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Kogi Assembly Urges Immediate Restoration of Electricity in Ankpa LGA
Fresh Angle
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The Kogi State House of Assembly has called on the state government to urgently restore public electricity supply to Ankpa Local Government Area, which has been in total blackout for over a year. This resolution followed a motion moved during...
IPAC hails ECONEC mission, reaffirms commitment to electoral reforms
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 1, 2025
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has commended the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) for its unwavering efforts in promoting credible electoral processes across West Africa. The council recognised the vital role the mission...
LNBA calls for greater budgetary support for AFL
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 23, 2025
The Liberian National Bar Association is calling for increased budgetary support and numerical capacity for the Armed Forces of Liberia. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia; July 24, 2025 – The National President of the Liberian National Bar...
Weah’s Ex-Chief Prosecutor Slams Him for Bad Governance
Liberian Observer
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Former Solicitor General in the immediate past Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC), Cllr. Cyrenius Cephas, has delivered a blistering critique of the George Weah-led government, describing it as a regime driven by favoritism, tribalism, and...
MSMEs Growth Accelerator Programme– Cohort V Launched
Liberian Observer
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The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), key financial institutions, and international development partners, has officially launched Cohort V of the Liberia Micro, Small, and Medium...
Countries on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
The Travel Magazine
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July 26, 2025
27 For a smoother travel experience, there are three things you must have top of your mind: is your passport valid and in date? is your travel insurance still valid and covers the places you intend to visit and the activities you plan to partake...
CBL Rallies Banks, Fintechs to Push for Cashless Economy
Liberian Observer
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In order to transform Liberia’s financial landscape, the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has called on commercial banks, mobile money operators, and fintech companies to align with its national agenda for a cashless and digitized economy. The call...
Seamen’s union seeks withdrawal of DG Shipping order on seafarer recruitment
The Hindu Business Line
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August 1, 2025
Mumbai: Seafarers stage a protest against a circular issued by the Directorate General of Shipping which banned crew holding certificates issued by the maritime administration of countries that are not recognised by India from sailing, in Mumbai,...
Jeety Calls for a Focus on Industrialization
Liberian Observer
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Prominent Indian businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Upjit Singh Sachdeva, widely known as Jeety, has issued a compelling call for a nationwide industrial revolution in Liberia, urging members of the Indian and Lebanese business communities to...
Public Service delivery tops Boakai’s agenda before July 26
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 24, 2025
As Liberia prepares to celebrate its 178th Independence Day, President Joseph Boakai is accelerating the dedication of projects across key sectors. By: Kruah Thompson Monrovia, July 25, 2025: Since launching the national outreach for the...
LPRC & Commence Ministry hooked
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 24, 2025
The Liberian Senate terms current Petroleum Pricing Formula in Liberia as unfair and troubling. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia; July 24, 2025 – The Liberian Senate had uncovered and indicted the Liberia Petroleum Refinery Corporation...
Gov’t, World Bank Sign Landmark $90 Million Deal To Build 100 Elementary Schools
GNN Liberia
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July 23, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – July 23, 2025 – In a landmark move poised to reshape Liberia’s educational landscape, the Government of Liberia and the World Bank today finalized a US$90 million financing agreement for the construction of 100...
Trump's tariff deadline arrives with fewer deals than promised
United Press International (UPI)
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July 31 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's suspension of reciprocal tariffs ends Friday and the United States has only managed a small portion of his goal for new trade deals. Trump has pushed back his self-imposed deadlines on multiple occasions...
How will planned US tax on remittances hit poor countries?
Eco-Business
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August 1, 2025
International aid fell in 2024 for the first time in six years, hitting US$212.1 billion, and is set to drop further still.Global remittances were more than four times higher than overseas aid in 2024, reaching nearly US$923 billion, according to...
Partnerships based on mutual respect
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 17, 2025
Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building inclusive, transparent, and long-term investment partnerships, describing the nation’s new development approach as a transition from “charity to...
President Boakai Launches Youth Entrepreneurship Bank, Honors AfDB President Adesina for Transformative Impact
GNN Liberia
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July 22, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – July 22, 2025 – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai today officially launched the Liberia Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEIB), an initiative poised to fundamentally shift Liberia’s youth from job seekers to...
“The Export of Raw Materials Is the Door to Poverty”
Liberian Observer
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Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has called on the government of Liberia to end the export of raw materials and invest in value addition and infrastructure. Delivering the keynote at the official...
Senate Confirms Mohammed Sherif as LEC MD
Liberian Observer
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Almost a month after being grilled by lawmakers on Capitol Hill, President Joseph Nyumah Boakai's nominee to head the Liberia Electricity Corporation, was unanimously confirmed by plenary of the Liberian Senate; with a unanimous vote of 20...
Fisheries sector will soon disclose vessel identity - Emelia Arthur
GhanaWeb
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July 31, 2025
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministry has announced its commitment to revealing beneficial owners and who ultimately profit from activities of fishing vessels in the country’s territorial waters. Speaking at the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in...
Africa’s plan to bring electricity to 300 million by 2030 takes hold
The Citizen
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Abuja. Nigeria is leading the way to make Mission 300 a reality. It’s one of Africa’s boldest electrification drives yet. The Mission aims to connect 300 million people in Africa by 2030 through national reforms, regional coordination, real-time...