December 04
Nigeria: Bridging Financial Inclusion Gaps Key to $1trn Economy Vision - VP Shettima
Vanguard
THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, yesterday implored development partners and other stakeholders to bridge systemic inequalities and foster an inclusive, unbiased… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Summons Aviation Minister, Others Over Flight Delays, Poor Flight Operations
Vanguard
The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo; Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo; airline… Read more »
Nigeria: Port-Harcourt Refinery Up, Running, NNPC Insists
Leadership
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has insisted that the old Port Harcourt Refinery was up and running, with loading operations in full swing. Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Summons Keyamo, NCAA DG, Others Over Flight Delays, Cancellations
Leadership
The Senate has mandated its committee on Aviation to summon the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation… Read more »
Ghana: Vice President Bawumia Launches Digital Border Control System, E-Gates At Kotoka Airport
GhanaToday
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has launched an innovative digital border control system and e-gates at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra. Read more »
Nigeria: Netflix Pulls Out of Nigerian Movie Space
Vanguard
Netflix, the international movie streaming giant, has reportedly exited the Nigerian movie market after eight years of operation. Read more »
Nigeria: Senators to Meet Presidency Thursday On Tinubu's Tax Bills
Premium Times
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed the Federal Ministry of Justice to work with the National Assembly to address the concerns raised in different quarters on the four tax… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Declares Special End-of-Year Train Services
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is to run an end of the year special train service on all its routes across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspend Planned Retirement of 1,000 Staff, N50bn Payoff, Reps Tell CBN
Leadership
The House of Representatives has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) to suspend further implementation of its planned retirement of 1,000 staff and associated payoff scheme of… Read more »
Liberia: Kolubah Accuses Saah Joseph of Betraying Weah Over Leaked Whatsapp Chat
Liberian Investigator
Montserrado County District 10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah has accused Senator Saah Hardy Joseph of betraying former President George Manneh Weah by leaking a private… Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Banks Generate N6.5tn From Loans and Advances Amid Interest Rate Hike
This Day
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Nigeria: How Nigeria Can Benefit $3.4 Trillion Trade Opportunities in AfCFTA - Maritime Experts
Vanguard
A number of experts in the Maritime sector including: Maritime Consultant Dr. Kayode Farinto; Deputy Registrar, Liberian Maritime Authority, Dr Anthony Onoharigho; Maritime… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Eyes Nigeria's Lithium [press release]
Premium Times
He proposed leveraging Nigeria's vast lithium reserves as a cornerstone for the industrialisation efforts in the EV sector. Read more »
Nigeria: TCN Restores Electricity to Bayelsa - Official
Premium Times
The TCN said the restoration was achieved at 08:03 hours on 30 November. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Govt Paid N80,000 Minimum Wage in Nov - Labour Leaders
Daily Trust
The organised labour in Enugu State has faulted reports that the new minimum wage is yet to be paid in the state, saying its implementation began in November. Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Bills Will Deepen North-South Economic Disparities - Arewa Media
Daily Trust
The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioner's Forum, representing Northern Nigeria's media professionals, has raised concerns about the proposed tax reform bills, particularly regarding… Read more »
Nigeria: Quacks Responsible for Building Collapse in Nigeria - NSE President
Daily Trust
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mrs Margaret Oguntala has exonerated registered engineers from the incidences of building collapse in the country, saying… Read more »
Liberia: The National Elections Commission Defends Mass Dismissal of Employees
Liberian Investigator
The National Elections Commission (NEC) has issued a press statement defending its decision to summarily dismiss 25 employees, claiming the action was due to gross misconduct and… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reform Bills - Kukah, CITN, NECA, PENGASSAN, Suggest Way Forward
Vanguard
AS controversies reign over the tax reform bills, Founder of the Kukah Centre, Bishop Mathew Kukah; the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, CITN; Nigeria Employers'… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Backs First E&P's 100,000 Barrel Production Target
Daily Trust
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has reaffirmed the Federal Government of Nigeria's commitment to supporting the NNPC Limited/FIRST… Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Opposition, Tax Reform Bills Pass Second Reading At Senate
This Day
The Senate recently passed for second reading the four tax reform bills sent to it by President Bola Tinubu with the belief that the controversy associated with some provisions of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ensure Efficient Over Counter, ATM Cash Disbursements - CBN Directs Banks
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to ensure efficient cash disbursement to the general public over the counter and through Automated Teller… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reform Bills - Tinubu Moves to Address Lawmakers' Concerns
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the National Assembly to address concerns raised over the proposed tax reform bills. Read more »
Nigeria: What Burutu Seaport Means to Local, Foreign Manufacturing Companies
Daily Trust
Burutu Seaport which is located in Burutu in Delta state, Southern Nigeria, is sandwiched on both sides of the Forcados River, a channel of the Niger River Delta. Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Intervenes As Cash Scarcity Stifles Economic Activities
Premium Times
It instructed banks to ensure efficient cash disbursement over-the-counter (OTC) and via ATMs. Read more »
