April 28
Gambia: Trade Ministry, ITC to Empower585 Entrepreneurs in Gambia's Tourism and Creative Industries
The Point
In an effort to boost Gambia's tourism and creative sectors, 585 entrepreneurs have been selected to take part in the 'Andandorr' Programme rolled out by the International Trade… Read more »
Gambia: ITC, Moherst Deliver Over D2m Equipment to Boost Skills in Foni
The Point
The International Trade Centre (ITC), through the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (MoHERST), has handed over training equipment worth over D2 million… Read more »
Gambia: Pura Holds Cyber Security Training to Counter Rising Threats
The Point
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) on Monday launched its first gmCSIRT Cyber Security training for operators of critical national infrastructure, amid fast-evolving… Read more »
Nigeria: Axxela Marks 10m Lti - Free Manhours Across Operations
This Day
Axxela Limited, a gas and power portfolio company has achieved 10 million Lost Time Injury (LTI)-free manhours across its operations as of April 2026. Read more »
Nigeria: 80 Percent of Businesses Owned By Women Lack Access to Formal Credit - - FG
Vanguard
·Gender gap in financial inclusion has widened -- SEC Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, April 28, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian Naira maintained a steady yet cautious position against the US Dollar as the market opened for trading today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Financial analysts are observing… Read more »
Africa: Africa Is Not Poor - It Is Illiquid [opinion]
Liberian Observer
When I was a child in Cameroon, I learned a strange contradiction at school. Read more »
Liberia: Kutoa Afrika Foundation Empowers Young Women With Digital Skills
Liberian Observer
An atmosphere of excitement and achievement filled Rehab Road in Paynesville, on the outskirts of Monrovia, as the Kutoa Afrika Foundation (KAF) celebrated the graduation of 16… Read more »
Liberia: LCAA, Bagasoo Begin National Aviation Safety Plan
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA), in collaboration with the Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety Oversight Organization (BAGASOO), has commenced the development of… Read more »
Liberia: IP a Valuable Asset in Transforming Sports
Liberian Observer
In line with countries around the world, Liberia celebrated the observance of World Intellectual Property (IP) Day 2026 with emphasis being placed on the development of the… Read more »
Liberia: $266m IMF Package Fuels Liberia's Reform Drive
Liberian Observer
Following the just ended World Bank spring meeting in Washington, D.C., the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has approved a major financing package for Liberia, unlocking US$266… Read more »
West Africa: Waifem Kicks Off Regional Exchange Rate Policies Training in Monrovia
Liberian Observer
The West African Institute for Financial and Economic Management (WAIFEM) has officially opened a five-day regional training course on "Exchange Rate Policies in a Dynamic Digital… Read more »
Liberia: Cash, Confidence, and Credibility
Liberian Observer
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) is once again at the center of a national debate, following its proposal to print L$79 billion in additional banknotes over the next five years--a… Read more »
April 27
Africa: African Narratives At the Heart of Economic and Sovereignty Challenges [press release]
ANA
On April 29 and 30, 2026, Accra will host the second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, a pan-African event dedicated to the future of the continent's media. Organized… Read more »
Nigeria: Flights Delayed, Rescheduled As Jet Fuel Shortage Deepens
Daily Trust
Air travellers across Nigeria are facing growing frustration as a deepening shortage of aviation fuel, commonly known as Jet A1, continues to disrupt flight operations, causing… Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Telco Giant Sonatel to Pay Dividends May 26
Daba Finance
Sonatel (BRVM: SNTS) will pay a dividend of 1740 FCFA per share for the 2025 financial year, according to a market notice issued on April 23. Read more »
West Africa: BVRM Main Index Rebounds As Industrial, Banking Stocks Lead Gains
Daba Finance
The BRVM stock market ended the week higher, with the BRVM Composite Index rising 0.89% to 402.59 points. The BRVM 30 index gained 1.49% to 189.81 points, supported by renewed… Read more »
Gambia: Barrow Commissions D1.2b Kiang West Road
The Point
What many once dismissed as political rhetoric has now become reality. On Saturday, President Adama Barrow inaugurated the 91-kilometre Kiang West highway--the first-ever… Read more »
Liberia: China Commits to Elevating Liberia Ties Through Belt and Road Initiative
Liberian Observer
China has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Liberia through the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), with a focus on advancing high-quality cooperation… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery's 1.4mbpd Upgrade to Create 95,000 Fresh Jobs
Leadership
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the expansion of the Dangote Refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day will generate employment… Read more »
Nigeria: Army Arrests 9 Suspected Oil Thieves, Confiscates Products Worth Over N250m
Leadership
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have arrested nine suspected oil thieves and confiscated products worth over N250 million in operations carried out across states in the… Read more »
Nigeria: PWC Urges South Africans to Invest in Nigeria's Oil Sector to Secure Crude Supply
This Day
· Calls for joint capital mobilisation, dual listings, others to unlock Africa's energy value chain Read more »
Nigeria: Another Witness Testifies On $6.23m Withdrawal From CBN for Phoney 2023 Election Monitoring Exercise
Premium Times
The EFCC interviewed those linked to the withdrawal of the funds, the witness said, adding that documents authenticating the release of the funds were recovered from the CBN. Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Crisis Deepens As Ibom Air Warns of Soaring Costs, Possible Flight Cuts
Premium Times
The airline says surging aviation fuel prices are forcing operators to absorb heavy losses, raising concerns over sustainability and service disruptions. Read more »
Nigeria: Olawepo-Hashim Urges Labour to Get Active in Saving Nigeria's Democracy
Leadership
Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called on the Nigerian labour movement to take a more active and central role in safeguarding the country's democracy… Read more »
