The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mr. Bayo Ojulari, has dismissed recent rumours about his resignation, saying he remains focused on attracting more investment …
Governance
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BusinessEnergyEnvironmentGovernanceNigeriaOil & Gas
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AgricultureDevelopmentEconomyGovernanceInnovationPublic SectorTechnology
AI Can Help African Governments Save $150 Billion Annually – Expert
Governments across Africa could save up to $150 billion (about ₦226 trillion) annually by adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) in public service delivery, according to Mr. Harun Katusya, a senior consulting …
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BankingFinance & ServicesGovernanceKenyaRegional CooperationRegulation
CBK to Launch Deposit Guarantee Fund to Protect SACCO Depositors
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced plans to set up a Deposit Guarantee Fund (DPF) worth KSh180 million to protect members of Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) …
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GovernanceHospitalInfrastructurePublic Health
Hospitality CEO Gregory Ozegbe Dies of Heart Attack at Niger Government Lodge
Shock and sorrow have gripped officials and staff of the Niger State Government House following the sudden death of Gregory Ossai Ozegbe, Chief Executive Officer of Castle HMG Hospitality, who …
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AFRICA NEWSEconomyFinance & ServicesGovernanceGOVERNMENTInternational AffairsNigeriaPolicies
Nigeria’s Shamseldeen Ogunjimi Elected Deputy Chairperson
Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi, has been elected as the Deputy Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG). His …
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Anti-CorruptionGovernanceJudiciaryLawPublic SectorWestern Africa
Liberia Justices Risk Suspension Over Asset Issues
The Office of the Ombudsman in Liberia has recommended the suspension of four Justices of the Supreme Court, including outgoing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, for failing to declare their …
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ElectionGovernanceNorth AfricaPolitics
Libya Trains Poll Workers for Second Phase of Local Elections
The High National Election Commission (HNEC) of Libya has commenced third-level training for polling staff ahead of the second phase of municipal elections, according to a statement released on Saturday. …
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EnergyFinance & ServicesGovernanceKenyaOil & GasRegulation
Auditor General Questions Fuel Subsidy Payments and G-to-G Oil Deal in Kenya
The Auditor General of Kenya has raised serious concerns over the fuel price stabilization program and the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) petroleum importation scheme carried out during the 2023/2024 financial year. In …
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GovernanceHealthcareInfrastructurePolitics
Kwara Council Chairman Stops N200m Hospital Renovation Over Political Loyalty
Chairman of Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, Lukman Agbelere, has stopped the renovation of a primary healthcare centre in Awodi community, sparking controversy and backlash over the …
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BusinessEconomyGovernanceInfrastructureTax PolicyTransportation
OGIRS Moves to Harmonise Interstate Road Taxes with Single Sticker Plan
The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service (OGIRS) has unveiled a new tax reform initiative aimed at simplifying road taxes for interstate transporters and manufacturers. Known as the Single Interstate Road …