<< Back             Poser >> Maryland County: LERC Dedicates Southeast Regional Office By Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County PLEEBO, Maryland County, April 28, 2026 – The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) has officially dedicated its Southeast Regional Office in Pleebo, Maryland County, marking a significant step toward strengthening electricity regulation and consumer protection across southeastern Liberia. The newly established regional office is expected to enhance regulatory governance and improve oversight of electricity service providers operating in the region, particularly Lib Energy, which serves several southeastern counties. According to Cllr Steve Joe-Joe, the office will play a critical role in inspecting and monitoring utility performance, addressing service delivery concerns, and ensuring the timely resolution of customer complaints. Speaking during the dedication ceremony, Claude J. Katta, chairman of the board of commissioners, described the opening of the office as part of the Commission’s broader effort to decentralize its operations and bring regulatory services closer to electricity consumers in rural Liberia. He emphasized that the Southeast Regional Office will serve residents and communities across Maryland, Grand Gedeh, River Gee, and parts of Nimba Counties, making it easier for customers in those areas to report grievances, seek regulatory intervention, and access information related to electricity tariffs and service standards. He disclosed that the establishment of the office demonstrates the Commission’s commitment to improving accountability in the energy sector and ensuring that utility providers adhere to national regulations and performance standards. For his part, Maryland County Superintendent Henry B. Cole welcomed the move, expressing hope that LERC’s regional presence will help improve electricity reliability, transparency, and responsiveness from service providers. The dedication of the LERC sub-office comes amid increasing public demand for improved electricity supply and stronger regulatory action over service irregularities in southeastern Liberia. The program was held on Monday, April 27, 2026, and brought together local leaders, youths, women, and LIB Energy, among others. The New Dawn Liberia	COCOBOD anti-smuggling unit arrests four suspects, impounds over 100 bags of beans  The Anti-smuggling unit of the Ghana Cocoa Board in collaboration with security operatives has arrested four suspects for their involvement in the smuggling of more than 100 bags of cocoa beans from Ivory Coast to Ghana. Ghana moves toward interest-free banking as local lenders seek licences Ghana is moving closer to introducing non-interest banking, as at least one indigenous lender has formally applied for a licence, signalling early domestic uptake of the model. ECOWAS condemns terrorist attacks in Mali The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the terrorist attacks that occurred on Saturday, April 25, at several localities in the Republic of Mali. NGA Charts Path to Investment,  Regulatory Clarity in Gas Sector  The Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) successfully convened the maiden edition of its Legal Forum, delivering a landmark platform that is set to redefine the role of legal and regulatory frameworks CBN warns of rising fraud targeting bank accounts By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has alerted the public to a surge in fraudulent messages and cyberattack attempts targeting personal bank accounts. In a statement issued yesterday, the apex bank, through its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Hakama Sidi-Ali, said the scams involve emails, messages, and online content falsely claiming to […] Foreign inflows jump 78% on NGX amid rising outflows By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a significant shift in foreign investment activity in the first quarter of 2026, Q1’26, as foreign inflows surged by 78 per cent to N393.68 billion, up from N221.62 billion in the corresponding period of 2025. The increase signals renewed investor interest in the market. However, the rise […]