A Nigerian rural development expert, Damilola Olajubutu, has taken Nigeria’s water access crisis to the international stage, calling for a fundamental shift in how water projects are designed and implemented. …
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Court Rules Minister of Transportation
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ruled that the Minister of Transportation and the Council for the Regulation of Freight Forwarding in Nigeria (CRFFN) have no legal authority …
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NIMASA Shuts ShellPlux, TMDK Terminals Over Security Code Violations in Lagos
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has ordered the shutdown of ShellPlux and TMDK Terminals located in the Ijegun-Egba area of Lagos State. The closure was carried out …
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EconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTNigeria
FIRS Urges Accountant-General to Enforce Tax Deductions by MDAs, Seeks Stronger Compliance for Revenue Growth
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to ensure that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government comply with tax …
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Houston Declares July 5 ‘Ijaw Day’ to Honour Nigerian Culture
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has praised the official declaration of July 5 as “Ijaw Day” by the City …
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Togo Tense as Protesters Reject Reforms Seen to Extend Gnassingbé’s Rule
Togo is facing growing political tension after recent constitutional reforms sparked street protests and strong criticism from civil society, opposition politicians, and human rights groups. The controversial reform, approved in …
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EconomyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureSouth Africa
Court Orders Municipality to Pay R7.5m for Power Repairs
The Mahikeng High Court in South Africa has ordered Ditsobotla Local Municipality to pay over R7.5 million to Kwende Construction CC for emergency electricity repairs carried out in December 2023. …
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Ramaphosa: R1 Trillion Set for Infrastructure to Grow Economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the South African government’s plan to invest more than R1 trillion in infrastructure over the next three years to improve the nation’s roads, ports, rail …
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Uganda Boosts Foreign Reserves to $4.3bn on Strong Exports
Uganda’s foreign exchange reserves have seen a major increase, jumping from $3.2 billion to $4.3 billion within one year. This rise represents about a 33% growth, giving the East African …
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The popular Nyege Nyege music and arts festival in Uganda has not only entertained thousands of fans from across the world but has also brought in a huge boost to …