June 10
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economic Reforms Yielding Gains, but Poverty Levels Remain High - IMF
Premium Times
"Strong reforms over the past three years have yielded improved macroeconomic outcomes and built resilience. Still, conditions for many Nigerians remain difficult," the IMF noted. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Raised Electricity Prices to Improve Supply. Why It Hasn't Worked [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria's electricity regulator triggered a big tariff shock in April 2024. It increased rates for some consumers by over 240%, citing the cost of producing and delivering power. Read more »
Nigeria: Aedc Announces Power Outage in Abuja, Nasarawa Over Tcn Fault
Leadership
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has announced a temporary power outage affecting parts of the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State following a technical… Read more »
Gambia: Gender Inequality Costing Gambia Growth, World Bank Reveals
The Point
The World Bank Group has called for urgent action to boost women's economic participation and strengthen public finances, warning that The Gambia risks slowing its development… Read more »
Liberia: Driver Arrested With U.S.$9k Worth of Tramadol in River Gee
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in River Gee County has intensified its anti-drug operations following the arrest of a commercial driver allegedly caught transporting a… Read more »
Liberia: Nigerian Firm Seals N81.6bn Coffee Production Deal With Liberia
This Day
Nigerian agro-development company, JR Firm Group has signed a $60 million (about N81.6 billion) 20-year partnership deal on coffee production with the government of Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia and Ghana Sign Energy Sector Cooperation Agreement
New Dawn
Monrovia, Liberia, June 10, 2026 - The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and the Petroleum Commission of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Tightens Standards On Transport Emissions
New Dawn
Margibi, Liberia, June 10, 2026 - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Development… Read more »
Nigeria: Salvaging Nigeria's Power Sector Requires Stronger Laws, Political Will - TCN
This Day
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Sule Abdulaziz, has stated that addressing Nigeria's persistent electricity… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Connectivity Loss If Aviation Costs Persist, IATA Warns
Vanguard
The International Air Transport Association, IATA, has raised concerns over Nigeria's infrastructure and operating costs, saying the country risked losing aviation connectivity if… Read more »
Morocco: Nafaa Secures Fisheries Cooperation, Investment Deals in Morocco
Liberian Observer
The Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA), J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., has concluded a one-week official working visit to the Kingdom of Morocco… Read more »
Ghana: Sogakope Residents Complain of High Electricity Bills
Ghanaian Times
Residents of Sogakope in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region have expressed concern about high electricity bills which did not reflect the actual power consumed and… Read more »
Ghana: Over 4,000 Drivers Denied Licences - Due to Glaucoma, Cataracts - Dvla
Ghanaian Times
A total of 4,896 commercial and private vehicle drivers were denied licences last year due to poor eyesight, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has disclosed. Read more »
Liberia: LPRA, GPC Deepen Ties On Oil&gas Sector Dev.
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ghana Petroleum Commission (GPC), marking a significant step in… Read more »
Liberia: House Launches Probe Into Ltm Concession
Liberian Observer
The House of Representatives has set up a specialized committee to investigate the operations of the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI), amid growing concerns over the… Read more »
Liberia: House Sets Up Committee to Review Ltmi Concession
New Dawn
Capitol Hill, June 10, 2026: The House of Representatives has established a specialized committee to review the concession agreement with Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated… Read more »
Nigeria: Rising Cost of Cooking Gas [opinion]
This Day
The astronomical rise in the cost of cooking gas is posing problems for many consumers in the country. It is particularly biting hard on the ordinary people. Consequently, many… Read more »
Nigeria: Finance Ministry, Bank Secure $1.8bn Financing for Kano-Maradi Rail Project
Leadership
The Ministry of Finance has partnered with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) to secure a $1.8 billion financing package for the development of the Kano-Maradi railway project, which… Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Raises N7.30bn Via Commercial Papers to Strengthen Logistics Sector
Leadership
FMDQ Securities Exchange Limited has approved the quotation of SKLD Integrated Services Limited's N7.30 billion Commercial Papers (CPs) on its platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Ministry Addresses Performance Gaps, Seeks End to Policy-to-Delivery Divide
Leadership
The Ministry of Petroleum said on Wednesday it is taking targeted steps to close persistent gaps between policy and implementation across Nigeria's oil and gas sector to turn… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs Robust Stablecoin Framework to Safeguard Economy - IMF
Leadership
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Nigerian authorities to strengthen regulation around stablecoins and other crypto assets, warning that their expanding use could… Read more »
Nigeria: NPF Pensions Unveils Self-Service Platform to End Pension Information Delays
Leadership
NPF Pensions Limited has launched a WhatsApp-based self-service platform aimed at giving police officers real-time access to their pension information and reducing delays… Read more »
Africa: From M-Pesa to Digital Identity - Africa's Fintech Evolution
Ghanaian Times
Sub-Saharan Africa is a global leader in the development of mobile financial services. Out of every ten mobile transactions worldwide, seven occur in Africa. The rapid spread of… Read more »
Ghana: Responsible Journalism Crucial to Promoting Economic Stability - Second Deputy Governor
Ghanaian Times
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has underscored the critical role of a free and responsible press in safeguarding public trust,… Read more »
Gambia: Trust Bank Clutch Late Governor Jatta Inter-Bank Tourney Trophy
The Point
Trust Bank PLC on Saturday clasped the 2026 Late Governor Famara Jatta inter-bank tournament trophy. Read more »
