Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK.The appointment which takes effect from February 2nd, 2026, reinforces the Group’s commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing its role as a key financial bridge between Africa and the world. As CEO…
UBA Sierra Leone on the 23rd &24th January,2026 held its 2026 Annual Strategy Session, bringing together staff from across all departments to review performance, align strategic priorities, and set a clear direction for the 2026 business year. The session emphasized execution, teamwork, customer focus, and digital innovation as key drivers of growth. The Board Chairman,…
Heirs Holdings Appoints Two New Non-Executive Directors Leading pan-African investment company, Heirs Holdings, has announced the appointment of Obinna Ufudo and Sola Yomi-Ajayi as Non-Executive Directors. The new directors bring extensive expertise in finance, energy, governance, and global markets, and their appointments demonstrate Heirs Holdings’ ongoing commitment to strong corporate governance. Sola Yomi-Ajayi has over…
Africell will help researchers at Oxford University investigate the economic and social impact of AfriGPT, Africell’s innovative SMS-based AI service. 27 January 2026, Oxford and Freetown | Africell and Oxford University have agreed to collaborate on a groundbreaking research project into the economic and social impact of AI tools in West Africa. Funded in part…
In a significant step towards achieving food self-sufficiency, Pee Cee Agriculture Limited is set to revolutionize agriculture in Sierra Leone with its ambitious onion farming project in Lungi. With an investment of $12 million backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the company is currently cultivating 70 hectares of onions twice a year, totaling 140…
On Wednesday, a significant announcement emerged from the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA) during a press conference held by its Director General, Brima Baluwa Koroma. The fuel prices have seen a slight adjustment, moving from NLe27.4 to NLe28.5 per liter, which represents an increase of NLe1.1. Yet, rather than viewing this adjustment as a burden,…
On Saturday, 24th January 2026, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF), Lieutenant General Amara Idara Bangura, officially launched the 2026 RSLAF Planting Season at Yonie Village in Kamajei Chiefdom, Moyamba District. The process started with 60% payment to Nguala Agricbusiness Development Company in Moyamba Junction, Fakunia…
High Court Holden in Portloko District, 29th January 2026: The High Court of Sierra Leone, sitting in Kambia, has sentenced Finda Aziz Turay to five years imprisonment following her conviction for illegal possession of drugs. The convict was arraigned before the court on four counts, including unlawful possession of drugs contrary to Section 8(a) of…
In a startling revelation, the latest audit report has uncovered that a staggering Le19.4 billion (19.4 million new Leones) has seemingly vanished from the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT). This amount was purportedly capitalised as project expenditure, but reflects a troubling lack of transparency and accountability within the institution. The significant sum is…
The Lifeline Nehemiah Project (LNP) on Friday, 9th January 2026, announced the successful implementation of its 2YoungLives initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at supporting pregnant underage girls across the country. According to the Administrative Director at Lifeline Nehemiah Project, Philimon Kamara, as of December 2025, the project has proudly mentored 202 pregnant teenagers, providing them…
