April 03
Liberia: LAA, LEC Commit to Providing Reliable Power At RIA
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) have affirmed their dedication to maintaining a stable and dependable power supply at Roberts… Read more »
Liberia: RIA Power Outage Caused By Bird Strike?
Liberian Observer
When Liberia's only international airport, the Roberts International Airport (RIA), plunged into darkness on March 30, 2025, the public reaction was swift and furious. Videos of… Read more »
Nigeria: Investors Lose N91bn As Nigerian Exchange Opens Bearish
Premium Times
"What we witnessed today was an alignment of portfolios by dividend-seeking investors." Read more »
Liberia: Lofa County to Break Ground for Modern Sports Stadium
FrontPageAfrica
Lofa County is set to begin construction of a modern sports stadium as part of its initiative to boost sports development and nurture local talent. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Ahmadu Kida, NNPC's New Board Chairman
Premium Times
The president also approved Bayo Ojulari as the new GCEO of the NNPC and Ahmadu Kida as non-executive chairman. Read more »
Nigeria: Many Injured As Lagferry Catches Fire in Lagos
Vanguard
Tragedy struck in Lagos on Thursday morning when a LAGFERRY vessel carrying passengers suddenly burst into flames at the Ipakodo Ferry Terminal in Ikorodu, leaving several people… Read more »
Nigeria: Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs On Nigeria, Other Countries
Premium Times
President Trump introduced two types of tariffs. The first tariff imposes a 10 per cent flat tax on every import entering the US. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Motorists, Commuters Lament Hellish Traffic Gridlock
Leadership
Lagos residents were on Wednesday trapped and left stranded on the road as a result of traffic said to have been induced by the construction process in the Lagos Island axis of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo's $700m Cameroon Investment Sparks Concerns Over Nigeria's Business Climate
Leadership
Stakeholders have raised concerns over the investment climate in Nigeria following plans by the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo to invest $700 million (approximately N1.75… Read more »
Nigeria: Kebbi Will Re-Elect Tinubu, Idris in 2027 - DG Nama
Leadership
The managing director of the National Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr Ahmed Umar Farouk, has declared that the people of Kebbi State will vote for President Bola Tinubu and… Read more »
Nigeria: Abdulrazaq Celebrates As Aviation College Graduates 19 Military, Civilian Pilots
Leadership
Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has emphasised the role of discipline and teamwork in success stories as the International Aviation College Ilorin graduated 19 student… Read more »
Nigeria: Arik Air Airlifts 2.2m Passengers, Operates 10,699 Flights in 2024 - NCAA
Leadership
Arik Air has airlifted 2,239,176 passengers between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, a report sourced from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed. Read more »
Nigeria: Arik Air Airlifts 2.2m Passengers in 2024 - NCAA Report
Vanguard
Arik Air in 2024, airlifted 2,239,176 passengers between January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, a report sourced from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has stated. Read more »
Nigeria: JP Morgan Plans Entry Into Nigeria, to Acquire Merchant Bank Licence
This Day
JP Morgan is set to expand its footprint in Nigeria by converting its Lagos representative office into a fully operational business branch. Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Minister, Lokpobiri Lauds Caverton As a Leader in Aviation Industry
This Day
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has described Caverton Helicopters Company as a pacesetter and leader in the Nigerian aviation… Read more »
April 02
Sierra Leone: Global South Must Explore New Development Pathways - Sierra Leone Official [guest column]
allAfrica
The global south must broaden and explore new pathways to development that are not simply about accessing more capital but also ensuring sustainable, inclusive growth, a top Sierra… Read more »
West Africa: Ghana Unveils West Africa's Largest Floating Solar Project, Boosting Renewable Energy Ambitions
RFI
Ghana has launched West Africa's largest floating solar project, marking a significant step towards increasing its renewable energy capacity. The country aims to raise its share of… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Kyari As Oil Board Chief
Premium Times
"President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023," Mr Onanuga wrote." Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Shell Chief Bayo Ojulari Now Heads Oil Board
Premium Times
Bayo Ojulari first joined Shell in November 1991 as an Associate Production Technologist at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Read more »
Nigeria: Liberation Day - Nigeria's N4.59trn Exports to US Under Threat
Vanguard
...As Trump announces new tariffs today Read more »
Cameroon: Fake Online Shops Rely On Tech Skills - What Drives Cameroon's Web Developers to Assist Online Fraudsters [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
When people discuss online fraud, the focus is often on those who directly deceive victims. Little attention is given to those who enable these crimes by providing the digital… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Net Fx Reserves Surge to $23.1 Billion, Highest in 3 Years - CBN
Premium Times
The latest figure marked a sharp rise from $3.99 billion at the end of 2023. Read more »
Ghana: BoG, Finance Ministry Discuss Clean-Up of Micro-Finance Institutions, Rural Banks
Ghanaian Times
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is in discussions with the Ministry of Finance to initiate a clean-up of the Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (SDIs), the Governor, Dr Johnson… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Financial System Under Review
Liberian Observer
Liberia's financial management system is under a microscope as the government intensifies efforts to reform its Public Financial Management (PFM) sector. Read more »
Liberia: Dismissed LPRC Employees Demand Supreme Court's Ruling
New Dawn
A group of redundant and downsized employees of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) is upset with the Supreme Court of Liberia for delay in rendering judgement in their… Read more »
