The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Shettima, has called on the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Nigerian …
Governance
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BusinessEconomyEnergyGovernanceLabourOil & Gas
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AfricaEconomyElectionsGovernanceHuman RightsPolitics
Uganda’s Museveni Cleared to Contest Again in 2026 Presidential Election
Uganda’s Electoral Commission has cleared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to contest in the 2026 presidential election, paving the way for the 81-year-old leader to extend his time in power to …
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DemocracyElectionsGovernanceHuman RightsPoliticsWestern Africa
Guinea Referendum Clears Way for Doumbouya as Presidential Election Nears
Voters in Guinea have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that could open the way for coup leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya to contest the presidency later this year. Partial results released …
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AviationEconomyGovernanceKenyaLabourTransportation
Kenya Aviation Workers Union Issues Strike Notice Over KAA Board Disputes
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a seven-day strike notice, demanding the resignation of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) board over unresolved labour disputes and the fallout from …
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DevelopmentDiplomacyEconomyGovernanceInternational RelationsTrade
EU Appoints Rune Skinnebach as New Ambassador to Ghana, Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Rune Skinnebach has officially assumed office as the new Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Ghana after presenting his Letters of Credence to President John Dramani Mahama at the …
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Economic DevelopmentFinanceGovernanceTaxationTechnology
Ekiti Commends SoftAlliance for Driving Revenue Growth with Digital Tax Solutions
Ekiti State government has commended its technology partner, SoftAlliance, for playing a major role in modernising the state’s revenue collection system through its flagship digital solutions, SoftTax and the Central …
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GovernanceHousingInfrastructureLagos NewsReal EstateUrban Development
Report: 60% of Lagos Residents Live in Informal Settlements Amid Housing Crisis
Over 60 per cent of Lagos residents are forced to live in informal settlements, a new report has revealed, highlighting the severity of the state’s housing crisis and the growing …
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BankingEconomyFinanceGovernanceMonetary PolicySMEs
CPPE Urges CBN to Ease Monetary Policies to Support SMEs
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to adopt a more balanced policy direction that will make credit more affordable …
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BuildingDisaster & EmergencyGovernanceHousingLagos NewsUrban Development
BCPG Calls for Advanced Rescue Equipment After Yaba Building Collapse
The Building Collapse Prevention Guild (BCPG) has urged government agencies and stakeholders to adopt advanced equipment and modern technology to improve rescue operations during building collapse incidents in Nigeria. The …
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EconomyFinanceGovernanceLabourPensionRegulation
PenCom Bans Cross-Shareholding in Pension Firms, Moves to Protect Contributors’ Funds
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has released new guidelines banning significant cross-shareholding among Pension Fund Operators (PFOs). The move, which became effective immediately on Friday, is aimed at promoting transparency, …