April 09
Nigeria: Banks and Conflict Between Liquidity and Lending
This Day
SOLA ONI argues that a stronger capital base should translate into better discipline, not higher risk-taking Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Pensions to Host Annual Sports Tournament Saturday
This Day
UBA Pensions Custodian Limited is set to host the 12th edition of its Annual Sports Tournament on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Upbeat Recreational Centre, Lekki, Lagos. Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Urges Liberians to Focus On Development, Not Division
Liberian Observer
Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has urged Liberians to shift their attention away from political divisions and focus on national… Read more »
Liberia: Wataf Boosts Capacity of Tax Administrations With Tadat Training
Liberian Observer
The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF), in collaboration with the TADAT Secretariat, has commenced a five-day regional training workshop on the Tax Administration… Read more »
West Africa: Gambia Moves to Enforce Fuel Quality Standards
The Point
Key players in The Gambia's petroleum sector yesterday convened a high-level national dialogue to address persistent fuel quality challenges and strengthen standards enforcement,… Read more »
Gambia: GRA Records D7.7b in First Quarter of 2026
The Point
The Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a strong performance in the first three months of 2026, collecting D7,714,280,444.65 against a target of D7,466,927,428,… Read more »
April 08
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 8, 2026
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Nigeria: Groups Warn Nigeria 'On Brink of Collapse' Over Insecurity, Economic Strain
Premium Times
The groups said the country is "on the brink of collapse" amid rising insecurity, widening inequality and declining public confidence in public institutions. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Calls Emergency Session to Print Money. Here's What's Really Going On.
Liberian Investigator
- When a president invokes a rarely used constitutional provision to drag lawmakers back to the Capitol two weeks ahead of the regular legislative calendar, and the top item on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Output Rises to 1.7mbpd As Pipeline Security Improves - NNPC
Premium Times
NNPC says crude oil production has rebounded significantly since 2022, driven by improved pipeline security and efforts to curb oil theft and sabotage. Read more »
Nigeria: Heating, Air Conditioning Sector Eyes $5.6bn Growth As Nigeria Leads Imports
Leadership
Stakeholders in Nigeria's infrastructure and climate control ecosystem have projected significant growth in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR)… Read more »
Nigeria: ASUU-Unijos Declares Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid, Mutilated Salaries
Premium Times
According to a notice issued by the chapter Chairperson, Jurbe Molwus, a professor, the strike takes effect on Wednesday, 8 April and will continue until the salaries are paid. Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Exports New Crude Grade 'Cawthorne' to Netherlands
Premium Times
NNPC Limited has commenced export of a new crude grade, Cawthorne blend, with its maiden cargo shipped to the Netherlands as part of efforts to boost production and expand… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Gears Up for Paris Energy Forum With $18bn Oil Approvals, Rising Output
Leadership
Key government officials from Nigeria are getting prepared to engage with global stakeholders at the Invest in African Energy Forum (IAEF) scheduled to hold in Paris next month. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Economy Recovers, but Poverty Remains a Threat - World Bank Report
Premium Times
According to the report, wage growth has lagged behind inflation, leaving real incomes under pressure and poverty levels largely unchanged. Read more »
Ghana: Afreximbank Launches $10 Bn Gulf Crisis Response Programme... to Insulate African, Caribbean Economies From Gulf Crises
Ghanaian Times
TO counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a… Read more »
Liberia: LEC Initiates System to Detect Illegal Connections
FrontPageAfrica
The Managing Director of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), Mohammed M. Sherif, has disclosed that the management of LEC is implementing a smart metering program. Read more »
Liberia: Phebe Hospital Crisis - Over 400 Workers Reject Administration
New Dawn
Gbarnga, Bong County, April 8, 2026 -- The situation at Phebe Hospital in Bong County has reached a critical point, with more than 400 employees refusing to work under the current… Read more »
Africa: Konneh Courts Indian Investors Ahead of Major Indian - Africa Summit
FrontPageAfrica
Senator Amara Konneh of Gbarpolu County is in India on a high-level visit aimed at attracting private investment to Liberia, as momentum builds toward the India-Africa Forum Summit… Read more »
Liberia: Cash Crisis Mounts Amid Budget Woes
New Dawn
Monrovia, Liberia, April 8, 2026 -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has summoned the 55th Liberian Legislature to a Special Session from April 9 to April 23, 2026, citing urgent… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N1,275/Litre, Diesel to N1,950
Leadership
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its gantry price of petrol to N1,275 per litre and that of diesel to N1,950 per litre, marking a fresh increase in fuel costs that could… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria's Domestic Passengers Hit 10m in 2025, Behind South Africa's 28m
Daily Trust
The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has hailed Nigeria's rising aviation profile following strong… Read more »
Ghana: Economist Warns of Price Hikes Rejection of 10, 20 Pesewa Coins - · BoG Insists All Coins Must Be Accepted
Ghanaian Times
What began as the refusal of the lowest denominations of the Ghanaian cedi, the one and five pesewas, has now escalated into a widespread rejection of the 10 and 20 pesewa coins. Read more »
Liberia: LEC Faces Rising Pressure
New Dawn
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) is facing mounting pressure as electricity demand across the country continues to outstrip available generation capacity. Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Commerce Cracks Down On Expired Goods in Bong County
New Dawn
Gbarnga, Bong County - April 8, 2026 - The Bong County chapter of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has confiscated a quantity of expired and unwholesome goods from several… Read more »
