November 25
Liberia: Almost 500 Potholes in Monrovia and Its Environs
Liberian Investigator
The Liberian Investigator has counted over 470 potholes in Monrovia and Paynesville, confirming the deplorable condition of roads in two of Liberia's major cities. The deplorable… Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Oppressed, Removed Onnoghen Just to Secure Second Term - Clark
Vanguard
Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has accused former President Muhammadu Buhari of oppressing and humiliating former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, to… Read more »
Nigeria: 58% Price Difference Fuels Smuggling to Neighbouring Countries
Vanguard
Despite the recent subsidy removal, Nigeria's Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, is still 58 per cent cheaper than what is obtained in neighbouring countries, with… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Review Customs Procedures to Boost Trade - WTO
Vanguard
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has emphasized the need for Nigeria to review its customs procedures to promote timely and cost-effective practices, and thereby enhance the… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Needs to Invest in Agriculture and Transportation to End Extreme Poverty
Liberian Investigator
Development is the sustainable availability of socio-economic opportunities for everyone in a particular society. The Government has the authority and responsibility to ensure this… Read more »
Senegal: Joint Statement On the Inaugural U.S.-Senegal Joint Commission [document]
State Department
The inaugural session of the U.S.-Senegal Joint Economic Commission was held November 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell led the U.S. delegation,… Read more »
Gambia: President Barrow Calls for Crop Diversification Amid Low Groundnut Yield
Foroyaa
On Thursday, November 21, President Adama Barrow visited a groundnut farm in Sinchu Baya, Sami District, to assess firsthand the reports of poor groundnut yields affecting farmers… Read more »
Gambia: '30 Percent Salary Increment Includes Only Low-Income Earners', Says Dr Ceesay
Foroyaa
The Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, has disclosed that a planned 30% pay rise for civil servants will include only 'low-income… Read more »
Africa: At Book Reading, Dutch Journalist Recounts Exposé On Heineken's Unethical Practices in Africa
Premium Times
The book details what the author described as Heineken's unethical operations, such as high-level corruption, suppression of local brewers, and collaborations with authoritarian… Read more »
Liberia: LRA Honors Top Taxpayers
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has recognized and honored several multinational companies, local businesses, and individuals, who made outstanding contributions to domestic… Read more »
Liberia: Bea Mountain Receives Double Awards As Highest Taxpayer
Liberian Observer
-- Says, "As a partner in development, it feels good." Read more »
Nigeria: NNFM, FBN Holdings, Ikeja Hotel Top Stock Pick This Week
Premium Times
This is not a buy, sell or hold recommendation but a stock investment guide. Read more »
Ghana: 'Goldkey's Construction of Bank Square Affirms Capabilities of Local Businesses'
Ghanaian Times
The recent inauguration of Bank Square, the new headquarters of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), constructed by Goldkey Properties Limited, a wholly Ghanaian real estate and construction… Read more »
Liberia: From 'Dry Rice' to 'Fat Chicken Thighs' - Commissioner Jallah's Metaphor Exposes Liberia's Governance Crisis [opinion]
Liberian Investigator
In a scathing juxtaposition of privilege and poverty, Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah's recent remarks regarding the plight of the Liberian people at the "Tax Appreciation… Read more »
Liberia: HPX Subsidiary Receives 2nd Highest Taxpayer Award for 2022
Liberian Observer
-- Amid prospects of revenue windfall for Liberia Read more »
Nigeria: Advertisers' Association Moves to Deepen Industry Engagement
This Day
In a bid to deepen industry engagement and pioneer further development in the marketing and communications industry, the Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN) is unveiling… Read more »
Nigeria: Noor Takaful Launches Health Insurance, Digital Solution
This Day
Raheem Akingbolu Read more »
Nigeria: Amcon Seeks Judiciary's Support for Speedy Debt Recovery
This Day
Nume Ekeghe Read more »
Nigeria: Aarago Launches Battery Swapping Service for Electric Motorbikes
This Day
AaraGO, a pioneering Nigerian green technology startup, has launched an innovative battery-swapping service for electric motorbikes, manufactured by KYMCO, a renowned Taiwanese… Read more »
Nigeria: Safety Standards for Oil Tankers
This Day
Government must enforce stricter safety regulations for tanker operators, argues Elvis Eromosele Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Market Up 0.11 Percent Wow As Analysts Predict Mixed Trading
This Day
The Nigerian stock market maintained its positive trend last week, with the Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index (NGX ASI) edging up by 0.11 per cent week-on-week (W-O-W) as… Read more »
Nigeria: Cooking Gas Out of Reach for Nigerians As Prices Soars 58.68 Percent Yoy
This Day
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Africa: PMI Advocates Shift in Skills-Building to Boost Africa's Transformation
This Day
The Managing Director, Project Management Institute (PMI), sub-Saharan Africa, George Asamani has recommended a revolutionary shift in skills-building to enable African countries… Read more »
Nigeria: Banks' Customers Growl As Maximum Lending Rate Hits 30.28 Percent, 22-Month High
This Day
No respite for banks customers in Nigeria as the sector's average maximum lending rate increased to 30.28 per cent as of October 2024, a record since February 2022 when it was at… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders Push for Quick Rehabilitation of Abia's Longest Road
Leadership
Stakeholders have stressed the need for the quick rehabilitation of the 70-kilometre Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba-Ohafia road known not only as the longest, but also the busiest road… Read more »
