May 01
Nigeria: 'It's Economic Diversification', Nans Lauds Ongoing Mining Sector Reforms
Vanguard
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has lauded the ongoing reforms in Nigeria's mining sector and commends the Ministry for their efforts in diversifying the… Read more »
April 30
Nigeria: Oil Marketers Threaten Nationwide Strike
This Day
The Chairmen, Forum of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) Tuesday threated to embark on a nationwide strike over the N200 billion bridging debt owed… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Government Faces Backlash Over Ban On Unprocessed Rubber Export
FrontPageAfrica
Representatives of the Consortium of Rubber Sector Actors of Liberia (CORSAL) and various progressive forces have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Liberian government's ban… Read more »
Liberia: House Passes U.S.$738.8 Million National Budget
Liberian Observer
-- Public Administration, Education get the largest appropriations Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Grant Full Operating Licence to Dangote Refinery
Premium Times
We awarded Dangote refinery even in their pre-commissioning and sooner than later, they will have full commission and a valid licence to operate," Mr Ahmed said. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Salary Increase for Some Civil Servants
Premium Times
The talks between the government and labour unions, NLC and TUC, for a substantial increase in the salaries of government workers are still ongoing. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask NERC to Suspend Electricity Tariff Hike, to Launch Investigation
Premium Times
NERC had earlier this month announced an increment in the electricity tariff for Band A consumers. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Fuel Scarcity, Petroleum Marketers Threaten to Shut Down Outlets
Premium Times
"We call on our members to however remain resolute and law-abiding, even as we draw close to the immediate ultimatum for our demands to be met and addressed by the NMDPRA," the… Read more »
Gambia: GPA Announces Plans to Build Second Lander Bridge
The Point
The Gambia Port Authority (GPA) has revealed plans to build a second landing bridge for operational safety of ferries. Read more »
Nigeria: Commuters Stranded in Ogun As Fuel Scarcity Grounds Transportation Services
Premium Times
From Panseke to Iyana Mortuary, Ijaye, Sapon and other bus stops, commuters, including primary and secondary school students, were left stranded and trekking long distances. Read more »
Liberia: LRA Boss Reinforces Commitment to Combat Fraud for Revenue Growth
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General Dorbor Jallah has reiterated his dedication to curbing illicit practices within customs operations, including false… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Commission Is Not Recruiting
Africa Check
No, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Commission is not recruiting Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Queues Will Be Cleared By Wednesday Across Nigeria - NNPCL
Premium Times
"Unfortunately, we experienced a three-day disruption in distribution due to logistical issues, which has since been resolved." Read more »
Nigeria: Shell - Nigerian Govt Develops Divestment Framework
Premium Times
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said the framework, which consists of seven cardinal pillars, would also guide other similar investments in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Demand for Mining Marshals Shows Sector Support for Policy - Alake
Premium Times
Mr Alake revealed that processes for enacting legislations for the establishment of the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation are already underway in the National Assembly, through… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Former Kwara Finance Commissioner for N1.22 Billion Fraud
Premium Times
The former Kwara State Commissioner for Finance is being tried alongside former Governor Abdulfatah over N1.22 billion money laundering charges. Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope - Sound Engineer Precious Ofurum Buried in River State
Premium Times
Precious Ofurum, alongside Jnr Pope and three others, died on 10 April in a boat mishap. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Motorists Hike Transport Fares in Abuja As Fuel Scarcity Bites Harder
Premium Times
The crisis has led to an increase in the cost of transportation and commuters were left stranded at various bus stops on Monday as workers and students returned from work and… Read more »
Nigeria: Young Middle-Class Nigerians Are Desperate to Leave the Country - Insights Into Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Since the 1980s, migration has been a part of the Nigerian middle-class psyche, catalysed by the usual suspects: high unemployment, security concerns, infrastructure gaps, and poor… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote - Our Target Is Nigeria's Self-Sufficiency in Petrol, Others
Daily Trust
The Dangote Industries Limited has said that its target is to ensure that Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in all the sectors, including cement, agriculture, mining and petroleum. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Tanker Explosion - Govs Advocate Safer Transportation of Petroleum Products
Vanguard
...As Tinubu, First Lady mourn Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Applauds Ways, Means, and Finance Committee for Uncovering Extra U.S.$51m in Revenue
FrontPageAfrica
House Speaker Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa has opposed direct budget funding to lawmakers for implementing legislative projects within their respective electoral districts. Read more »
Liberia: Consider Resumption Over Decommissioning - Mines & Energy Boss Entreats Mng Gold, Tours China Union Facilities
FrontPageAfrica
Since assuming office earlier this year as the Minister of Mines and Energy of Liberia, Wilmot Paye has emphasized that measures ensuring the country benefits from its mineral… Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Shareholders Approve Holdco Structure [press release]
Premium Times
In his remarks during the EGM, the Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, thanked the shareholders for their unwavering commitment, which has been instrumental in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Naira Depreciated By 23% in 4 Days - Currency Dealers, Analysts
Vanguard
A surge in demand for dollars in the parallel market driven by banks and end-users combined with slow forex disbursement to BDCs by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, caused the… Read more »