West Africa
8 Mar
The Chief Executive Officer, Coleman Wires and Cables, West Africa’s largest cable manufacturer, George Onafowokan, has attributed the success of the brand to a commitment to standardization, adherence to rules, and a focus on maintaining high standards of quality. He made this known while speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2024, held in…
6 Mar
The decision by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic, three landlocked sub-Saharan African countries, to pull out of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sparked fears of increased instability and insecurity in the region.
24 Feb
The Technical Working Group (ITWG) on Social Protection in West Africa, has commended the authority of heads of state and government for lifting the economic sanctions against Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. In a press statement today in Abuja the Executive Director of Policy House International and Convener of ITWG Taiwo Akerele said it is…
23 Feb
The World Day of Social Justice marked two days ago serves as a stark reminder that achieving fairness and equity is the bedrock of every society.
30 Jan
Nigeria and Ghana have been listed as leading countries in West Africa for identity fraud.
30 Aug 2023
France condemned the toppling of Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba on Wednesday which could represent another setback for Paris in Africa where friendly governments have been falling in an "epidemic" of coups. France "condemns the military coup that is underway in Gabon", government spokesman Olivier Veran told reporters in Paris after military officers announced on…
13 Aug 2023
Former member of the National Assembly Sen. Shehu Sani has identified five reasons for the increasing reemergence of military takeover of governments in Africa, especially in the West African sub-region
10 Jul 2023
Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that coup after coup will no longer be accepted in countries within the West African sub-region. Tinubu said this on Sunday after emerging as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The Nigerian leader was chosen at the 63rd Ordinary Session of the…
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Nigerians have expressed anger and bitterness over planned tariff hike by Pay-Tv operator, Multichoice, owners of DStv and GOtv for its services.
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Sir: In 2023, there was an oil spill in Uzere in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, and which spread into farmlands and fishing ponds of Uzere.
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Smarting from the serious incident recorded by Dana Air on Tuesday, the Federal Government, yesterday, suspended the operating licence and operations of the airline, pending the outcome of the investigation.
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The Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Plc (PHED) has announced the commencement of the implementation of the April 2024 supplementary order to the Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO) in its franchise, assuring customers of improved service delivery.
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With the announcement by MTN Group of the appointment of M&C Saatchi Africa as its marketing communications partner across all MTN Group, M&C Saatchi's Nigerian affiliate, SO&U Group, will be responsible for the business in Nigeria.
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Mastercard and the Committee of E-Banking Industry Heads for Nigeria (CeBIH) have joined forces to tackle the activities of cyber criminals in the country.
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United Capital Plc has assured shareholders that the firm would deploy robust digital technology to further unlock opportunities and stay ahead of trends in the industry.
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The Nigeria Police have requested the public to help in identifying two officers caught in a viral video bashing a driver’s car in Lagos and ordered their arrest.