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admin - November 28, 2024

NIGERIA: Just In: House Of Reps Confirms Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede As Chief Of Army Staff

    By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The House of Representatives has confirmed Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff, cementing his leadership of the Nigerian Army.     The confirmation took place on Thursday during plenary, following a thorough screening by the Joint Committees on Defence and Army […]
admin - November 28, 2024

NIGERIA: Farmer/Herder Dispute: District Head of Hong L.G.A In Adamawa Restricts Herdsmen From Grazing Till December 31st

By Charles Japheth, Nigeria        In a bold move to address growing tensions and protect local farmers, the District Head of Hong Local Government Area (LGA), Dan Maliki, along with high-profile politicians in the area, placed restrictions on herdsmen coming into the locality to graze, until December 31, 2024.     The restriction […]
admin - November 28, 2024

KENYA: National Transport And Safety Authority Introduces Short Message Service Alerts To Combat Overspeed On Kenyan Roads

   By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          The Kenyan National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has unveiled a new short message Service (SMS) alert system, designed to curb overspeeding among drivers in Kenya.     This innovative measure is part of ongoing efforts to enhance road safety and reduce accidents caused by reckless […]
admin - November 28, 2024

NIGERIA: 24 Killed, Over 1,200 Detained During EndBadGovernance Protest – Amnesty International

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The Nigerian Police have been accused of killing at least 24 protesters and detaining over 1,200 others during the recent #EndBadGovernance demonstrations, according to a report released by Amnesty International.     The organisation’s Country Director, Isa Sanusi, revealed these findings during a press conference in Kano […]
admin - November 28, 2024

NNPC’s Cloud Gamble: Will SAP Ariba Revolutionise Or Complicate Procurement?

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced a major shift in its procurement processes, set to take effect on January 1, 2025.     In a statement released Thursday, the government-owned oil giant unveiled plans to transition its procurement system to a cloud-based […]
admin - November 28, 2024

Malawi Takes a Leap Towards Enhanced CyberSecurity with Four New Bills

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi          Malawi is poised to take a significant step forward in strengthening its cybersecurity landscape, thanks to the submission of four new bills to the Ministry of Justice by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MCRA).     These bills, which focus on cyber crimes, cyber security, E-Evidence, […]
admin - November 27, 2024

Kenyan Government Raises Birth And Death Certificate Fees

   By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya          The Kenyan government has announced an increase in fees for obtaining birth and death certificates, effective immediately.     This change was communicated on November 27, 2024, as part of broader reforms aimed at aligning service fees with economic conditions and enhancing the efficiency of civil […]
admin - November 27, 2024

Nigerian Vice President Departs for Abidjan to Represent Nigeria at Energy Resources Conference

      By Onoja Baba, Nigeria           Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday departed Abuja for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to attend the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE) 2024.     The conference, organized by the Government of Côte d’Ivoire, will focus on “Policies […]
admin - November 27, 2024

NIGERIA: Port Harcourt Refinery’s N1,045/Litre Price Stirs Concerns

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery has come under scrutiny for selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at N1,045 per litre—N75 higher than the N970 per litre offered by the Dangote Refinery.     The revelation has raised concerns among stakeholders, including marketers, who have been reluctant […]
admin - November 27, 2024

Shock And Sorrow As WHO Africa Director-Elect Dies Suddenly At 55

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria         The World Health Organization’s Africa Regional Director-elect, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, has died at the age of 55, sending shockwaves across the global health community.     The WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, on his X handle expressed shock at the passing of Ndugulile on Wednesday.   […]
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