Industry Insight Africa NewsNigeria: Govt, World Bank to Spend $600m On Rural Roads Expansion December 17, 2024[Daily Trust] The Federal Government and the World Bank have jointly allocated $600 million for the next phase of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).Nigeria: Govt, Julius Berger Begin Execution of N117bn Oloibiri Museum Project December 17, 2024[This Day] The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has executed the engineering, procurement, and construction contract with Julius Berger Plc for the development of Oloibiri Museum and Research Centre (OMRC), to be located at Otuabagi, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.Nigeria: Govt, World Bank Votes $600m for Rural Roads Expansion December 16, 2024[Vanguard] Abuja -- In the bid to upscale food production and access to markets for farmers, the federal government and the World Bank, weekend, disclosed boosting rural roads expansion with allocation of $600 million, under the next phase of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, RAAMP.South Africa: Tears of Joy As Flood-Damaged Kariega Bridge Reopened December 13, 2024[SAnews.gov.za] Kariega residents could not hold back tears of joy when Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor, Babalwa Lobishe, unveiled the newly refurbished Cuyler Bridge, which was damaged during the October floods that hit the Eastern Cape Province.Kenya: KFS Defends Planned Kiambu Road Expansion, Cites Existing Wayleave December 12, 2024[Capital FM] The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has clarified that the intended expansion of Kiambu Road is within the existing wayleave gazetted in 1951. Liberia NewsBoakai Calls for Collective Action Against Unregulated Fishing December 17, 2024[New Dawn] Monrovia -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for urgent collective action to address unregulated and harmful fishing practices here. Citizens Alarmed Over Impending Lack of Police Vehicles December 17, 2024[New Dawn] Our correspondent said the anticipated lack of police vehicles has raised alarms among the community, with fears mounting that criminal activities could surge during the festive period without adequate law enforcement presence. Police Interrogate Pastor December 17, 2024[New Dawn] Police in Monrovia are investigating a pastor-in-training at the Garden of Prayer Church of God for allegedly raping a 12-year-old female student. Medical reports show that the survivor had been sodomized repeatedly. NDC Demands Dismissals of Defiant Officials December 17, 2024[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has demanded the dismissals of appointed government officials who have failed to declare their assets, defying a presidential directive. Four Liberian Hearing Specialists Return Home December 17, 2024[New Dawn] The second batch of four healthcare workers, undergoing training as hearing instrument specialists in Lusaka, Zambia, return to Liberia after completing their 11-month program.
