to Boost Aerospace Development
Leadership
The federal government of Nigeria has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturing giants, as part of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Targets $1tn Economy As Tinubu Engages Investors in Paris
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, France, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and explaining the rationale for the swift implementation of… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Display Your Name Tag On Uniform At All Times' - IGP Orders Officers
Vanguard
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has directed all police officers across the country to ensure they wear name tags on their uniforms for easy identification. Read more »
Nigeria: Wema Bank Restates Digital Banking Leadership As Alat Clocks 9
Leadership
Wema Bank Plc has restated its commitment to deepening customer engagement as it celebrates the ninth anniversary of its digital banking platform, ALAT. Read more »
Ghana: Joberg Ghana Donates Gh¢2.25m to Getfund - for Construction of Classroom Block for Afife Roman Catholic (R/C) Primary Sch
Ghanaian Times
JOBerg Ghana Limited, one of Ghana's leading construction and real estate development companies, has made a donation to the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GetFund) earmarked for the… Read more »
Ghana: GSS Launches Maiden Annual Inflation Report
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has launched its first comprehensive annual report on inflation, a move aimed at strengthening economic analysis and promoting evidence-based… Read more »
Liberia: Commerce and Industry Minister Dagoseh Warns Against Unfair Competition, Vows Stronger Protection for Liberian Businesses
FrontPageAfrica
The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Madam Magdalene Ellen Dagoseh, has issued a strong warning against businesses operating outside the bounds of the law to desist or else, face… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Signs MOU for Restart, Expansion of Warri, Port Harcourt Refineries
Vanguard
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies for a Technical Equity Partnership (TEP) to… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Striking Varsity Workers' Talks Deadlock As Shutdown Worsens Nationwide
Vanguard
ABUJA/JOS--The meeting between the Federal Government and the non-academic staff in the nation's public universities yesterday ended in a deadlock as the nationwide strike by… Read more »
Nigeria: NEMSA, NERC Collaborate On Safety Enforcement in Power Sector
This Day
The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger institutional… Read more »
