April 06
Nigeria: 33 Banks Now Bigger, Stronger
Vanguard
The recent recapitalisation exercise led by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, which saw 33 deposit money banks raise an impressive N44.65 trillion, is not a mere regulatory… Read more »
Nigeria: New Tax Law - Nrs Takes Over Collection of Mineral Royalties
Vanguard
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), has taken over the collection of mineral royalties from mining sector operators across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: NDPC Investigates Remita, Sterling Bank for Alleged Data Breach
Premium Times
The NDPC confirmed that the relevant parties and individuals have been providing information for the purpose of addressing the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate Today, April 6, 2026
Vanguard
The Nigerian Naira maintained a stable trajectory against the United States Dollar as the first full trading week of April 2026 commenced. Market performance across the official… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Establish Cybersecurity Coordination Council to Tackle Rising Threats
Vanguard
The Federal Government, FG, has announced plans to establish a national cybersecurity coordination council to strengthen Nigeria's capacity to fight growing cyber threats. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves N3.3tn Payment Plan to Curb Illiquidity in Power Sector
This Day
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a N3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at settling long-standing debts owed to power Generation Companies (Gencos) as well as Gas Companies… Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Supply Shortage, Tinubu Okays N3.3tn Electricity Debt Payment Plan
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the payment plan to finally settle the outstanding debts under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Wind Energy Project Gains Strong Stakeholder Support
New Dawn
Monrovia, Liberia - April 6, 2026 - A high-level virtual meeting held on April 1, 2026, brought together key stakeholders to discuss the proposed Wind energy project aimed at… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Fire Incidents Caused By Electrical Surge - Lasema
Premium Times
"Fortunately, no casualties were recorded during the incident, though household items worth millions of naira were destroyed." Read more »
Nigeria: Beta Glass Posts N149.1bn Profit After Tax for 2025
This Day
Beta Glass Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended December 31, 2025, posting a revenue of N149.12 billion and a 144 per cent surge in profit after tax,… Read more »
Nigeria: Surveyors Board - Naira Devaluation Threatens Nigeria's Construction Industry
This Day
The President of the Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria, Obafemi Onashile, has raised concerns over mounting challenges confronting Nigeria's construction industry,… Read more »
Liberia: Believers Eastern Church Kicks Off Bridge Project in Matadi
Liberian Observer
In a significant move to enhance community development and address longstanding infrastructural challenges, Believers Eastern Church, Liberia, formally inaugurated the Bridge of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nahco's Shareholders to Receive N12.2bn Dividend, 278.44m Bonus Shares
Leadership
Shareholders of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc will receive a combined dividend of cash and bonus shares as the aviation handling and logistics group sustained its… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Now Africa's 2nd Largest Domestic Aviation Market, Records 10 Percent Growth - FAAN
Leadership
The managing director and chief executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, has disclosed that Nigeria emerged as the second-largest domestic… Read more »
Nigeria: Custodian Investment Grows Revenue By 48 Percent, As Total Assets Hit N1trn
Leadership
Custodian Investment Plc has posted a revenue growth of 48 per cent year-on-year while total assets surged to hit the N1 trillion milestone for the financial year ended December… Read more »
Nigeria: Cabotage Financing Fund Applications Hit 60 As Nimasa Signs Performance Bond
Leadership
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has disclosed that over 60 applications have been received for the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) since the… Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout, Hardship Dim Easter Celebrations - Labour
Leadership
Organised labour has decried the low-key 2026 Easter celebrations across Nigeria, blaming widespread hardship, persistent power outages, and the high cost of fuel for dampening the… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia's Roads Killed 71 People in Three Months, Putting 2026 On Pace to Exceed Last Year's Death Toll
Liberian Investigator
- Seventy-one people died on Liberian roads in the first three months of 2026, with March alone accounting for the deadliest surge of the quarter -- figures that put the country on… Read more »
Liberia: Kongba District Residents Accuse Gbarpolu Lawmakers of Neglecting Roads, Schools
Liberian Investigator
- Residents of Kongba District are accusing members of the Gbarpolu County legislative caucus of neglecting critical infrastructure, pointing to deteriorating roads and schools… Read more »
Liberia: Labour Ministry Suspends Foreign Worker Levy Amid Allegations of Illegal Fund Diversion
Liberian Investigator
- The Ministry of Labour has suspended a $50 annual levy on foreign workers just three days after introducing it, following allegations by a labour advocacy group that the funds… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia National Police Trains Driving Instructors, Require School Certificate for Licensing
Liberian Investigator
- The Liberia National Police launched a training program for driving school instructors Sunday, requiring them to obtain certification before teaching students, as part of broader… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Eyes Offline Digital Learning As President Boakai Meets Haf, Umu Delegation
Liberian Investigator
- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has pledged government collaboration with the Helping Africa Foundation on a series of education proposals, including the introduction of digital… Read more »
Liberia: BRAC Liberia CEO Warns Staff - Zero Tolerance for Fraud
Liberian Investigator
- The CEO of BRAC Liberia Microfinance Company Ltd. warned employees Saturday that any involvement in fraud will result in immediate dismissal, even as he announced new welfare… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia's Roads Are Killing Us. Words Are Not Enough. [opinion]
Liberian Investigator
Published: April 6, 2026 Read more »
April 05
Nigeria: Resident Doctors to Embark On Fresh Nationwide Strike Tuesday
This Day
Medical doctors under the auspices of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have said they would commence a total industrial and comprehensive strike beginning from… Read more »
