July 04
Ghana: Fidelity Bank Commits ¢1 Million to Boost Ghana's Agricultural Sector
Accra Times
By providing substantial financial support and a platform for growth, the Bank aims to catalyse the transformation of Ghana's agricultural sector, making it more resilient,… Read more »
Nigeria: Opening Model for Economic, Financial Inclusion Underway - Shettima [press release]
Premium Times
The federal government had on 25 April unveiled the Aso Accord on Economic and Financial Inclusion, a multi-pronged blueprint designed to achieve universal access to financial… Read more »
July 03
West Africa: Alarming Nigeria's Data Breaches
Leadership
The recent revelation that Nigerians' personal data were available for purchase online at a fee was long expected, considering the unseriousness and laxity with which data… Read more »
Nigeria: Soaring Costs of Essential Medications - Nigerians' Health At Risk'
This Day
Food and transportation inflation may dominate the headlines, because they affect the majority. However, a crucial issue, often overlooked, is the staggering surge in the cost of… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Constitutes Committee to Probe Importation of Adulterated Fuel By NNPC
Premium Times
The Senate said it may consider amending the PIA in order to confer more powers to the NNPCL to ensure effective regulation. Read more »
Nigeria: 50,000 Jobs for Nigerians Underway in U.S., Canada, Others - NATEP
Daily Trust
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), in partnership with the National Talent Export Programme - Nigeria (NATEP), has commenced a three-day workshop on how to… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Banks Against Rejecting Dirty/Mutilated Naira Notes
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Deposit Money Bank (DMBs) against rejecting dirty and mutilated Naira banknotes from depositors. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governors Not Against Living Wage, Oyebanji Tells Workers
Vanguard
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has said that State Governors, under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) are not against approval of a living wage for… Read more »
Nigeria: Governors' Interference in Minimum Wage Negotiation Unconstitutional - NLC
Vanguard
The National Labour Congress, NLC, the governors' interference in the national minimum wage negotiation is unconstitutional. Read more »
Liberia: Worker Injured At Bao Chico Amid Safety Woes
Liberian Observer
Joseph Toe 35, was happy when he started work with Bao Chico in Gbarpolu in February. Toe was assigned to an iron ore plant, with his job to prevent unwanted rocks from entering… Read more »
Ghana: Counter Advertisement to LPG Cylinder Circulation Emerges On TV
Accra Times
A group of LPG operators are sponsoring advertisements that counter the cylinder circulation model recommended by the NPA. Read more »
Ghana: Stakeholders Prepare to Familiarise Themselves With Revised 'Cement Pricing' Li
Accra Times
Stakeholders curious about details of the revised 'cement pricing LI' as it has been laid before Parliament. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Misused $1 Billion IPP Debt - Minority
Accra Times
While accusing the government of hiding the truth and not providing practical solutions to the country's economic problems, he called for a national dialogue on Ghana's economy. Read more »
Nigeria: EU Unveils Digital Platform to Boost Investment in Nigeria's Agribusiness
Premium Times
"The EU-Nigeria Agribusiness Platform will contribute to boosting the exploration and exploitation of agribusiness opportunities between Nigeria and the EU." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Interest Rates Hampering Job Creation, Economic Growth - Dangote
Premium Times
CBN has increased interest rates by a total of 750 basis points across three consecutive Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meetings. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps to Probe 'Unethical Practices' By Multinational Companies in Nigeria
Premium Times
The House also asked the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to immediately halt the alleged unfair business practices by multinationals. Read more »
Liberia: LIS Appeals for Funding to Train Additional Officers
New Dawn
The Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) Commissioner General Stephen Zargo, has appealed to the government for financial support to train an additional 500 officers. Read more »
Nigeria: High Energy Tariffs - Universities Can Generate Own Electricity - Experts
Leadership
Nigeria's universities are facing a major challenge in the form of high energy tariffs, with many of them spending millions of naira each month to keep the lights on. Read more »
Nigeria: Global Leaders Target Climate Funding for Nigeria, Others
Leadership
Global leaders have set their sights on unlocking climate funding for Nigeria and other developing nations. Read more »
Nigeria: Rains and Urgent Need to Repair Owerri Roads
Leadership
For road users in World bank, Federal Housing, Umuguma, Okuku, Port Harcourt road, Egbeada, Relief, and the environs, this is not the best of times as potholes filled with dirty… Read more »
Nigeria: Volkswagen Shuns Nigeria, Sets Up Auto Assembly Plant in Egypt
Daily Trust
Volkswagen Group Africa has signed an agreement with the Egyptian government to build and operate a new Body Shop and Assembly plant in the East Port Said Automotive Zone (EPAZ). Read more »
Nigeria: CBN's Interest Rate Hike Hindering Growth, Job Creation - Dangote
Daily Trust
Microeconomic environment stifling manufacturing sector - MAN FG harps on local content, made-in-Nigeria goods Read more »
Nigeria: $1.3bn Oml 245 - Negotiations On Dispute Concluded - Lokpobiri
Daily Trust
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has confirmed that the ongoing negotiations to end the disputes surrounding oil mining license (OML 245) have been… Read more »
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Launches 'Shoes for School' Initiative
New Dawn
Liberia's leading GSM Company, Lonestar Cell MTN, launches the "Shoes for School" campaign here, targeting schoolchildren. Read more »
Nigeria: Credit to Private Sector Up 66 Percent to N74.31tn Yoy On Weak Naira, Inflation
This Day
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