Regional Intelligence

Achievers University in Ondo State, Nigeria has received full accreditation for seven academic programmes from the National Universities Commission (NUC). The accredited programmes include medical laboratory science, civil and environmental engineering, and others. This achievement is seen as a major boost to the institution's academic profile and...

A University of Lagos professor emphasizes the importance of geography in addressing Africa's development challenges, highlighting its role in shaping decision-making and providing practical tools for risk assessment and sustainable development.

The West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) is urging West African countries to adopt digital VAT systems to improve revenue collection and economic progress. The forum emphasized the need for digital transformation to enhance compliance, prevent fraud, and increase efficiency. WATAF also called for harmonization with the ECOWAS Directive on...

The 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers of ECOWAS has called for a strengthened malaria elimination framework, operationalization of the regional community health policy, and development of the Freetown Charter. Experts emphasized the need for coordinated regional action to combat the persistent public health threat of...

The people of Obeagu Ugwuaji community in Enugu State, Nigeria, have protested against their traditional ruler, Igwe Ikenga Nya, alleging land sale and embezzlement. The community claims that the ruler and his associates have mismanaged a community project, resulting in corruption and personal luxury buildings. The governor, Peter Mbah, has been...

The Emir of Jiwa, Dr. Idris Musa, has urged Centenary City Plc (CCPLC) to resettle villagers whose land was acquired for the Abuja project, while acknowledging that compensations were paid for farmlands. Dr. Ike Odenigwe, the Managing Director of Centenary City, provided stakeholders with a progress report, noting the near completion of a...

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will unveil a bespoke Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin Box at the World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball. The box, approved by the Bank of Ghana, contains a 24-karat one-ounce gold coin bearing Otumfuo's image and features screens displaying a documentary on his peace initiatives. The event, celebrating His...

Ghana faces a recurring fire problem rooted in inadequate prevention rather than a lack of knowledge or solutions. The author argues that the issue stems from weak enforcement of existing fire safety regulations and a lack of serious consequences for non-compliance. They propose mandatory fire sprinkler systems in high-risk buildings, strict fire...

Abdul Ganiyu Vinod Obasa, the chairman of Agege Local Government, is focused on infrastructural upgrades, improved security, and data gathering to reduce inequality. Obasa highlights the environmental improvements, including cleaning streets and adding greenery, as well as solving drainage issues in areas like Kadiri Street and Bode Thomas Street....

Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) has affirmed its strong collaboration with the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), addressing recent media misinterpretations regarding loan disbursements. According to LAUTECH's Registrar, Mrs. Olayinka Balogun, the university maintains a productive relationship with NELFUND, which has...