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France – led infra initiatives in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast commenced the construction of two major infrastructure projects in the Ivorian economic capital Abidjan; viz a metro and the extension of the...

Volatile Naira pushes Nigerian drug imports to N900bn

(3 Minutes Read) Prices of drugs in Nigeria continue to go up as the Nira depreciates, the import prices of pharmaceutical products may hit over...

“I Lift Africa”- A pilot project launched in Liberia

To address the challenge of food insecurity of Africa, a Pan African not-for-profit organisation has launched its "I Lift Africa" project in Liberia. ...

Nigeria to start supply of gas to SA, first-ever between the two countries

(3 Minutes Read) Riverside LNG, an energy-based in Nigeria, has announced plans to supply gas to South Africa. Deliveries from the project are slated to...

IAEA completes nuclear security audit in Burkina Faso

(4 minutes read) An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of experts completed a nuclear security advisory mission in Burkina Faso recently It was...

Visa Waiver Agreement between Ghana and UAE

The Ghanian Parliament has approved visa-free deal between Ghana and UAE. The Visa Waiver Agreement for diplomatic, service/special and ordinary passport holders will facilitate...

First Shipment of Crude Oil Reaches Aliko Dangote Refinery

(3 Minutes Read) Nigeria’s billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery has received its first barrels of crude oil for refining, marking an important milestone in a project...

Ruling party takes lead in Niger Presidential and legislative elections

(4 minutes read) · Of the 266 electoral districts counted, the ruling party under is leading in 156 seats · With 156 out of 266 electoral...

Citizens Up Against E-levy in Ghana: Sends Representation to Withdraw the Proposal

 (3 minutes read) Salaries received through mobile money platforms in Ghana will be affected by the recently passed Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy). The e-levy is...

Niger’s coup leader met Guinea’s military leader: Seeks help

(3 minutes read) As a shot in the arm, the military junta in Niger got support from another junta ruled country-Guinea. This support was extended...

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