Written by: ALUSINE ML SILLAH, ACIB Sierra Leone, like many developing nations, stands at the precipice of significant economic growth. At the heart of this growth lies the pivotal role of financial institutions, particularly banks, serving as intermediaries to catalyze and multiply the country’s economic potential. With a landscape comprising 14 banks, their contribution should ideally...Read More
By Sallieu S. Kanu Reputation Poll International, a United Kingdom based reputation management firm that ranks banks and individuals working in the financial sector, has recognized a Sierra Leonean banker as “African Banker of the Year” at this year’s Reputable Banks and Fintech Awards held at the House of Lords, Wesminster in the UK. Dr. Walton...Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said West Africa is united against military dictatorship, and countries in the region would not lessen the resolve to uphold democracy. President Tinubu also said that the regional bloc will re-engage member countries under military rule based on realistic and short transition plans that would deliver democracy and good governance. The...Read More
By Stephen V. Lansana In the morning hours of Friday, December 8, 2023, two foreign journalists and one local journalist were apprehended around the Central Business District area by security officials and questioned at the Cyber Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department of the Sierra Leone Police for taking photos and footages of security officials in...Read More
This season is going to be more interesting as teams have beefed up their strengths with signings from Europe and Africa with this year’s theme “Play the game, to make a career”. Ahead of the 2024/2024 Women’s Football in Sierra Leone, the registration process commences in all the regions where the Premier League teams will be...Read More