March 05
West Africa: Ecowas Parliament Weighs in On Recall of Liberian Delegation
New Republic
The ECOWAS parliament, the representation of parliamentarians from member states has taken seized of the issue arising from the recall of Liberian parliamentarians by the majority… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Secures Electricity Supply Agreement
New Republic
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CI-Energies in Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire to supply electricity to Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: HPX Demand for New Rail Operator
New Republic
President Joseph Boakai's recent approval of a rail agreement that appears to favor High Power Exploration (HPX) and Guinea's Nimba project over ArcelorMittal's longstanding… Read more »
Liberia: Fire Experts Confirm Capitol Fire Was Arson
FrontPageAfrica
A team of fire experts from Minnesota has officially concluded that the fire that severely damaged the Capitol Building last year was an act of arson. The investigation, led by… Read more »
Liberia: GOL, EU Sign U.S.$21m Grant for Spotlight Initiative, Support Measure
Liberian Observer
The Government of Liberia and the European Union (EU) have signed two significant financing agreements aimed at enhancing national development coordination and strengthening civil… Read more »
Liberia: Justice Clinton-Johnson Orders Immediate Release of Rep. Bility's Son
Liberian Observer
In a significant move, Presiding Chamber Justice at the Supreme Court, Ceaineh Clinton-Johnson, has ordered the unconditional release of defendant Peach Bility, son of Nimba County… Read more »
Liberia: Fire Investigation Concludes Liberia Capitol Blaze Was Intentionally Set
Liberian Observer
A fire that engulfed the Liberia Capitol Building on December 18, 2024, causing US$1.8 million in damages, was deliberately set, according to findings released by a team of fire… Read more »
Liberia: VP Koung Off to Washington, D.C.
New Republic
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Nigeria: Despite Minister's Directive, Nigerian University Insists On Controversial VC Appointment
Premium Times
The university claimed that it followed all laid-down guidelines as contained in its establishment act in the selection process of the vice-chancellor. Read more »
Nigeria: ACF Worries Over Attack On Northerners in South-East, Demands Compensation for Victims
Premium Times
The group decries government inaction over the reoccurring attacks and called on the government of the affected states to pay full compensation for lives and injuries as well as… Read more »
Nigeria: Sexual Harassment - Women's Group Urges Akpabio to Step Aside for Transparent Investigation
Premium Times
The coalition called for an independent probe into allegations of sexual harassment against the Senate President. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Assembly Repeals 'Ineffective Hisbah Law'
Premium Times
The lawmakers said the 2004 law was ineffective in providing legal backing for the Hisbah operation. Read more »
Nigeria: The Crisis of Rigid Thinking in Nigerian Universities [opinion]
Premium Times
The Nigerian academic landscape remains shackled by outdated and rigid perspectives that stifle intellectual progress and adaptability. Among the most glaring issues is the… Read more »
Liberia: UN Women, Gender Others Sign Gender Spotlight 2.0 Initiative
New Republic
UN Women, the government of Liberia, European Commission among others have signed the financing agreements for the Gender (Spotlight 2.0) Initiative and the Support Measures of the… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Orders Release of Musa Bility's Son From Detention
Liberian Investigator
The Supreme Court of Liberia has ordered the immediate release of Peach Bility, son of Nimba County District Representative Musa Hassan Bility, from detention following a petition… Read more »
Nigeria: At 88, Obasanjo Still a Force in Nigeria's Progress - Tinubu
Vanguard
-- Describes him as an extraordinary leader who has made enormous contributions. Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Govt Vows Timely Implementation of Supreme Court Judgement
Vanguard
The Rivers State government, on Wednesday, said that in the interest of the state, it would implement timeously the Supreme Court judgement once the Certified True Copy (CTC) of… Read more »
Nigeria: Floods, Drought, and Hunger - Unpacking the Dire Effects of Climate Change On Nutrition and Food Security [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
The world is grappling with interconnected challenges, including climate change, which is being seen through extreme weather events such as rising global temperatures, droughts,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Secures $50.8bn Investment to Strengthen Global Trade
Leadership
The minister of industry, trade, and investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has disclosed Nigeria's success in securing over $50 billion in investment from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's… Read more »
Nigeria: NASS Positioning Nigeria for $1trn Economy By 2030 - Senate Leader
Leadership
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, yesterday, outlined the accomplishments of the 10th National Assembly, stating that the upper chamber has been passing diverse laws… Read more »
Nigeria: 9 Months After, CBN Names 16 New Directors
Daily Trust
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors across key departments, nine months after it relieved the previous directors from the services of the bank as well… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Mitigate Fraud, Governance Failures With New Code
Daily Trust
The Financial Reporting Council has said the Nigeria Public Sector Governance Code (NPSGC) shall help mitigate risks such as fraud, misuse of funds, and governance failures which… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogoni Demands Licensing of Indigenous Companies As Condition for Oil Exploration
Daily Trust
The people of Ogoni ethnic nationality have called on the federal government to grant indigenous companies of Ogoni extraction licences to drill oil. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's Former Immigration Chief Parradang Died in Abuja - Police
Premium Times
According to the police, Mr Parradang checked into the hotel, paying N22,000 for one night's stay. Read more »
Liberia: CBL Hosts Validation Workshop On Draft Insurance Act
Liberian Observer
As a crucial step toward establishing the National Insurance Commission of Liberia, the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on Wednesday, March 5, begins a three-day validation workshop… Read more »
