November 20
West Africa: President of Gambia's Clearing and Forwarding Agents Hits On Free Trade Issues in West Africa
The Point
Essa Wally, the President of the Association of Clearing and Forwarding Agents of the Gambia, has addressed the General Assembly of the Federation of Ecowas Licence Customs Brokers… Read more »
Nigeria: Unregulated Labour Migration Exposes Workers to Abuse, Exploitation - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government on Wednesday said that unregulated and disorderly labour migration exposes workers to vulnerabilities, including exploitation, abuse, and precarious working… Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Over 50 Countries Endorse Plans to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Baku
Premium Times
The COP29 Presidency said it remains committed to advancing climate transparency under the Enhanced Transparency Framework. Read more »
Africa: Financial Inclusion - Nigeria Leads in Instant Payment System Inclusivity Index in Africa - Report
Premium Times
The State of Inclusive Instant Payment (SIIP) is an annual report published by the AfricaNenda Foundation. Read more »
West Africa: Gambia Ranked Among Highest in Total Imports From Ecowas Countries
Foroyaa
Essa Wally, the president of the Association of Customs, Clearing and Forwarding Agencies (ACCFA) has disclosed that the Gambia is ranked among the highest in total imports from… Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Tanker Explosion - 209 Confirmed Dead As Probe Committee Submits Report
Daily Trust
Chairman of the Investigation Committee on the tanker fire incident in Majia, Jigawa State, DIG Hafizu Muhammad Inuwa (Retd) has presented its findings to Governor Umar Namadi. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Mining Week Sharpens Focus On Long-Neglected Sector
VOA
Nigeria concluded a three-day conference Wednesday to mark National Mining Week. Authorities in the West African nation have been seeking to expand investments in the mining… Read more »
Nigeria: Harnessing Digital Technology for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Since its inception in December 2023, the New Strategic Health Vision has advanced steadily. This transformative plan is reshaping Nigeria's healthcare system by extending beyond… Read more »
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inauguratesa 515megawatts Ghana Bridge Power Plant in Tema
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday inaugurated the Ghana Bridge Power Project (GBPP), marking a significant milestone in Ghana's commitment to expanding its power… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria On Part of True Economic Recovery - Shettima
Leadership
Vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has stated that Nigeria is currently on the path of economic recovery. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Increase Exportation Capacity for Economy Growth - Sanwo-Olu
Leadership
Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stressed the need for Nigeria to increase its exportation capacity to revamp its economy. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can't Prosper Unless Every Part Thrives - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said although the North could not progress in isolation, Nigeria, too, could not prosper unless every part of her thrived. Read more »
Nigeria: Access Arm Expands Financial Literacy Campaign to 100 Nigerian Schools
Daily Trust
Access ARM Pensions has expanded its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, Shape Your Future, to 100 schools across Nigeria, underscoring its commitment to fostering… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Should Keep Quiet, Nigeria Not a Failed State - Jimoh Ibrahim
Vanguard
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo to refrain from making statements that undermine Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Against Fraudulent SWIFT Fund Transfer Claims
Premium Times
The CBN clarified that the SWIFT documents provided as evidence are often unverifiable and not traceable on the SWIFT platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oldest Banking Institution Becomes 'First Holdco' As Shareholders Endorse New Name
Premium Times
The change applies also to the subsidiaries within the group, FBN Holdings remarked. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Signs N70,000 Minimum Wage With Labour Leaders
Premium Times
According to the MoU, the new minimum wage will cover all strata of Ekiti workers, as well as pensioners. Read more »
Liberia: Senate to Conduct a Separate Hearing On the Draft National Budget
New Dawn
The Liberia Senate plenary has decided to hear and scrutinize the 2025 draft National Budget separately in the wake of an ongoing political crisis at the House of Representatives. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Brvm-Listed Vivo Energy Net Income Jumps 63 Percent in Third-Quarter
Daba Finance
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Benin: Boa Benin Doubles Shares After Capital Increase Amid Challenges
Daba Finance
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Liberia: Amid Budget Submission Controversy, Finance Minister Ngafuan Projects 5.8 Percent Economic Growth As Budget Increases By 15.3 Percent
FrontPageAfrica
The controversial submission of the fiscal year 2025 draft national budget to the Legislature continues to spark widespread debate among the public, but that is not the only issue… Read more »
Ghana: Youth Urged to Take Advantage of Booming Beauty and Makeup Industry
Ghanaian Times
The global beauty, makeup and wellness industry is worth over $700 billion in 2024 and estimated to increase further in subsequent years. Read more »
Ghana: Pay Taxes to Accelerate Development - Dr Kombat
Ghanaian Times
The Assistant Commissioner of Research and Policy of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Dr Alex Kombat, has urged the public to honour their tax obligations to help accelerate the… Read more »
Ghana: Bitcoin Breaches $94,000 for the First Time
Ghanaian Times
Bitcoin rose to a record high above $94,000 as a report that Donald Trump's social media company was in talks to buy crypto trading firm Bakkt (BKKT.N), added to hopes of a… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Forex Shake-Up - The Ripple Effects of CBG's License Suspension [analysis]
Ghanaian Times
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