President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated 39-year-old Abdullahi Ramat as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The announcement was made in a …
Governance
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EnergyGovernancePoliticsPower SectorRegulation
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BankingCorporate AffairsEconomic PolicyFinanceGovernanceGOVERNMENTRegulation
NDIC Pays ₦54.62bn to Heritage Bank Depositors
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has disclosed that it has paid ₦54.62 billion to 691,418 depositors of the now-defunct Heritage Bank. The Corporation also announced a liquidation dividend of …
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Correctional ServicesGovernanceHuman RightsLaw and JusticePoliticsPrisonsPublic Health
Kambwili’s Health in Spotlight After Court Transfer
Fresh concerns have been raised in Zambia over the health condition of former cabinet minister and senior Patriotic Front (PF) leader, Chishimba Kambwili, after he was suddenly moved from Milima …
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BusinessGovernanceINVESTMENTRegulationTelecommunications
NCC Introduces New Governance Rules as Foreign Investment in Telecoms Falls by 58%
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new set of governance rules for telecom operators across the country, as the sector battles a sharp drop in foreign direct investment …
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BusinessEconomyGovernanceLeadershipPublic SectorSouthern Africa
Outgoing Hassam Urges Economic Role for Private Sector
Outgoing Chairman of NICO Holdings Limited, Gaffar Hassam, has called on the private sector to take the lead in helping Malawi grow its economy. He said businesses must work hand-in-hand …
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DevelopmentEconomyEnergyGovernanceInfrastructureSouthern Africa
Malawi, Mozambique Speed Up 50MW Power Project to End Blackouts
Malawi and Mozambique are working together to end the power crisis affecting thousands of homes and businesses in Malawi. Officials from both countries are now meeting to speed up the …
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African AffairsConflict ResolutionGovernanceHumanitarianInternational RelationsPeace & Security
Libya Makes Biggest Jump in 2025 Global Peace Rankings
Libya has recorded the biggest improvement in the world on the 2025 Global Peace Index, jumping 25 places to rank 131st, with a peace score of 2.4 points. This is …
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GovernanceHousingHuman RightsInfrastructureUrban DevelopmentWater & Sanitation
Harare Pushes Ahead with Smart Water Meters Amidst Resident Opposition
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has announced that the city is moving full steam ahead with its smart water meter project, despite resistance from residents who say the plan could deny …
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ClimateEconomyGovernanceInternational RelationsPoliticsTrade & Investment,
Brazil to Fight US Tariffs at WTO – Lula
President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said his country will not fold its hands while the United States imposes what he called unfair tariffs on Brazilian goods. …
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FinanceGovernanceInternational AffairsLawPoliticsSecurity
Libya Fights Money Laundering Ahead of FATF Review
The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in Libya has held a high-level meeting to discuss the country’s preparedness ahead of a crucial international review. The meeting, …