March 27
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests 37 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ilorin
Premium Times
EFCC said eight luxury cars, smartphones and high-end laptop computers were recovered from the suspects Read more »
Nigeria: Army Seeks Stakeholders' Collaboration to Tackle Illegal Oil Bunkering in Niger Delta
This Day
The Nigerian Army 6 Division, Port Harcourt has called for concerted efforts from all stakeholders to end the menace of illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Digital Payments Economy to Reach $1.5trn By 2030 - Report
This Day
A recent Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics has stated that the digital payments economy in Africa would continue to grow, with a projection that is expected to… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Fixes May 12 for Hearing in Alleged N19bn Fraud Case
Vanguard
A Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled May 12, 2025, to hear arguments on the priority of applications in a suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation against a… Read more »
Liberia: Dweh Community Residents Decry Mercury, Cyanide Pollution, Fear Water and Agriculture Threats
FrontPageAfrica
Tension is mounting in Mat House Town, Grand Bassa County, as residents fiercely oppose the presence of a Chinese mining company, Hongtu Mining Company Limited (PL10040024). The… Read more »
Nigeria: Accelerating Progress - The Future of Mining in Nigeria Has Women At Every Level
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For decades, mining has been seen as a man's world, but in Nigeria, women are changing that narrative. Though they make up only 18 per cent of the formal mining workforce, their… Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Maintains Track Record As Pbt Hits N1.3 Trillion, Proposes N4.00 Final Dividend
This Day
Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering significant growth across key performance indicators. The Bank's… Read more »
Nigeria: Stock Market Return South On Profit-Taking in MTN Nigeria, Others
This Day
Bearish sentiments resurfaced in the stock market segment yesterday, halting a three-day winning streak, as investors profit-taking in MTN Nigeria Communication Plc, 16 others… Read more »
Nigeria: Heritage Bank Depositors Urge National Assembly to Intervene in CBN Revocation
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Depositors with funds of N5 million and above in the now-defunct Heritage Bank have appealed to the National Assembly to urgently intervene in the revocation of the bank's license… Read more »
Nigeria: Boost for Agric Business
This Day
The determination of the federal government to revitalise the nation's economy through Agriculture was recently affirmed in Ekiti when the Minister of Agriculture and Food… Read more »
Nigeria: IPNX to Deploy Technology to Realise Abia's Digital Transformationemmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia
This Day
The Group Managing Director of ipNX, Mr. Ejovi Aror has said that the firm was committed to a holistic implementation of the digital transformation of Abia State initiative, which… Read more »
Nigeria: Naseni Set to Boost Local Manufacturing, Promote Made-in-Nigeria
This Day
Stakeholders in the manufacturing sector have expressed worry over the non-patronage of locally made products while calling for the empowering of local industries and positioning… Read more »
Nigeria: Broadband Penetration Hits 45.61 Percent As Telecoms Contribution to GDP Decline to 13.94 Percent
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Nigeria: Teco to Unveil Palm Oil Processing Innovation At Agrofood Nigeria
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TECO Group, a leading name in Nigeria's engineering industry for over 45 years, will introduce its latest innovation--the Dual-Purpose Screw Press and Digester for Palm Oil… Read more »
Liberia: Mines & Energy Ministry Clamping Down On Illicit Mining
New Republic
As the Ministry of Mines and Energy continues its clampdown on all acts of illicit and illegal mining, two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Belle-Yalla, Gbarpolu County,… Read more »
March 26
Nigeria: In Historic Deals, U.S. Buys Over 2 Million Barrels of Jet Fuel From Dangote Refinery
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In historic business deals, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery yesterday announced that the United States imported over 2 million barrels of jet fuel from the 650,000 bpd facility this… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Polypropylene Production Will Revive Textile Industry, Save Nigeria $267m - MAN
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the production of polypropylene by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will revive Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Man - Dangote Polypropylene Production to Revive Textile Industry, Save Nigeria $267m
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has stated that the production of polypropylene by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will revive Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Condemns Data Price Hike, Urges Govt to Intervene
Premium Times
The Senate said the hike in telecom tariff is imposing a heavy financial burden, particularly on young Nigerians who rely on digital platforms for income generation. Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt Begins Payment of N77,000 Allowance to Corps Members
Leadership
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of N77,000 as the new monthly allowance for serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Non-African Countries Nigerian Passport Holders Can Travel to Without a Visa
Vanguard
One of the most immediate benefits of visa-free travel is increased mobility across different countries around the world. Nigerians can visit several countries without the… Read more »
Liberia: Nafaa Swims in 'U.S.$3.1m Debt'
Liberian Observer
National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) is burdened with US$3.1 million debt or outstanding arrears, including unpaid vendor contracts, unresolved income tax… Read more »
Nigeria: Ibedc to Sue Over Allegations of Sacking 3,000 Employees
Vanguard
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced it will pursue legal action in response to allegations that it has terminated 3,000 employees. Read more »
Nigeria: SGF - Draft National Policy Development Framework Will Address Inconsistencies in MDAs
This Day
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, said the Draft National Policy Development Framework was a bold step that will address recurring… Read more »
Nigeria: Cascador, Nsia Partner to Empower Nigerian Entrepreneurs
This Day
Cascador and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) have formed a strategic partnership to drive innovation and support homegrown solutions with the potential for… Read more »
