April 19
Nigeria: Nestle Reacts to Allegation of Adding Sugar to Infant Formulas in Nigeria
Premium Times
The reaction is contained in a statement issued on Thursday and shared with PREMIUM TIMES by the company's Head of Corporate Communications, Victoria Uwadoka. Read more »
Liberia: Mass Dismissal of Presidential Guards Sparks Concern
FrontPageAfrica
Approximately 200 officers of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) are reported to be facing termination under the directive of the new Director, Sam Gaye. Allegations suggest… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Explores U.S. for Crude Shipment, Expecting Third Stock
Daily Trust
The 650,000 barrels per day Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been able to ramp up production leveraging on cheaper crude imports from the United States, a report has said. Read more »
Ghana: Cyber Security Authority Engages Tech Providers to Counter Misinformation Powered By Ai
Ghanaian Times
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has cautioned the public to be wary of electoral misinformation and disinformation targeted at flawing this year's general election. Read more »
Liberia: Motorcyclists Threaten Mass Protest
FrontPageAfrica
Aggrieved commercial motorcyclists in Monrovia and other parts adjacent are threatening to consistently stage violent protests beginning today April 19, over attempt by the Unity… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Wins Preliminary Ruling in Cassius Mining $300 Million Int'l Arbitration
Ghanaian Times
An International Arbitration Tribunal has ruled on February 28, 2024, that the international arbitration instituted by Cassius Mining Company Limited against Ghana shall be… Read more »
Nigeria: Energy Expert Advises Governors to Domesticate Electricity Act
Premium Times
The energy expert advised governors to domesticate the electricity law and make tax break offers to encourage private sector investment in their states. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Working to Put Nigeria On Solid Economic Pedestal - Presidency
Vanguard
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to put Nigeria on a solid economic… Read more »
Liberia: Transport Ministry Generates $2M in First Quarter
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Transport has disclosed it has generated a little over $2Million United States Dollars in the first quarter of 2024, as it embarks on the general inspections of… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Committees to Probe $21M Unapproved Road Contracts Awarded By Public Works
FrontPageAfrica
The plenary of the Liberian Senate has instructed its Committees on Judiciary, Public Works and Public Accounts and Audits to investigate the Public Works Ministry for awarding… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Abuse - Bobrisky's Conviction Selective Justice - Salami
Vanguard
Abuja-based public interest lawyer Barrister Temi Salami has criticized the Nigerian judiciary for what he perceives as a focus on minor offences over more significant cases of… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote's Bid to Merge Sugar, Salt, Rice Businesses Hits Brick Wall
Premium Times
The suspension "centred around the current non-operational status of Dangote Rice Limited" by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nascon Allied Industries said. Read more »
Liberia: Senate Wants Pre-Paid Meters for Govt
New Dawn
The Senate Committee on Public Corporation and Land, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment has recommended to the plenary that the Liberia Electricity Corporation give… Read more »
Liberia: OGP Partners to Track Budget Performance & Implementation
New Dawn
Liberia's Open Government Partnership Secretariat capacitates local journalists for effective budget performance monitoring. Read more »
April 18
Nigeria: Analysts Skeptical About Nigeria's Bid to Improve Local Crude Refining
VOA
Nigeria has been Africa's largest or second-largest oil exporter for years, but relies heavily on imports to meet local energy needs. The government is trying to change that,… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Bio Urges Ecowasleaders to Develop Strategy Against Autonomous Weapons
Concord
President Julius Maada Bio has urged ECOWAS regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. Read more »
Gambia: Gambia to Get Two New Ferries in 16 Months
The Point
The Gambia government through the Gambia Ports Authority (GPA) yesterday signed a contract with DAMEN Shipyard for the construction and design of two new green solar powered… Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Tragedy - Wake-Up Call for Safety, Accountability in Nollywood
Daily Trust
A Nollywood crew including the actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo and a make-up artiste, died last week in a terrible, terrible accident when their boat capsized on the way to a film… Read more »
Nigeria: Four in 10 Nigerian Children Trapped in Child Labour - NBS
Premium Times
"Stakeholders cannot ignore the urgency to act decisively to safeguard the rights and restore the childhood of the children trapped in child labour," ILO Country Director Vanessa… Read more »
Gambia: Police Call for Construction of 152 Speed Bumps to Avert Road Accidents
The Point
Speaking before the Standing Committee on Defence and Security of The National Assembly on Wednesday, Lamin King Colley, commissioner, the Gambia Police Force Mobile Traffic Unit,… Read more »
Liberia: HPX Completes Technical Due Diligence On St John River Iron Ore Licenses
Liberian Observer
-- Financial due diligence underway with anticipated completion in 2nd quarter 2024; St John River licenses previously owned by BHP and cover a combined area of almost 250 km2… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gains At Official Market Amidst Depleting Reserve
Premium Times
Market data published on the FMDQ website on Wednesday indicated that the naira closed at N1,072.74 against N1,148.14 recorded in the previous market session on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Power - 13,000 MW Instead of 200,000MW Unacceptable, Says Obi
Leadership
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed deep concerns over the perennial power situation in the country recording… Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Sees Nigeria's Inflation Dropping to 26.3 Percent This Year
Daily Trust
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said Nigeria's inflation rate will drop to 26.3% in 2024, noting that the country's economy will equally grow by 3.3% this year. Read more »
Nigeria: Tariff Increase to Worsen Economic Instability - Private Sector
Daily Trust
Says Nigeria ranked third on highest electricity cost Read more »