November 28
Nigeria: Lagos Street Hawkers Are Blamed for Crimes in Traffic - but Gangs Are the Real Problem [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Traffic in Lagos, Nigeria's biggest city, is congested and chaotic. About 1.8 million vehicles used Lagos roads in 2022. The city has 226 vehicles per kilometre. The global average… Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Engagement Bait Posts Promoting Non-Existent 'Christmas Funds' Giveaways in Nigeria
Africa Check
Ignore engagement bait posts promoting non-existent 'Christmas funds' giveaways in Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Brics Partnerships Drive $1.27 Billion Capital Inflow to Nigeria
Premium Times
This marks a substantial rise from $438.72 million during the same period in 2023, reflecting Nigeria's strategic engagement with BRICS economies to drive development. Read more »
Liberia: UN Peacebuilding Commission Chair Urges Liberians to Transform Sustained Peace Into Economic Development
FrontPageAfrica
The United Nations Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission's Liberia Configuration, Mrs. Nicola Clase, has called on Liberians, both at home and abroad, to maintain the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Secure Over $100m Worth Deals At Agriculture Summit Africa
Leadership
Investors have sealed deals worth over $100 million at the recently concluded Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) convened in Abuja, recently. Read more »
Nigeria: To Achieve Meaningful Change in Nigeria, You Need to Seek Political Power - Osinbajo
Premium Times
"But the truth is that for the depth and scale of change that is required in developing countries, political power is required," Mr Osinbajo said. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Moves to Reverse Nigeria's $20bn Trade Deficit With China
Leadership
The Federal Government has expressed its willingness to reverse Nigeria's trade deficit with China, which at the moment stands at a whopping $20 billion, even as it aims to be a… Read more »
Ghana: Govt Launches Digital Economy Policy to Drive Inclusive Growth
GhanaToday
As the world advances at an unprecedented pace in the digital superhighway, Ghana is making strides not to be left behind as the country recognises that technology can bridge… Read more »
Liberia: LERC Hosts Validation Meeting for Electricity Sector Inspection Manual
New Dawn
This important document will guide inspection processes, ensure compliance by service providers, and provide checklists for inspection activities. Read more »
Gambia: Earnings of Gambians and the Inflationary Challenges
Foroyaa
The cost of living has been rising above the earning capacity of many pensioners and low and middle income earners. A bag of American rice now costs D2260. This alone would consume… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Union Denies Minimum Wage Strike Threat in Yobe State
Africa Check
Nigerian union denies minimum wage strike threat in Yobe state Read more »
Nigeria: AfDB Disburses $1bn to Women-Led Enterprises in Nigeria, Others
Daily Trust
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it has so far disbursed $1 billion to women-led enterprises as part of the bank's efforts to bridge the financing gap among women… Read more »
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery - NNPC, Petroan Speak On Petrol Price
Premium Times
The NNPC assured that its prices are regularly reviewed and adjusted as required, adding that the products from the Port Harcourt Refinery are currently for its retail stores. Read more »
Ghana: 'You Supervised the Worst Economic Growth Rate in 20 Years' - Akufo-Addo Jabs Mahama
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has responded to the misplaced commentary by former President John Mahama on the national debt stock under the… Read more »
Liberia: Hearing On LTA Alleged 'Ghost Bidding' Irregularities Postponed
Liberian Observer
--Amid Corruption and Transparency in Liberia's Cybersecurity Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Bills - Senate Brushes Aside Opposition, Admits Presidential Committee
Daily Trust
The Senate leadership on Wednesday resisted the opposition mounted by Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno) and Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi) against allowing top officials of the President… Read more »
Nigeria: Major Marketers Suspend Petrol Import, Now Source From Dangote Refinery
This Day
Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) says its members have of late relied on Dangote refinery for petrol supply, though they have licences to import the product.… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sentences Man to Four Months for Attempted Vandalism of Jibowu Bridge
Vanguard
A Magistrate Court in Oshodi has handed down a four-month prison sentence to a man caught attempting to vandalize the Jibowu Bridge in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Relocated Osun Airport - Governor Adeleke
Vanguard
Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration in Osun State has disclosed that technical issues, especially inadequate runway forced it to relocate the state airport project to… Read more »
Nigeria: How Delta Speaker Survived Warri Boat Mishap
Vanguard
SPEAKER of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, was among survivors of the boat mishap that led to the death of five persons along Bennett Island River, Warri… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria-UK's £7.5bn Trade Volume, Minister Calls for More
Vanguard
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the Nigeria British Chamber of Commerce, among others, have said there is a room to do more to increase value and… Read more »
Nigeria: Child Labour in Agricultural Sector Remains Great Challenge - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government, yesterday said that child labour, particularly in the agricultural sector, remained a significant challenge across West Africa. Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Commissions New Market Complex in Oda
Ghana Presidency
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has amidst an overjoyed population made up of the Chiefs and people of Akim Oda, commissioned a newly built ultra-modern market Akim Oda, in… Read more »
Liberia: A Boost for Agriculture, Sanitation
Liberian Observer
Joseph Nyuma Boakai (JNB) Foundation has successfully secured significant donations aimed at benefiting the most vulnerable populations as well as making a meaningful impact in… Read more »
Liberia: Market Determines Rate
FrontPageAfrica
There is plenty news about the low exchange rate in Liberia. Last year, the rate was as high as LD200 to USD1. Now, the rate is LD176 to USD1. The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) is… Read more »
