December 16
Nigeria: NRC Rakes in N1.70bn From Passengers in Q3
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) generated N1.70bn from passengers in the third quarter of 2024, an increase of 13.83% from the N1.49bn billion recorded in the same period… Read more »
Nigeria: Contributory Pension Insulates Police Funds From Mismanagement - Oloworaran [interview]
Daily Trust
Ms. Omolola Oloworaran is the Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom). In this interview, she highlights plans to bring in more states into the contributory… Read more »
Nigeria: 9mobile Appoints New Chief Digital, Innovation Officer
Daily Trust
9mobile has appointed Ina Alogwu as its new Chief Digital and Innovation Officer (CDIO), marking another significant step in the company's business transformation agenda. Read more »
Nigeria: Shell, Partners Sign FID On 300 Million Barrels Bonga North Deep-Water Project
This Day
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell Plc, has announced a final investment decision (FID) on Bonga North, a deep-water project… Read more »
December 15
West Africa: Nigeria Meets Full Ecowas Financial Obligations for First Time in 19 Years
Leadership
Nigeria has fulfilled its financial obligations to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) with the payment of 100% of its community levy for 2023, the first time in… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN to Penalise Banks Over Illicit Naira Distribution
Premium Times
The bank cited incidents of banks facilitating the illicit flow of mint Naira notes through direct actions or inactions. Read more »
Nigeria: SERAP Sues Tinubu Over 'Failure to Probe Missing N57bn in Humanitarian Affairs Ministry' [press release]
Premium Times
SERAP is also asking the court "to compel President Tinubu to direct Mr Fagbemi to work with appropriate anticorruption agencies to prosecute..." Read more »
December 14
Nigeria: CBN Confirms Validity of Old, New Naira Notes
Premium Times
It said the clarification follows widespread misinformation regarding the validity of the old notes. Read more »
Nigeria: Two Female Students of Lokoja Varsity, Kogi Poly Killed in Road Accident
Vanguard
A female student of the Federal University, Lokoja and another female student from the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja have both lost their lives in a motor accident that occured in… Read more »
Nigeria: Investments - Shouldn't Charity Begin At Home? By Muyiwa Adetiba
Vanguard
One of the cardinal objectives of President Bola Tinubu on assuming office last year was to reduce the unemployment rate in the country. It is an objective any responsible leader… Read more »
December 13
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils New Gunboats to Enhance Operations Against Oil Theft
VOA
Nigerian authorities in oil-rich Rivers State unveiled on Friday six military-grade gunboats to help security agents battle the piracy and oil theft that have plagued the Niger… Read more »
Nigeria: The Nigerian Tax Bill 2023 At a Glance - Highlights and Key Provisions
Premium Times
The Nigeria Tax Bill (from now on referred to as the NTB) is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to outline all taxes in the country hitherto administered by different… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Reforms Bills Divide Governors
Vanguard
STRONG indications have emerged that the 36 state governors under the aegis of Nigeria Governors' Forum, are sharply divided over the Tax Reforms Bills pending before the Senate… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Enhance Road Infrastructure to Benefit Four Million in Rural Communities [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank has approved $500 million in concessional financing for the Rural Access Agricultural Marketing Project- Scale Up (RAAMP-SU) in Nigeria, the Government of Nigeria… Read more »
Sierra Leone: World Bank Supports Sierra Leone With $80 Million to Enhance Macroeconomic Stability and Resilience [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank today approved an $80 million financing package to support Sierra Leone's efforts to restore macro-fiscal stability and strengthen economic resilience. This… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Announces N150,000 Christmas Bonus for Each Civil Servant
Premium Times
"The gesture is in appreciation of workers' commitment to duty and their understanding during the strike." Read more »
Nigeria: Oyetola - Govt to Unveil Final Validation Process for National Policy On Marine, Blue Economy
This Day
The federal government, Wednesday said it was set to unveil the final validation process for National Policy on the Marine and Blue Economy to refine it priorities and solidify a… Read more »
Ghana: Drivers Accused of Stealing Excavator Ordered to Open Defence
Ghanaian Times
The Amasaman Circuit Court has ordered two drivers accused of stealing an excavator, belonging to a businessman. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Academy of Science President Proffers Solutions for Incessant Collapse of National Grid
Premium Times
Mr Sambo, a professor emeritus at the Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Designs, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, warned that the recent power outage in 17 states caused… Read more »
Nigeria: Water Scarcity Looms in Kano As Workers Begin Strike
Daily Trust
Workers of the Kano State Water Board have embarked on an indefinite strike to demand the implementation of the new minimum wage of N70,000, which they claim other parastatal… Read more »
Nigeria: Economy Deteriorates As Productivity Record 49.6 Points in November - Report
This Day
The Nigeria's business conditions deteriorated further in November as productivity of the private sector of the economy stood at 49.6 in November 2024. Read more »
Liberia: Doxxbet-Liberia Presents Cars to LFA MVP Award Winners
Liberian Investigator
Doxxbet-Liberia, in collaboration with the Liberia Football Association (LFA), has presented vehicles to the male and female winners of the 2024 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards. Read more »
Nigeria: Unending Collapses of the National Grid, By Adekunle Adekoya [opinion]
Vanguard
ON Wednesday, the national power grid managed by the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, collapsed for the 11th time in 2024, leaving the country in complete blackout. Some… Read more »
Nigeria: Pams Travels Celebrates 20 Yrs in Industry
Vanguard
Three lucky customers have won air tickets during a raffle draw to mark the 20th anniversary of Pams Travels and Tours Ltd. Read more »
Nigeria: A Month of Generous Rewards From 1xbet - Believe in the Christmas Miracle, Receive Gifts! [press release]
Premium Times
Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere and receive prizes for participating in Christmas activities. Miracles happen if you believe in Christmas and take part in the winter… Read more »
