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Daily Archives: September 20, 2022

Senegal President Macky Sall appoints first PM since 2019

Senegal President Macky Sall appoints first PM since 2019

Senegalese President Macky Sall has reinstated the post of prime minister, appointing a former economy minister to the job two months after a tense legislative election in which Sall’s ruling coalition lost its comfortable majority. Amadou Ba, a 61-year-old taxation [...]

September 20, 2022 Government and politics
Last mile infrastructure stalls $3b submarine cable investments

Last mile infrastructure stalls $3b submarine cable investments

Dearth of last mile infrastructure in Nigeria appears to be stalling full utilisation of the various submarine cable systems, which have berthed at the nation’s shores. Last-mile infrastructure means broadband facilities that serve as the final leg connecting the service [...]

September 20, 2022 Business
Jigawa Flood: Death toll rises to 92 as governor travels on holiday

Jigawa Flood: Death toll rises to 92 as governor travels on holiday

The death toll in the widespread flooding due to torrential rainfall across Jigawa State, has increased to 92. This is as the Governor of Jigawa State, Muhammad Badaru, has come under intense criticism for travelling abroad on holiday without visiting victims [...]

September 20, 2022 Incidents
N712million Fraud: Court Okays Trial Of Ex-Jigawa State Governor

N712million Fraud: Court Okays Trial Of Ex-Jigawa State Governor

The Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, has declared that former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has a case to answer before it in the N712 million fraud trial before the court. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is [...]

September 20, 2022 Law
Lagos APC Faults Jandor For Visiting Traffic Offenders

Lagos APC Faults Jandor For Visiting Traffic Offenders

The All Progressives Congress, Lagos State chapter, has faulted the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, Olajide Adediran (popularly known as Jandor) and his running mate, Funke Akindele, over their visit to the owners of vehicles [...]

September 20, 2022 Law