July 23
Nigeria: LCCI - Naira to Appreciate Towards N1000 Per Dollar
This Day
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has projected that the Naira would appreciate to N1,000 per Dollar. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Moves to End Dangote, Nmdpra Rift, Meets Major Industry Stakeholders
This Day
·Akpabio: We'll probe, identify and hold saboteurs in petroleum sector accountable Read more »
Nigeria: Rea, Havenhill Sign MOU to Deploy 250mw Decentralised Energy
This Day
In a significant move to bolster Nigeria's energy sector, the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria and Havenhill Synergy Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »
Nigeria: Investors' Interest in Zenith Bank, 22 Others Lift Stock Market
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Kayode Tokede Read more »
Nigeria: Olam Agri Partners Kwara to Empower Agri-Extension Officers
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The Olam Agri in Nigeria's Integrated Feed & Protein Business has carried out a two-day Agri-Extension Capacity Building Workshop to empower agricultural extension agents and… Read more »
Nigeria: Neca - Private Businesses Beset With Innumerable Challenges
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Dike Onwuamaeze Read more »
Nigeria: Finance Act - 50 Percent Banks Forex Gains Tax Won't Affect Nigerians, FG, Nass Pledge
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·As National Assembly joint panel summons Cardoso Read more »
July 22
Gambia: Nams to Investigate Illegal Importation of Petroleum Products Valued At U.S.$ 30m
Foroyaa
The National Assembly Members (NAMs) Monday (22nd July 2024) voted to establish a parliamentary inquiry committee tasked with investigating illegal importation of petroleum… Read more »
Liberia: 'I Challenge Anyone to Produce One Piece of Evidence Evidence' - Sen. Chie Denies Involvement in Chinese Mining Scandal
Liberian Investigator
Former Senate Pro-Tempore Albert Chie has vehemently denied any involvement in the recent illegal mining scandal involving some Chinese nationals in Gbarpolu County. In a direct… Read more »
Gambia: Lawyer Calls On Court of Appeal to Reverse Its Own Ruling in Vista Bank Case
Foroyaa
Foroyaa has been keenly monitoring the developments in the ongoing appeal filed before the Court of Appeal by Slok Nigeria Limited and FIB Group Limited regarding ownership of a… Read more »
July 21
Nigeria: Nigeria's Chronic Power Shortages - Mini Grids Were Going to Crack the Problem for Rural People, but They Haven't. Here's Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Electricity is a scarce commodity in Nigeria. With just over 4,000 megawatts supplying nearly 220 million people, the electricity access deficit stands at about 40% nationwide. The… Read more »
July 18
Liberia: Aggrieved Workers of WBHO Stage 'Go-Slow' Protest, Disengage From Company Operations
Liberian Investigator
Workers employed by WBHO, a subcontractor for ArcelorMittal Liberia, have initiated a "go-slow" protest and disengaged from the company's operations. This action is in response to… Read more »
July 17
Liberia: Liberia Risks EU Red Card for Lax IUU Enforcement
Liberian Investigator
The European Union (EU) has expressed serious concerns regarding Liberia's efforts to combat Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing. The EU has warned that if… Read more »
July 05
Liberia: Senator Calls for Separating Development Planning From Finance Ministry
Liberian Investigator
Grand Kru County Senator Numene T. H. Bartekwa has called for the separation of the Development and Planning aspect from the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning to better… Read more »
June 26
Liberia: Controversy Erupts Over MOU Signing for Gold-Rich Town of Bangroma
Liberian Investigator
Division has erupted among leaders of the Community Land Management and Development Committee in Bangroma, Tewor District, Grand Cape Mount County, following the signing of a… Read more »
May 24
Africa: FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Announces Public and Private Sector Commitments to Advancing Digital Inclusion in Africa [document]
White House
In March and April 2023, Vice President Harris embarked on a historic trip to Africa, with a focus on investing in African innovation. In addition to her bilateral meetings in… Read more »
April 24
Liberia: Navigating Liberia's Looming Fiscal Crisis - Senator Konneh's Recommendations and the Path Forward [editorial]
Liberian Investigator
THE RECENT revelation of a staggering $10.7 million deficit in the 2024 National Budget is nothing short of a fiscal catastrophe. This alarming deficit, exposed just a week after… Read more »