Goddy Ikeh
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) strongly condemns the continued detention of journalists Olurotimi Olawale, Precious Eze Chukwunonso, Roland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami, whose criminal charges were amended by prosecutors on October 14.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of Ghana on Friday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, marking a major step forward in Ghana’s healthcare system.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) Joint Venture announced a major oil discovery at the Meji NW-1 well in Petroleum Mining Lease, PML 49, offshore the Niger Delta.
The Nigerian Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with telecom giant, Ericsson on 5G Innovation Lab.
The price of OPEC basket of 12 crudes stood at $73.59 a barrel on Thursday, October 17, 2024, compared with $73.45 the previous day, according to OPEC Secretariat calculations.
A total turnover of 1.447 billion shares worth N73.889 billion in 39,546 deals was traded this week by investors on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange.
The “Freedom on the Net 2024” report analyzes the state of Internet freedom in Africa, highlighting progress in countries like Zambia, while others like Zimbabwe and Rwanda tighten censorship and digital manipulation.
Morocco does not envisage a solution to the Moroccan Sahara issue outside the framework of the United Nations and under the exclusive auspices of the Secretary-General of the United Nations, through his personal envoy.
After 30 hours of intense competition, the Cote d’Ivoire’s team “ShellxRoot” emerged victorious at the 3rd edition of the ECOWAS Hackathon, securing first place with a total of 510 points and successfully capturing five flags.
The judicial inquiry into the cause of death of Mr. Pelumi Onifade, a 20-year-old reporter with Gboah TV, who died during the #EndSARS protests in October 2020, began in Lagos on Thursday, October 17, 2024 with the investigating magistrate promising a thorough and impartial investigation to uncover the truth, assign responsibility for his death, if necessary, and provide his family with closure.