April 08
Nigeria: Flutterwave Gets Nigerian Banking License to Expand Payments Control
Daba Finance
Flutterwave has obtained a banking license in Nigeria, allowing the company to hold deposits and process financial flows directly within the country's regulated system. Read more »
April 07
Nigeria: Nigerian Resident Doctors Commence Indefinite Strike
Premium Times
Beyond the policy reversal, the association highlighted several unresolved financial obligations owed to its members Read more »
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 7, 2026
allAfrica
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Liberia: Fact Check - Correct, Liberia Is Falling Behind Ivory Coast in Rubber Production
Liberian Investigator
On March 30, the CEO of Jeety Rubber LLC, Upjit Singh Sachdeva, claimed on Spoon Talk that in 1961, Liberia produced and exported 41,000 tons of rubber, while the Ivory Coast… Read more »
Liberia: Correct, Liberia Has 579 Km Coastline and 200 Exclusive Economic Zones
Liberian Investigator
On March 30, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai claimed Liberia has 579 kilometers of coastline and 200 Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). President Boakai made the statement during the… Read more »
Ghana: Macroeconomic Stability Came At High Cost - - BoG Governor
Ghanaian Times
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has said the strong macroeconomic stability achieved last year came at a high cost to the central bank. Read more »
Nigeria: Itsekiri Youths Call for Careful Management of Pipeline Surveillance Contracts in Niger Delta
Vanguard
The Itsekiri Youths for Good Governance (IYGG) has urged the federal government to ensure careful management and oversight of pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta to… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Ships 17 Petrol Cargoes to African Countries As Global Supply Tightens
This Day
The Dangote refinery, Africa's largest, has increased export of petrol and urea to African countries hit by supply disruptions caused by the Iran war, its owner, Aliko Dangote said… Read more »
Mauritania: Authorities Crack Down On Protest Against Rising Transport Fares [press release]
MFWA
On April 5, 2026, police in Nouakchott dispersed a protest against rising fuel prices using tear gas. The demonstration, organised by the president of the Renouveau du Mouvement… Read more »
Gambia: Govt Spends Over D316m to Cushion Fuel Price Shock
The Point
The Government of The Gambia has unveiled a massive fuel subsidy package exceeding D316 million in a decisive move to shield citizens and businesses from the sharp rise in global… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Orders Arrest of Owner As Two-Storey Building Collapses in Abuja
Premium Times
Minister Nyesom Wike says a suitable public-purpose project will be built on the reclaimed land. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Deepen Investment in Police Training, Intelligence Gathering and Modern Law Enforcement Systems - Tinubu
This Day
* Says to make meaningful progress, Nigeria must strengthen those protecting the citizenry Read more »
Africa: Nigeria's Ready to Lead Africa's AI Pathways for Prosperity - Shettima
This Day
* Says nation must shift from consumer of imported technologies to producer of innovation, scalable solutions Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Moves to Establish Air Emergency System, Begins Talks With Aerospace Firm
Premium Times
The proposed system is expected to strengthen emergency response across the country by integrating air ambulance services with existing ground-based healthcare infrastructure,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges to Transform Nigeria Police, Promises Investment in Training, Intelligence Gathering [press release]
Premium Times
The president says that to make meaningful progress, Nigeria must strengthen those protecting the nation. Read more »
Ghana: Deliver Quality Projects or Face Sanctions - Getfund Warns Contractors
Ghanaian Times
The Administrator of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), Mr Paul Adjei, has issued a stern warning to contractors handling GETFund-supported projects to prioritise quality… Read more »
Liberia: China Awards Two Maritime Scholarships to Lima
New Dawn
The Government of the People's Republic of China has awarded two scholarship slots to the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), strengthening bilateral cooperation between China and… Read more »
Ghana: Zimbabwean President Tours Acarp After Zoomlion-Geo Pomona MOU
Ghanaian Times
The President of Zimbabwe, Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa, has toured the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant (ACARP) during his State visit to Ghana, praising the facility as a prime example… Read more »
Liberia: AML Takes Grievance Process to Lugbehyee Communities
New Dawn
ArcelorMittal Liberia has scaled up outreach activities to help communities better understand and use AML's official grievance management procedure. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Borrowing Despite Subsidy Removal - Budget Office
Daily Trust
The Budget Office of the Federation has said Nigeria's continued borrowing to fund its budget should not be seen as a weakness, noting that many countries rely on borrowing to… Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Power Supply Crippling Businesses, FCT Traders Lament
Daily Trust
Some traders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried the worsening power outage across the nation's capital, saying it is crippling their businesses and threatening… Read more »
Nigeria: Funding Gap Persists Amid Fresh Health Workers' Strike - World Health Day
Daily Trust
Nigeria is marking this year's World Health Day under the shadow of a fresh nationwide strike by resident doctors, a development that emphasises deep-rooted challenges in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Earned N161tn in 15 Years As Tax Surge Reshapes Fiscal Landscape - Report
This Day
Nigeria earned an estimated N161.1trillion in revenues from oil and non-oil sectors in the years spanning 2010 to 2024, with new data showing that tax and non-oil income streams… Read more »
Nigeria: Middle East War - How Countries Are Responding to Oil Price Shock & What Nigeria Must Do
Premium Times
The Middle East conflict has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, forcing governments worldwide to adopt emergency measures to shield their economies. Read more »
Nigeria: Only 10.5% Women in Nigeria Have Formal Jobs - World Bank
Leadership
Nigeria's labour market continues to disadvantage women in formal employment, with just 10.5 per cent of employed women holding wage or salaried positions in 2025, per the World… Read more »
