September 17
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala to Seek Second Term As WTO Chief
Daily Trust
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will seek another four-year term as head of the World Trade Organization following a broad Africa-led push to start the process early,… Read more »
September 16
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala to Seek Second Term as WTO Chief
Vanguard
·Gets the backing of 58 member countries Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Health Migration Policy to Address Brain Drain Aims to Boost Local Expertise [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Human mobility has always been an essential aspect of life. Beyond the essential physiological and psychological motivations to move, the constant quest for better living… Read more »
Nigeria: Hope Dashed As Petrol From Dangote Refinery Costs More Than Imported Fuel
Premium Times
Petrol sourced from Dangote Refinery in Lagos will now cost more than gasoline imported from abroad. Read more »
Liberia: Ambassador Toner Reaffirms U.S. Support for Liberia's Energy Sector, Calls for Shift From Assistance to Strategic Partnership
FrontPageAfrica
U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, has reaffirmed the United States' commitment to Liberia's energy sector during a recent tour of the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant. After a… Read more »
Africa: Outcome of China-Africa Forum - China Earmarks $50bn Financial Support for Africa in Next 3 Years - Chinese Ambassador
Ghanaian Times
The Chinese government will provide $50.6 billion of financial support through the next three years to African countries for the implementation of the 10 partnership actions… Read more »
Nigeria: National Nutrition Financing Committee Calls for Prioritization of Nutrition in 2025 Budget [press release]
Premium Times
By leveraging partnership with the Budget Office of the Federation, the ANRiN Project and its partners hope to build a more sustainable and well-funded nutrition ecosystem,… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigeria's Inflation Rate Eases in August
Premium Times
According to the NBS, food inflation was 37.52 per cent in August 2024 as against 39. 53 per cent recorded in July. Read more »
Nigeria: Breaking - Inflation Drops to 32.15 Percent
Vanguard
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says the headline inflation rate eased to 32.15% in August 2024, relative to the July 2024 headline inflation rate of 33.40%. Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Commissions Jamestown Fishing Harbour
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo last Friday commissioned the long-awaited Jamestown Fishing Harbour, a promise he made to the people of Jamestown, Accra. Read more »
Nigeria: Again Nigeria's Inflation Rate Eases in August
Premium Times
According to the NBS, food inflation was 37.52 per cent in August 2024 as against 39. 53 per cent recorded in July. Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU Condemns Dismissal of 120 Academics Over Strike Participation
Daily Trust
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Yola Zone, has expressed strong disapproval over the dismissal of about 120 academics from several universities for participating… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Economic Challenges, Banks, Others Raise N2.6tn From NGX
This Day
On the back of business expansion and drive to meet the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) minimum capital requirement, a total of 12 companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited… Read more »
Ghana: Combatting Illegal Mining - Stay Away From Galamsey!! ...Chinese Ambassador Admonishes Compatriots
Ghanaian Times
The Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Mr Tong Defa, has asked Chinese residents in Ghana to stay away from illegal mining activities in the country popularly called (galamsey). Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC to Sell Dangote Petrol in Lagos for N950, N992 in Abuja
Premium Times
"Estimated Pump Price in Lagos" is N950.22, the document states. Read more »
Ghana: Chinese Ambassador's Advice Critical to Galamsey Fight
Ghanaian Times
Public anger against illegal mining, otherwise known as galamsey, keeps growing in the country. Read more »
Ghana: President Commends Siga for Reducing Financial Losses Among SOEs
Ghanaian Times
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has praised the State Interest and Governance Authority (SIGA) for significantly reducing financial losses among state-owned enterprises… Read more »
Ghana: President Inaugurates Jamestown Fishing Harbour in Accra
Ghanaian Times
THE newly-constructed Jamestown Fishing Harbour at Jamestown in the Greater Accra Region was last Friday inaugurated in Accra amidst pomp and pageantry by President Nana Addo… Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Mishaps - Tackling Inland Waterways Challenges
Leadership
The inland waterway is regarded as the alternative to road transportation as it is devoid of traffic congestion and cheaper and faster to connect various destinations. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Workers Raise the Alarm Over Abuse of Expatriate Quotas By Foreign Firms
Leadership
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has vowed to take decisive action against foreign oil companies, particularly those of Indian origin,… Read more »
Nigeria: Lifting of Petrol At Dangote Refinery Marks Return of Industrialisation - Govt
This Day
The federal government yesterday expressed excitement over the commencement of lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol from the 650,000 bpd Dangote Refinery in… Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Initiative Signs Deals With 75 Firms to Expand Use of Gas-Powered Vehicles Nationwide
This Day
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI), a scheme which seeks to expand the use of gas for fuelling vehicles in Nigeria, has signed separate deals with 75… Read more »
Nigeria: Multiple Killings, Innoson's First Electric Vehicle, Other Top Stories From South-East
Premium Times
This is a review of top events which occurred in Nigeria's south-east within the past week Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Administration and the Necessity of Real, Efficient Economic Reforms [editorial]
Premium Times
"... however well thought-out and/or implemented, reforms end up empowering some sectors of society while leaving others feeling like they lost out." Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Insists It Bought Petrol From Dangote Refinery At N898 Per Litre
Premium Times
Mr Soneye insisted that the company bought petrol from Dangote refinery at N898 per litre. Read more »