June 05
Africa: 131 Nigerian Companies Earn Africa Quality Mark in Major Trade Boost
Vanguard
ABUJA - The Federal Government has presented the Africa Quality Mark (AQM) certification to 131 companies for 220 made-in-Nigeria products, reiterating its commitment to supporting… Read more »
Nigeria: N100,000 Wage - Lagos Labour Harps On Proper Consultation, Economic Realities
Vanguard
Comrade Funmi Sesi, the chairperson, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, has stressed the need for proper consultation and consideration of prevailing economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Mulls Refinancing of High-Cost Debts Amid Soaring Oil Prices
This Day
Nigeria is considering refinancing some of its expensive debt obligations and raising fresh funding to bridge its budget deficit, buoyed by improved investor confidence and… Read more »
Nigeria: IATA, ICAO Deepen Cooperation On Sustainable Aviation Fuel
This Day
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), have announced enhanced cooperation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week to… Read more »
Africa: Future Belongs to Most Purposeful Technology - Oboh
Vanguard
Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology operating on the margins of business. Across industries, AI systems are rapidly becoming part of daily operations,… Read more »
Nigeria: SMEDAN Has Impacted Over 39 Million Small-Scale Businesses, Says Ex-DG
This Day
The immediate past Director-General of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Dr. Olawale Fasanya, said the agency had been able to assist in… Read more »
June 04
Liberia: Health Workers to Receive Ebola Vaccine
New Dawn
The Interim Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Sia Wata Camanor, has announced plans to vaccinate frontline health workers, laboratory… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Increases Processing Capacity to 700,000 Bpd
Vanguard
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its official nameplate capacity of… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Germany, EU Unveil Guidelines for Solar Mini-Grids Integration
This Day
*Solar critical to expanding electricity access, says NEMSA Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Ramps Up to 700,000 Barrels Per Day, Strengthening Africa's Energy Landscape
Leadership
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Orders Crackdown On Illegal Mining
New Dawn
-Move aimed at restoring order in affected communities Read more »
Ghana: Poison or Poverty - the Impossible Economic Choices Facing Ghana's E-Waste Workers [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Agbogbloshie, in Ghana's capital city, Accra, is a sprawling, open-air scrapyard located next to a lagoon and a growing informal settlement. Roughly 6,000 people dismantle, recycle… Read more »
Ghana: Plastic Waste to Fuel · Ama, Nrtl Seal Landmark Recycling Deal · Project to Create 1,500 Jobs
Ghanaian Times
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has signed a binding feedstock agreement with Numatter Recycling Technologies Limited (NRTL) for Ghana's first industrial-scale… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks Among 10 Worst Countries for Workers
Vanguard
Nigeria has been ranked among the 10 worst countries in the world for workers' rights, according to the 2026 Global Rights Index released by the International Trade Union… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Exports to China Surge 30-Fold Under Zero-Tariff Policy
Liberian Observer
Liberia's exports to China have surged by more than 30-fold in the first three months of 2026, driven by Beijing's new zero-tariff policy and a sharp increase in iron ore… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Moves to Avert Oil Sector Crisis
Liberian Observer
The country's emerging oil and gas sector is facing what experts describe as a potentially significant governance challenge following a jurisdictional dispute between the Liberia… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Felicitates Jimoh Ibrahim On Election As Chair of UN Budget and Administration Committee
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, on his election as Chairman of the United Nations… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Delta Suffering From Lack of Implementation of Laws - Ajumogobia
Vanguard
PORT HARCOURT-- Former Minister of Petroleum and Foreign Affairs, Mr Henry Ajumogobia, SAN, has said Niger Delta is suffering from lack of implementation and enforcement of laws. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria, 7 Others Risk 12.5 % U.S. Tariff Over Forced Labour Claims
Vanguard
Nigeria and seven other African countries risk losing wider access to the American market as the United States moves to slap a 12.5 per cent tariff on their exports over alleged… Read more »
Nigeria: Manufacturing Recovery Lifts Business Confidence Index to 104.6pts - - NESG
Vanguard
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, NESG, has reported an improvement in business confidence in May 2026, driven largely by a strong recovery in the manufacturing sector and robust… Read more »
Nigeria: Four Years After 5G Rollout, 4G Leads With 53.76% Market Share Across Networks
This Day
Despite assurances from Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) that 5G rollout will be a game changer in the telecoms industry, its acceptance and market penetration after four years of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nestoil Limited - in Receivership - Receiver/ Manager's Rejoinder to Article in the Guardian [press release]
Premium Times
This is the full details of the statement by receiver/manager regarding updates on Nestoil Limited - in Receivership. Read more »
Ghana: Mining Sector Reforms Key to Industrial Growth - Minister
Ghanaian Times
The three-day West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) 2026 has opened in Accra with a call on governments, investors and industry players to pursue responsible mining and… Read more »
Ghana: Stanbic Bank Calls for Responsible Digital Lending
Ghanaian Times
The Head of Strategy and Enablement at Stanbic Bank, Darwin Mireku, has called for a more balanced approach to digital lending across Africa. Read more »
Ghana: Nadmo, Zoomlion Unveil 'No Do No Do' Flood Campaign
Ghanaian Times
The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and Zoomlion Ghana Limited have launched a 12-week nationwide flood awareness campaign aimed at promoting responsible waste… Read more »
