August 20
Nigeria: Lokpobiri, Others to Speak At Inaugural Nigerian Crude Oil Refining Summit
This Day
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite; and Chairman of Dangote… Read more »
Nigeria: Nipco Targets to Build 100 LPG Outlets in 2024
This Day
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NIPCO Plc, Mr. Suresh Kumar, has disclosed that the company targets to increase the number of its Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)… Read more »
Nigeria: Oborevwori Applauded for Creating Ministry of Riverine Infrastructure
This Day
The initiator of the creation of Coastal Areas Development Agency (CADA) in Delta State, Chief Sheriff Mulade, has commended the Sheriff Oborevwori administration for creating the… Read more »
Nigeria: A Call for Transparency, Integrity Amongst Police Officers
Daily Trust
It is indeed a troubling observation when police officers participate in the collection of money from bus drivers. Their duty should primarily revolve around maintaining law and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nedc Commits to Rebuilding Collapsed Bridge Linking Adamawa-Borno
Daily Trust
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has pledged to reconstruct a vital bridge in Madagali, Adamawa State, which was destroyed by erosion over the weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Continue to Push for Expansion of Rail System to Boast Cargo Movement - Shippers Council
Daily Trust
The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Shippers Council, Barrister Pius Akutah has assured that the council will continue to push for policies that can enhance the expansion of… Read more »
Nigeria: Al-Habibiyyah Hosts 80 Teenagers On Entrepreneurship in Abuja
Daily Trust
The Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society has organised a holiday camp workshop for over 80 teenagers to inculcate moral values and develop their entrepreneurial skills. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Stops First Bank's AGM
Daily Trust
Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court, Lagos, has restrained First Bank Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc from holding, conducting or hosting its 12th Annual General Meeting… Read more »
Nigeria: FRSC Returns N1m to Crash Victim's Family
Daily Trust
The FCT Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has returned over N1 million and other valuables to the family of a traveller who died in a car accident. Read more »
Nigeria: Instalment Payments Will Bridge Nigeria's N64tr Credit Gap'
Daily Trust
Nigeria is currently facing a huge credit gap, which has stymied economic growth and stunted business performance, the Chief Executive Officer of Smallsmall, Tunde Balogun has… Read more »
August 19
Nigeria: Lagos - Motorists Sleep Overnight At Filling Stations As Fuel Scarcity Worsens
Daily Trust
Motorists in Lagos are facing severe hardships due to the ongoing fuel scarcity, with many resorting to sleeping overnight at filling stations in a desperate bid to get fuel. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Approves Use of NNPC Dividends for Payment of Petrol Subsidy - Report
Premium Times
The president approved Mr Kyari's request on 6 June, a report has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Lose N750bn to Selloffs in Dangote Cement,Tier-1 Banks
Premium Times
Market breadth closed positive with 31 gainers and 19 losers. Read more »
Nigeria: More Lagos Doctors Protest As Abductors Hold Colleague Captive for Eight Months
Premium Times
Mrs Popoola's husband has since been released after a ransom was reportedly paid, but she and her nephew remain in the abductors' captivity. Read more »
Liberia: Authorities Give Conflicting Reports On Royal Air Maroc Flight Incident
New Dawn
The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA) has provided conflicting information regarding an incident involving a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800, flight number AT-567, at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Six Banks Surpass 2023 Performance, Generated N979.19bn Profit in H1 2024
This Day
Despite the tough operating clime, six banks that have so far released their results for the Half Year (H1) ended June 30, 2024, surpassed their 2023 performance, posting N979.19… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Implementation of New Minimum Wage Is Delayed in Akwa Ibom - - - Official
Premium Times
The state government says it is willing to discuss the matter with labour. Read more »
Gambia: Chief Touray Says Mining Activities Is Affecting Kombo South
The Point
Falalo M. Touray, the Chief of Kombo South District of the West Coast Region (WCR) has stated that mining activities is one of the challenges affecting his district. Read more »
Liberia: 2024 Budget Cut By U.S.$17m
Liberian Observer
The administration of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has taken proactive measures to address a potential budget shortfall by revising the 2024 national budget. The spending has been… Read more »
Liberia: Tightened Budget - Unity Party Shifts Focus to Debt and Security, Slashing Developmental Investments
Liberian Investigator
Facing a tightening economic landscape, the Unity Party-led government has embarked on a reallocation strategy aimed at reconciling pressing national needs with increasingly… Read more »
Liberia: Judge Carey Frowns On Magistrates for Causing Prison Congestion
Liberian Investigator
The resident judge of the 11th Judicial Circuit Court, T. Ciapha Carey, has expressed discontent with Stipendiary and Associate Magistrates for reportedly contributing to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Stadium - Players, Others Lament Lack of Maintenance, Sub-Standard Work
Premium Times
The Nasarawa Stadium is currently in a state of disrepair, with grass overgrowth and neglect evident, reflecting a lack of upkeep and maintenance. Read more »
Nigeria: Kumuyi to Nigerians - Make Sacrifices for Societal Growth
Leadership
The General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, has called on Nigerians to make sacrifices for one another as change agents and not be… Read more »
Nigeria: Expert Canvasses Outsourcing, Says It Contributes Significantly to Nigeria's GDP
Leadership
Group Managing Director/CEO, ICS Outsourcing, Dr. Peter Akindeju, has called on relevant authorities to deliberately institutionalise outsourcing practices as they contribute more… Read more »
Nigeria: Matrix Energy Under Fire for Importation of Bad Fuel From Malta
Leadership
Indigenous and independent oil marketing and trading company, Matrix Energy Group is under serious allegations of importing substandard petroleum products to Nigeria as media… Read more »