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By Joseph Momoh reporter D.S The National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) has tabled a NLe187.8 million budget for the 2027 financial year to expand social protection coverage to vulnerable households nationwide. The proposal was presented during the ongoing Bilateral Budget Hearings at the Ministry of Finance, chaired by Acting Finance Minister Madam Kadiatu Allie. Of…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter FREETOWN, September 22, 2026 — The Ministry of Technical and Higher Education has flagged funding gaps, delayed subventions and poor infrastructure as major threats to tertiary education ahead of the 2027 budget. The Ministry raised the concerns on Monday, September 21, 2026, during its strategic plan and budget presentation…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter A dispute over errors in the All People’s Congress (APC) membership database has raised serious questions over the party’s responsibility to verify information before using it for internal elections. The controversy follows an interview with Abu Bakarr Kargbo, who identified himself as an APC National Secretariat official. Kargbo said…

By Kadijatu Bangura, Daily Scope Reporter FREETOWN, September 22, 2026 — Africell Sierra Leone and Street Child have launched the 13th Edition of the Sierra Leone Street Child Marathon, slated for Sunday, October 25, 2026 in Makeni. The launch was held on Tuesday, September 22, at Africell headquarters in Wilberforce, Freetown, with officials from Street…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Health has made a strong case for increased financing at the FY2027 Bilateral Budget Discussions held at the Miatta Civic Centre, Youyi Building, calling for more investment to sustain health gains. The Ministry is requesting NLe341.27 million in recurrent funding for FY2027 against a budget ceiling…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) and the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) have validated a National Agricultural Insurance Policy to protect farmers from economic losses and guarantee access to finance. The validation took place Tuesday at the Bintumani Hotel in Freetown. Speaking at the ceremony,…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter ABUJA, September 21, 2026 — The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has commenced its second Startup Awards, with 60 startups from across West Africa including Sierra Leone competing for $65,000 in seed funding and access to $5 million in potential investment deals. The 10-day event, which opened…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter BOSTON, Saturday, September 20, 2026 — First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, has been honoured by two of the world’s most prestigious universities, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), for her outstanding leadership and service to Africa. The honour was conferred at the…

By Saidu Jalloh, Daily Scope Reporter FREETOWN, Saturday, September 20, 2026 — The Government has opened direct engagement with the management of Marampa Mines over mounting financial challenges threatening the company’s operations. According to the Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, the talks focused on the key constraints affecting the company’s operations and practical measures…

By Joseph Momoh, Daily Scope Reporter FREETOWN, Saturday, September 20, 2026 — The Government has intensified efforts to ensure children’s surgical services continue uninterrupted as Connaught Hospital prepares for a major renovation of its surgical theatre. The Directorate of Hospital and Ambulance Services (DHAS) says it is strengthening paediatric surgical care at the Julius Maada…