November 25
Liberia: Bea Mountain and Arcelormittal Named Top Tax Contributors for 2022-2023
Liberian Investigator
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has honored Bea Mountain Mining Corporation and ArcelorMittal-Liberia as the highest tax contributors for 2023 and 2022, respectively, during… Read more »
Liberia: National Road Fund Concludes Town Hall Meetings in Monrovia
Liberian Investigator
Residents of Peace Island and Doe Communities in Monrovia on November 8th and 15th respectively participated in two informative town hall meetings organized by the Center for Media… Read more »
Liberia: Fire Service Boss Denies Fire Extinguisher Sales Allegations
Liberian Investigator
The Director of the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), Col. G. Warsuwah Barvoul, has refuted allegations that the agency is engaged in selling fire extinguishers or issuing fake… Read more »
November 24
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery and Deregulation - Unpacking the Confusion [opinion]
Vanguard
In recent times, the press has been inundated with claims and counter claims about PMS sales and pricing between the Dangote Refinery, the regulator, NNPCL and the marketing… Read more »
Nigeria: N500m Not Missing From Customer's Account, Allegations Baseless - Access Bank
Vanguard
Access Bank has refuted allegations that N500 million is missing from a customer's account. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Rising Anxiety, Govt Says No Mass Sack of Workers With Degrees From Benin, Togo
This Day
The Federal Civil Service Commission has denied the claim of the mass sack of workers who obtained their degrees from Benin Republic, and Togo. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Nigeria, Others Criticise $300 Billion Climate Finance Deal
Premium Times
The final deal includes a fresh pledge by wealthy nations to provide $300 billion annually to poorer countries. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Reduces Fuel Price to N970 Per Litre
Leadership
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the reduction in the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popularly called petrol from N990 to N970 per litre. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Announces Reduction in Price of Petrol
Premium Times
The company said the reduction is a way of appreciating Nigerians for their unwavering support in making the refinery a dream come true. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Begs Labour to Shelve Planned Strike Over Minimum Wage
Premium Times
On Wednesday, labour unions in Cross River State issued a notice of a two-day warning strike scheduled to begin at midnight on Sunday. Read more »
November 22
West Africa: Ecowas Convenes Experts In Accra To Update The Regional Infrastructure Master Plan [press release]
Ecowas
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened a high-level consultative meeting in Accra to deliberate on the update of its Regional Infrastructure Master Plan… Read more »
Nigeria: Reforms Weakened Nigerians' Purchasing Power but We'll Prioritise Social Investment Programmes - Tinubu [press release]
Premium Times
While acknowledging that the reforms had weakened Nigerians' purchasing power, President Tinubu said his administration will continue to provide social safety nets to cushion the… Read more »
Nigeria: NPA Boss Elected Chair of West African Ports Association
Premium Times
Mr Dantsoho said the recognition represents a significant milestone in the continuing march of West and Central Africa Maritime states towards global competitiveness and delivery… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos, Abuja Airports Get Full Certification From NCAA
Vanguard
Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja have acquired full certification from the Nigeria Civil Aviation… Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Out of 4 Nigerians Want to Migrate - NBS
Leadership
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says one out of four individuals between ages 15 years and above would like to leave their communities permanently or at least temporarily. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 18,872 Cyber Attacks Monthly - Report
Leadership
Nigeria is facing a significant surge in cyber threats, recording 18,872 cyber attacks monthly, according to a recent report. This alarming statistic highlights Nigeria's position… Read more »
Nigeria: We Built Oil Refinery When No IOC Was Willing, Says Dangote Group's Edwin
This Day
The Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, Mr. Devakumar Edwin, has taken a swipe at Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron as well as other international oil… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to IMF - Our Reforms Now Bearing Positive Results
This Day
President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable, saying his government's economic reforms have… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC to Deploy Low Security Risk, High Integrity Oil Pipelines Nationwide
This Day
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) yesterday said it was working to ensure the deployment of high integrity crude oil and gas pipeline infrastructure nationwide… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Workers to Enjoy N70,000 Minimum Wage From December
This Day
Yinka Oyebode writes that workers and pensioners in Ekiti State will from December, 2024 begin to earn the N70,000 minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Abiodun, Adebutu Trade Words Over Harassment, Intimidation
Vanguard
The 2023 People's Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Ogun State, Mr Oladipupo Adebutu, yesterday, urged President Bola Tinubu to call Governor Dapo Abiodun to order,… Read more »
Nigeria: Gencos Count Losses, Say Grid Collapses Pose Danger to Power Sector
Vanguard
Power generation companies have expressed concern over the adverse effects of frequent electricity grid collapses in the country, warning that the issue poses a significant threat… Read more »
Nigeria: We Won't Raise Taxes On Vulnerable Nigerians - Tinubu to World Leaders
Leadership
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured world leaders that his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable even as the economic reforms… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Proposes Liberia's Own 'Doing Business Survey' to Boost Economic Growth
Liberian Investigator
Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has called for the creation of a Liberia-specific "Doing Business Survey" to assess and improve the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Technology and the Future of Counter-Terrorism in Nigeria [opinion]
Vanguard
IN today's increasingly complex security landscape, Nigeria faces a multitude of threats that demand a comprehensive and cutting-edge approach to ensure the safety of its citizens,… Read more »
