[Leadership] A total of 765 flights were delayed between July and September 2025, representing 22.95 per cent of the 17,731 flights operated across 26 domestic airports by local airlines during the period, LEADERSHIP has learnt.

[Leadership] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected that the country's external reserves will rise to $51.04 billion in 2026, supported by sustained foreign exchange market reforms, stronger export earnings, steady remittance inflows and improved domestic refining capacity.

[Leadership] | President says no substantial issue established that warrants reform process disruption

[SNA] Port Sudan, Dec. 30, 2025 (SUNA) - Federal Minister of Industry and Trade, Mahasin Ali Yagoub, and Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Engineer Hassan El-Khatib, co-chaired the Sudanese-Egyptian Joint Trade and Industry Committee in Cairo on Monday. The committee signed minutes covering agreements across multiple vital sectors.

[SNA] Port Sudan, 30 December 2025 (SUNA) - The Council of Ministers, in its session today chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris, approved the emergency budget for the fiscal year 2026 submitted by Minister of Finance Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim. The Prime Minister described the budget as a historic "miracle," congratulating the Ministry of Finance for controlling expenditures, efficiently managing state resources, and increasing revenues under exceptional circumstances. He noted that the first miracle is the

[Shabelle] Ankara -- Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Tuesday for talks focused on safeguarding Somalia's sovereignty and deepening strategic cooperation, particularly in energy exploration, officials said.

[This Day] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed that Nigeria's new tax laws will commence as scheduled on January 1, 2026, dismissing suggestions of delays or reversals amid ongoing public debate on alleged alterations to the gazetted copy.

[Premium Times] "These reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, competitive, and robust fiscal foundation for our country," he said.

[Premium Times] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed this in its Macroeconomic Outlook for Nigeria, 2026 published on Tuesday.

[The Point] A Tourism Perspective: The recent announcement that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to abolish air ticket taxes effective January 1, 2026 is welcome news--particularly for the tourism, trade, and travel-dependent economies of our region.

[The Point] The Minister for Trade, Industry, Employment and Regional Integration Mod K. Ceesay, has said the government of The Gambia is yet to officially confirm reports of the tragic deaths of about 190 migrants most of whom were Gambians, describing the information as unverified and currently circulating only on social media.

[Nile Post] State House has broken the silence on the traffic gridlock along Masaka Road that saw several motorists spend the night on the highway.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Digital Ethiopia 2030 will further elevate Ethiopia's competitiveness at the global level as a nation in general and its industry sector in particular, Industry Minister Melaku Alebel said.

[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has commenced a bidding exercise for the sale of interests in selected oil and gas assets.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's economy is bleeding through trade, with new data showing that the country is buying far more from the rest of the world than it is selling--an imbalance that is worsening pressure on prices, jobs and the value of the kwacha.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi has intensified efforts to redesign its existing labour export agreements with the Middle East and Asia, as well as the pending deal with Russia to ensure safety of Malawians.

[New Times] The government has pledged to address concerns over inadequate truck parking facilities, amid complaints from lawmakers and truck drivers who say the shortage is contributing to fatigue, accidents and financial losses.

[This Day] Abuja -- Northern Elders Forum (NEF) called on Nigerians to speak out against what it described as reckless and unsustainable borrowings by the federal government, warning that the country's economic future is being dangerously mortgaged.

[This Day] President Bola Tinubu, for the umpteenth time, disclosed yesterday that the new tax regulations would take effect as planned from January 1, 2026.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Association of United Health Workers (APSUSM) on Monday threatened to bring the health service to collapse, unless the government agrees to pay them their end-of-year bonus.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nearly four in 10 Kenyans turned to alternative income sources this year as households grappled with continuing economic pressures, a new Infotrak poll reveals.

[263Chat] A Zimbabwean-born technology entrepreneur is developing artificial intelligence systems aimed at making African roads safer by predicting risks before accidents happen.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- At least half of Kenyans are experiencing heightened stress due to sustained economic pressures, with one in four reporting mental health challenges directly linked to financial strain, according to the latest Infotrak End-of-Year Poll.

[GroundUp] Confusion over whether area is illegally occupied

[Afreximbank] Cairo, Egypt, 30th December 2025 - The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and African Export - Import Bank (Afreximbank) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a pan African Gold Bank. This strategic initiative aims to formalise gold value chains, strengthen Central Bank reserves and reduce Africa's reliance on foreign refining and trading hubs.

[Ghanaian Times] Trading in virtual assets such as crypto currency in the country has become legal following the passage of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) Bill into law by Parliament.

[Mauritius Tourism] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade has taken note of the recent travel advisories issued by Canada, the Russian Federation and the United States of America on security measures, among others, to be observed by tourists travelling to Mauritius.

[Premium Times] In a note to the Nigerian Exchange Limited, Geregu Power stated that it has been formally notified by Amperion Power Distribution Company of the share sale to Ma'am Energy Limited.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Dec. 30 -- President Kais Saied stated at the outset of his meeting Monday at Carthage Palace with Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, that the current state of air transport is "absolutely unacceptable."

[Vanguard] Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, has announced the successful restoration of the Escravos-Lagos Pipeline System (ELPS) in Warri, Delta State.