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By Mackie M. Jalloh At a time when global energy markets are shifting and Africa continues to grapple with fuel dependency, the Director-General of Sierra Leone’s National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Baluwa Koroma, has made a compelling case for continental collaboration. Speaking as Guest Speaker at the 19th Africa Downstream Energy Week 2025 in Lagos, […]

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a bold step toward strengthening financial inclusion across Sierra Leone, AfriMoney, in partnership with Cell-lo Africa, has officially launched ABOP Loan, a groundbreaking micro-loan service that enables subscribers to borrow money directly through their AfriMoney wallets. The product, unveiled at Africell’s headquarters, symbolizes a new phase in digital financial empowerment—bringing

President Bio Hails Local Coffee Makers By Mackie M. Jalloh In a powerful endorsement of homegrown talent and innovation, President Julius Maada Bio has called for renewed national pride in locally produced goods, particularly highlighting Sierra Leone’s emerging coffee and beverage industry as a symbol of resilience, creativity, and sustainable growth. Speaking at the Manufacturers’

By Momodu Adams Bangura The Sierra Leone Association of Hotels (SLAH), under the dynamic leadership of its National President, Mr. John Shallop, has earned widespread commendation for standing firmly behind Sierra Leone’s culinary ambassadors following their remarkable success at the 2025 West African Food Festival (WAFFEST) in Accra, Ghana. The chefs, who braved an arduous

The Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB) has announced the temporary closure of its Wilkinson Road Branch, located at the Aberdeen Road Junction, starting Monday, 20th October 2025, to allow for comprehensive rehabilitation works aimed at improving the branch’s safety, efficiency, and overall service delivery environment. The closure, the bank emphasized, is part of SLCB’s ongoing

By Mackie M. Jalloh In a spectacular demonstration of customer appreciation, Africell Sierra Leone has continued to reward its loyal subscribers through the ongoing Jubilee Jumbo Promotion, with two fortunate customers, Zainab Sow and Mohamed L. Kamara, walking away with brand-new generators as part of this week’s prize draw. The initiative, which has captured nationwide

The Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, has officially welcomed the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Petroleum Sierra Leone Limited (NPSL), Mr. Mohamed S. Kanu, at the NPRA’s head office in the British Council Building, Tower Hill, Freetown. During the courtesy visit, DG Koroma expressed

New York, USA – In a move that underscores Sierra Leone’s rising voice in shaping Africa’s economic and social security future, the Director General of the National Social Security and Insurance Trust (NASSIT), Mohamed Fuaad Daboh, signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The ceremony took place on September

By Mackie M. Jalloh Washington, USA – At the heart of this year’s international financial meetings, Sierra Leone found itself in the spotlight as World Bank President Ajay Banga and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva both offered rare, public praise for the country’s economic progress. Their commendations were directed at the leadership of His Excellency