March 31
Nigeria: Wema Bank's Profit Rises 135 Percent
Premium Times
The bank has proposed a dividend of N1.00 per share following its strong financial performance in 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: N4tr Debt Hindering Gencos Performance - Ndphc
Daily Trust
The Managing Director/CEO of Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) Ltd., Engr. Jennifer Adighije, has stated that the N4 trillion debt the federal government is owing… Read more »
Nigeria: GTCO's Profit Hits N1.2trn, Declares Divided Payout
Daily Trust
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), has released its Audited Consolidated and Separate Financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, with profit before tax of… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogoni Demands 20 Percent Revenue From Oil Operators
Daily Trust
The President of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People, MOSOP, Fagelo Nsuke, said the people of Ogoni are demanding a 20% revenue from oil companies operating from its… Read more »
Nigeria: Trailer Crushes 2, Injures 17 On Abuja-Lokoja Road
Daily Trust
Two persons lost their lives while 17 others sustained various degrees of injuries after a trailer crashed at an army checkpoint in Abaji, along the Abuja-Lokoja road. Read more »
Nigeria: Economic and Educational Case for Digital Classrooms
Daily Trust
As Nigeria faces pressing economic and environmental challenges, the education sector must explore innovative solutions to reduce costs, improve learning outcomes, and embrace… Read more »
Nigeria: Stability in Rivers Vital to Achieving 2.2mbpd Oil Production - NESG
Daily Trust
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Economic Summit Group, Dr Tayo Aduloju, has stated that the guarantee to achieve crude oil production target of 2.2 million barrels per… Read more »
March 30
Liberia: Power Outage Disrupts Operations At Roberts International Airport
FrontPageAfrica
A temporary power outage has caused significant disruption to operations at Roberts International Airport (RIA) on Sunday evening. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's E-Levy - 3 Lessons From the Abolished Mobile Money Tax [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The first budget speech of Ghana's new government on 11 March painted a picture of an economy in crisis, facing high debt and fiscal mismanagement. The finance minister, Cassiel… Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: AfDB, Ethiopian Airline Sign Letter of Intent for Airport Financing
Vanguard
The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation's planned Abusera International Airport… Read more »
Nigeria: $1trn Economy - 'Nigeria Needs €1.05bn Data Centre Investment, 90,000km Fibre Expansion
Leadership
Nigeria's ambition to build a $1 trillion economy depends on €1.05 billion in data center investment, a 90,000-kilometer fiber optic expansion, and a 10 percent broadband… Read more »
Liberia: Nimba Legislative Caucus Objects to Purported Petition On AML MDA Renewal
Liberian Observer
The Nimba County Legislative Caucus is calling for the verification of the purported petition drawn by some citizens and elders of Nimba calling for the renewal of the Mineral… Read more »
Liberia: Ngafuan Applauds CBL for Launch of Fin-Ed Program, Pan African Payment System
Liberian Observer
-- Describes the two initiatives as vital milestones in boosting business efficiency and lowering costs Read more »
Nigeria: FG Flags Off N18.9bn Benue Water Project
Daily Trust
The federal government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to providing clean and potable water, as it commenced the N18.9 billion rehabilitation and upgrading of the… Read more »
Ghana: Trade Minister Reaffirms Govt Support for Private Sector
Ghanaian Times
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Mrs Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to support the private sector in expanding and creating… Read more »
Nigeria: Fidelity Bank Flags Suspicious Remittance, Denies Bribery Allegation
Premium Times
A report had alleged that a Fidely Bank personnel demanded bribe after a customer visited the lenders UNIBEN branch to claim a Remitly transfer. Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank's Annual Profit Soars to Record N1 Trillion
Premium Times
Profit before tax was up by 66.7 per cent, while post-tax profit grew to N1 trillion from N676.9 billion. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia's Blue Economy Strategy Awaits Full Implementation Amid Promising Economic Prospects
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia has developed a national Blue Economy strategy to harness its maritime resources for sustainable economic growth, focusing on areas like fisheries, marine tourism,… Read more »
Liberia: GTMS CEO Alleges Alterations of Documents in New Contract With Govt
Liberian Investigator
The CEO of Global Tracking and Maritime Solutions Holdings Ltd (GTMS Holdings), Sahr Ngegba, has accused his appointed Managing Director of GTMS Liberia, Madam Aminata Bangoura, of… Read more »
Nigeria: At WTO Forum in Geneva, Nigeria Leads Digital Trade Expansion Under AfCFTA, Seeks Global Support
This Day
·Says Africa can unlock full potential of $4.3trn market under AfCFTA Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Senators Debate Sale of Country's Third-Largest Cement Manufacturer to Chinese Firm
Premium Times
The Senate also said Nigerians' interest in the process should be allowed to participate without any hindrance. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Eno Flags Off 32km Road Construction in Two Lgas in Akwa Ibom [press release]
Premium Times
"We are determined to seamlessly connect every part of this state with an economically viable road network." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Payhippo Raises $4m to Fund Clean Energy After Rivy Rebrand
Daba Finance
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Liberia: Liberia Launches Fin-Ed, Papss to Boost Economy
Liberian Observer
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) marked a historic milestone on Thursday with the official launch of the National Financial Education Program (Fin-Ed) and the rollout of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Building Strong National Quality Infrastructure - Strategic Pathway for Nigeria
Premium Times
A strong NQI is built on several pillars, including standardisation, metrology, accreditation, conformity assessment, and market surveillance Read more »
