Liberia recently held a symbolic reburial ceremony for former President William Tolbert, marking 45 years since his assassination during a military coup in 1980. Tolbert, who was believed to have …
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DevelopmentEconomyGOVERNMENTLabourNigeria
Lagos Mechanics Cry Out as Government Bulldozes Workshops in Costain
Tension is rising in Lagos after the Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria (AUOMMATON) accused state-backed agents of forcefully demolishing 15 legally approved workshops at Otumara Mechanic …
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DevelopmentEnergyEnvironmentGOVERNMENTHealthcareNigeria
Sanwo-Olu Launches Free Clean Cookstove Distribution in Lagos, Targets 8 Million Households
The Lagos State Government has launched a major clean energy project aimed at tackling air pollution, deforestation and energy poverty. Under the “80 Million Clean Cookstoves Project,” the state has …
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BusinessEconomyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureINVESTMENTNigeria
Governor Bala Mohammed Tells Investors: Bauchi is Safe and Ready for Business
The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has assured both local and foreign investors that Bauchi is one of the safest states in Nigeria and fully prepared to welcome new …
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BusinessFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTInsuranceNigeria
NCRIB President Warns Insurance Brokers Against Unethical Practices
The President and Chairman of the Governing Board of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), Prince Babatunde Oguntade, has warned members of the council to strictly adhere to …
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Eastern AfricaFintechGOVERNMENTINVESTMENTMarketsTelecommunications
MTN Uganda Offers Exit Plan for Retail Investors
MTN Uganda has announced a new exit option for its minority retail investors as the telecom company prepares to separate its mobile money business, MTN MoMo, from its main telecom …
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EconomyFinance & ServicesGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNigeria
National Assembly Extends 2024 Capital Budget to December 2025 Amid Growing Fiscal Concerns
In June 2025, Nigeria’s National Assembly approved another extension of the capital portion of the 2024 national budget, moving its implementation deadline to December 31, 2025. This marks the second …
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SIM Registration, Replacement Services Halt Nationwide as Telcos Migrate to New NIMC Platform
Millions of mobile phone users in Nigeria are currently unable to register new SIM cards or carry out SIM-related services such as SIM swaps and replacements. This follows a major …
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CrimeDevelopmentGOVERNMENTInfrastructureNewsNigeriaSecurity
Abuja Residents Raise Alarm Over Insecurity Despite Wike’s Infrastructure Drive
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is undergoing a massive transformation under the leadership of Minister Nyesom Wike, with many abandoned projects being revived and new ones being initiated, completed, and …
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AfricaAFRICA NEWSEducationGOVERNMENTSouth Africa
8,000 Gauteng Teacher Assistants Yet to Receive June Salary
Over 8,000 teacher assistants recruited by the Gauteng provincial government under the Basic Education Employment Initiative (BEEI) have not received their June salary due to delays caused by a national …