June 24
Nigeria: Protect Dangote Refinery Against Sabotage, NANS Urges Govt
Vanguard
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has called on the federal government to ensure that the Dangote Refinery is protected against sabotage by undesirable elements. Read more »
Nigeria: No Plans to Abolish Patrol Points in Four South-East States, Says FRSC
This Day
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) at the weekend said at no time it intended to abolish patrol points in four South-eastern states of Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Abia. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Governors Flout Minimum Wage Law - NLC
Vanguard
The Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Chris Onyeka, says many state governors are flouting the Minimum Wage Act because they do not believe in… Read more »
Nigeria: Cost of Living - CSOs, Experts Demand Pay Rise for Soldiers
Leadership
As Nigeria faces mounting security challenges from multiple fronts, including terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and communal clashes, the soldiers defending the country are feeling… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery - IOCs Plotting Our Failure By Declining to Sell Local Crude Despite Paying Premium
This Day
The management of the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery at the weekend accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria of planning to ensure the… Read more »
Nigeria: Liquidity Pressure - Banks Borrow N3.76tn From CBN in Three Weeks
This Day
Following monetary rates tightening by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which has led to illiquidity in the banking system, banks and merchant banks in Nigeria in just three… Read more »
Nigeria: LCCI, Govt Collaborate On 2024 International Business Confab
Vanguard
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is set to host the 2024… Read more »
Nigeria: EU-Nigeria Business Forum to Promote Bilateral Trade, Investment Stability
Leadership
The Nigerian and European business leaders, policy makers and institutional stakeholders will converge on Abuja on July 2 to identify and explore investment opportunities along… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour to Governors On Minimum Wage - Retrieve Nigeria From State of Resentment, Misery
Vanguard
The Organized Labour has warned some governors not to plunge the country into a state of resentment, misery and impoverishment through wrong pieces of advice to President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangiwa to Flag Off Construction of 2,000 Housing Units in 8 States
Leadership
In continuation of the groundbreaking ceremonies for Renewed Hope Cities and Estates, the minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, is set to officially… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Accuses IOCs of Plotting Refinery's Failure
Leadership
Management of Dangote Industries Limited, DIL, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria of doing everything to frustrate the survival of Dangote Oil Refinery and… Read more »
Nigeria: Textile Industry Faces Total Collapse As Revival Efforts Fail
Vanguard
Nigeria's textile industry is now gasping for breath following the failure of revival measures, a sustained upsurge in the importation of textile products and a series of adverse… Read more »
Nigeria: Resolving the Minimum Wage Debacle and Fiscal Headwinds [editorial]
Premium Times
States can lessen their financial burdens by aggressively weaning their payrolls of ghost workers. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Sanction Civil Servants Receiving Salaries After Relocating Abroad - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has criticised civil servants who still receive salaries without formally resigning, despite relocating abroad were. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Commence Construction of Additional 2,000 Housing Units in 8 States
This Day
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, yesterday announced that the federal government was set to officially flag-off construction work for additional 2,000… Read more »
Nigeria: InfraCredit Secures AfDB's $15m Facility to Support Infrastructure Financing in Nigeria
Daily Trust
InfraCredit, an 'AAA' rated specialised infrastructure credit guarantee institution, has announced the successful completion of a $15 million subordinated unsecured 10-year… Read more »
Liberia: Locals Want New Company for Forest
Liberian Observer
The Tarsue Authorized Community Forest in Sinoe County wants a contract with a new logging company. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Agritech Secures Top Spot At Ayute Nextgen 2024
Leadership
In a significant achievement for Nigerian agritech, Extension Africa has secured a top spot at the AYuTe Africa NextGen 2024 competition, paving the way for its continental… Read more »
Liberia: Maritime Authority Initiates Stakeholder Consultation
New Republic
...For IMO Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Read more »
Nigeria: Security - Faan Deploys Armed Special Force to 5 Airports
Vanguard
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, on Monday inaugurated 120 officers of the Aviation Security ( AVSEC) Special Force… Read more »
Liberia: Arcelor Mittal Announces New CEO for Liberia
New Republic
ArcelorMittal Liberia announces the appointment of Michiel Van Der Merwe as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for ArcelorMittal Liberia, who will begin his tenure on 1 July… Read more »
June 23
Africa: 7 Key Takeaways From the 'Ai and the Future of Work in Africa' White Paper
Daily Trust
The recent "AI for Community Impact Summit" organised by Microsoft in Johannesburg, South Africa, buzzed with excitement. As a participant, I was particularly thrilled to witness… Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese Investor Seizes Nigerian Govt Properties in UK
Leadership
Two Nigerian properties located in the United Kingdom are on the verge of being taken over by a Chinese investor following an order granting the investor the right to enforce a $70… Read more »
Nigeria: $600m Palm Oil Import - NANS Wants Govt to Revive Moribund Plantations
Vanguard
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration to return Nigeria to the glory of one of the highest producers… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Minister Presents Gold Bar to Tinubu, Says Transaction Will Boost Foreign Reserves
Premium Times
Mr Alake explained that the programme, which aims to increase the country's reserves and boost the value of the naira, is making significant progress Read more »