October 08
Nigeria: Pencom to Address Application Gaps Ahead 2025 Retirement Enrolment
Daily Trust
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says it is currently addressing challenges encountered during online enrolment by prospective federal retirees of Ministries, Departments… Read more »
Nigeria: Nemsa, Ondo Collaborate On Standardisation of Electrical Equipment
This Day
The management of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and the Ondo state government have expressed willingness to collaborate in the areas of technical… Read more »
Nigeria: Ibom Air, Others to Address Local Needs With Tech Innovation Challenge
This Day
Ibom Air and other sponsors have identified with Ibom Innovation Network, organisers of Akwa Ibom Tech Week, to support tech startups in developing local solutions that will help… Read more »
Nigeria: PMI Report - Business Activities Dropped in September As Conditions Deteriorate
This Day
Economic output of the Nigerian private sector declined marginally in September 2024 as inflationary pressures strengthened and caused input costs and selling prices to rise at… Read more »
Nigeria: Walson-Jack Urges Public Servants to Take It, Digitalisation Seriously
This Day
Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Esther Didi Walson-Jack, has tasked public servants to embrace to begin to take IT and digitalisation very seriously because promotion… Read more »
Nigeria: Discos Grow Revenue By 61.4 Percent After 230 Percent Electricity Tariff Hike for Band 'A' Customers
This Day
Revenues earned by electricity Distribution Companies (Discos) in Nigeria have risen by over 61.4 per cent after the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) approved a… Read more »
Nigeria: Husk Power, AEDC Seal Deal for Interconnected Mini-Grids
This Day
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) and Husk Power Systems have signed an agreement to build the first of what is expected to be several interconnected mini-grids. Read more »
Nigeria: Smart - Ist Has Restored Confidence in Economy [interview]
This Day
In this exclusive interview with James Emejo, a former member of the Investments and Securities Tribunal, Mr. Osemwengie Smart, said the court has restored confidence to both… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Eyes Ghana, Guinea in Mitigation Strategy to Ease Dry Season Electricity Problems
FrontPageAfrica
As Liberia anticipates the dawn of the Dry season, the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) is already Eyeing its Dry Season Mitigation Strategy, FrontPage Africa has gathered. Read more »
Liberia: Labour Ministry Begins Subsidizing Vacation Job Program for Over 300 Youths
FrontPageAfrica
As part of Government's commitment to enhance the educational sojourn of hundreds of the country's jobless youthful population, Labour Minister, Cooper W. Kruah, Sr. has commenced… Read more »
Liberia: Global Village Institute CEO Kiadii Urges Real Investment and Youth Empowerment in Vocational and Technical Education in Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
The Chief Executive Officer of Global Villagers Sustainable Initiative George Charles Kiadii has underscored the importance of Vocational and Technical Education to the empowerment… Read more »
Ghana: Fight Against Galamsey Menace - October 10 Nationwide Strike Remains Unchanged - Organised Labour
Ghanaian Times
Organised Labour says its indefinite nationwide strike slated for Thursday to demand a declaration of state of emergency on illegal mining (galamsey) and other actions, remains… Read more »
Ghana: Oil Production Dip Wake-Up Call for Alternative Revenue Source - Dr Manteaw
Ghanaian Times
Recent reductions in oil production from Ghana's oil fields should be a wake-up call to the government to diversify its revenue sources in funding its flagship programmes such as… Read more »
Ghana: The Galamsey Menace in Ghana - Urgent Call for Nadmo to Act Now
Ghanaian Times
Illegal small-scale mining, known locally as "galamsey," has become one of the most destructive forces threatening the environment, economy, and health of Ghanaians. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Allocates 48.6m Barrels of Crude to Dangote Refinery in 10 Months
Vanguard
THE Federal government has allocated a total of 48.6 million barrels of crude oil to Dangote Petroleum Refinery for refining in 10 months. Read more »
October 07
Nigeria: How Multi-Billion Naira Illicit Arms Entered Nigeria 23 Times in 7 Years
Daily Trust
There are growing concerns among Nigerians and other critical stakeholders within the security sector over the rise in importation of illicit arms and ammunition, as well as drugs… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Earns $3.94 Billion From NTE in 2023
GhanaToday
Ghana's Non-Traditional Exports (NTEs) recorded exponential growth in 2023, generating $3.944 billion in revenue. Read more »
West Africa: Red Sea Unrest Causes Heavier Shipping Traffic in Gulf of Guinea - IMO
Leadership
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO), over the weekend, said shipping traffic in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), has increased due to unrest in the Red Sea. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Quits As Middleman in Dangote Refinery Petrol Purchase
Premium Times
This means NNPC will no longer be the sole off-taker, and marketers can now negotiate prices directly with Dangote Refinery. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Set to Receive 24m Barrels of Crude Oil in October and November
Vanguard
In a significant development, the Federal Government and Dangote Refinery have reached an agreement to pay for crude oil supplied to the facility in local currency. Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Agriculture Supports Lowland Rice Project to Promote Urban Agriculture
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) has supported a lowland rice project to promote urban and peri-urban agricultural initiatives which was re-launched sometime this year by the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economic Potential Tied to Private Sector Synergy - Shettima
Leadership
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government's commitment to fostering a strong partnership with the private sector to drive Nigeria's economic growth and… Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Workers Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Welfare Issues
Premium Times
Mrs Adeyeye said whether it is a matter of promotion or estacode, the agency has been following the rules and is committed to promoting the workers' welfare. Read more »
Liberia: Purupeh Farm Wants Govt Invest More in Value Addition
Liberian Observer
Liberia's agriculture has experienced growth over the years, but the limited capacity of many agribusinesses to promote value addition is impeding the incomes of many smallholder… Read more »
Gambia: Trade Ministry, NFSPMC to Boost Gambia's Market Presence Through AfCFTA, GTI Initiatives
The Point
On Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration, and Employment had a productive meeting with Mr. Muhammed Njie, managing director of the… Read more »
