July 25
Nigeria: Jos School Building Collapse Must Be Investigated
Daily Trust
On July 12, 2024, tragedy struck. At least 22 persons, many of them students, were confirmed dead and about 132 others injured when a section of The Saint Academy school building… Read more »
Nigeria: Let Dangote Refinery Breathe [opinion]
Leadership
Over the years, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, has garnered both admirers and detractors on a large scale. Regardless of… Read more »
Nigeria: With Over 133 Million Below Poverty Level, NLC Calls On Tinubu to Address Economic Issues
Leadership
Apparently baffled by the figure of 133 million Nigerians living below extreme poverty lines, coupled with records from International Rescue Committee (IRC) which also pointed out… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Begins Rehabilitation of Odo Iya Alaro Bridge, Laments Vandalism
Leadership
Lagos State government has commenced the rehabilitation of Odo Iya Alaro Bridge located on the ever busy Ikorodu -Lagos Road in Kosofe Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nabu, HP to Empower 25m African Children On Digital Literacy
This Day
NABU, a tech-enabled publisher of multilingual books, providing children with quality, culturally relevant, bilingual stories has collaborated with HP to empower African children,… Read more »
Nigeria: Glo Flex Win Brings Cash, Excitement to Subscribers
This Day
Globacom has announced the launch of a new lottery service, which promises to add cash and an extra dash of excitement to its subscribers. Read more »
Nigeria: Tasks Before Bello At FCCPC
This Day
Raheem Akingbolu tasks the newly-appointed Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Mr. Tunji Bello, on… Read more »
Nigeria: Agama - Identity Management Resolution Will Tackle Unclaimed Dividends
This Day
The Director General Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama has reiterated that identity management issues when solved will provide lasting solution to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Innovation As Elixir for Market Growth
This Day
Technology innovation and market agility have been described as strategic business models that will drive market growth and leadership according to experts who participated at the… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Launches Guided Trade Initiative Under AfCFTA, Marking a Giant Stride in Economic Growth and Continental Leadership
This Day
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Nigeria: Again, Stakeholders Push for Establishment of Technology, Business Development Bank
This Day
Members of the Association of Telecommunications, Information Technology, Cable Satellite Network Operators and Allied Services Employers' of Nigeria (ATICEN), have again reminded… Read more »
Nigeria: Ops Asks CBN to Settle $2.4bn Fx Forwards
Daily Trust
Members of the Organised Private Sector (OPS) have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to promptly settle valid outstanding Foreign Exchange (FX) forwards to save several… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN's 26.75 Percent Interest Rate Will Worsen Purchasing Power - Man
Daily Trust
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) yesterday reacted to the new Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) which benchmarks interest rates to 26.75 per cent from 26.25 per cent, saying… Read more »
Nigeria: SDP Dissolves Kogi Exco, Constitutes Caretaker Committee
Daily Trust
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has dissolved the Kogi State working committee and appointed a caretaker committee headed by Chief Sam… Read more »
Nigeria: Reconsider 70 Percent Forex Windfall Tax, Stakeholders Tell FG
Daily Trust
Opposition to the imposition of a 70 per cent foreign exchange windfall tax on commercial banks rose yesterday with stakeholders asking the federal government to reconsider the… Read more »
Nigeria: 18th Housing Show - Fmbn, Operators Partner to Bridge Funding Gaps
Daily Trust
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) and operators in the housing sector say they will strengthen partnerships in identifying areas of collaboration to bridge funding gaps… Read more »
Nigeria: Making Dangote Cry, and Nigerians Bleed [opinion]
Daily Trust
Recently, on one of those social media perambulations we sometimes indulge in, I came across a cartoon that resonated deeply with me and compelled me to share it on my Facebook… Read more »
July 24
Mauritania: Dozens Killed, Many Missing in Migrant Wreck Off Mauritania
DW
At least 25 people died and many more were missing after a migrant boat capsized off Mauritania . Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Faces Extreme Economic Challenges - Finance Minister
Accra Times
Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam presented the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review, acknowledging the severe impact of economic challenges on Ghanaians, but expressed optimism… Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Approves N1million for Each Resident Doctor in Akwa Ibom
Premium Times
The governor's spokesperson disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Read more »
Liberia: Govt Urged to Establish 'National Volunteer Service' Program
Liberian Observer
Public Health Expert and Scientist Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan has called for the creation of a "Liberia National Volunteer Service" to assist the government in delivering essential… Read more »
Liberia: 'Don't Scare Away Investors'
Liberian Observer
"If there are issues, we should resolve them through discussion rather than actions that stall progress," says Eric Sando Perry, chairperson of the affected communities in the… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Review Reveals Decline in Non-Tax Revenue, Calls for SOE Contributions
Liberian Observer
The Public Accounts and Audits Committee of the Liberian Senate has released its comprehensive analysis of the budget performance for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2024,… Read more »
Nigeria: Gabon President Invites Dangote to Invest in Cement, Fertiliser Production
Premium Times
The invitation comes amid Mr Dangote's recent decision to halt investment in Nigeria's steel industry to avoid the accusations of being considered monopolistic. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote, NNPC Row Creating Wrong Signal to Investors - Adesina, Otedola
Leadership
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said the rift between Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is… Read more »