Industry Bodies Call on Government to Create Stronger Framework for Domestic Refining
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN)…
NNPC Completes Mainline Welding on Strategic AKK Gas Pipeline
Nigeria’s national oil company, NNPC Limited, has completed the mainline welding works on the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) gas pipeline, one of…
Dangote Slashes Fuel Prices as Global Crude Slumps
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced sweeping reductions across its fuel product prices, cutting the gantry price of Premium Motor…
Nigeria Seals $20 Billion Deepwater Deal — First FID in 17 Years
Nigeria has secured its largest deepwater investment commitment in nearly two decades after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved a landmark…
Petrobras Bets Big on Namibia’s Frontier Waters, Eyes Long Road to 2.7 Million Barrels a Day
Brazil’s state oil giant Petrobras has moved to plant its flag in one of Africa’s most exciting new exploration frontiers,…
Liquid C2 and CyberCoach partner to bring a safer digital environment to African businesses
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, announces its partnership with CyberCoach, the…
Breast Cancer Cost Seven African Economies Over $10 Billion in Lost Productivity, New Analysis Shows
Findings were presented at the 2026 Roche Africa Press Day in Nairobi (https://www.Roche.com), which convened journalists from nine African countries…
South Africa: Mineral and Petroleum Resources Committee Conducts Oversight Visit to Ekapa Mine
The Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has concluded an oversight visit to Ekapa Mine in Kimberley, Northern Cape,…
Landmark Summit Elevates Fungal Diseases to a Public Health Priority in Africa
Africa’s first summit dedicated to fungal diseases concluded with a multi-stakeholder commitment to strengthen surveillance, capacity building, access to diagnostics…
South Sudan: Türk urges immediate ceasefire as war crimes fears mount
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk said on Tuesday he was horrified by growing accounts of serious violations during the…
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident and Permanent Representatives Review their Achievements and Outlook for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission’s 2022–2026 Mandate
ECOWAS Resident and Permanent Representatives, together with members of the Cabinet of the President of the ECOWAS Commission, are meeting…
Youth: The Engine to Power Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization in Africa?
When the rains arrive across much of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), farmers have only a short window to prepare their land.…
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Sign US$ 1 Billion Framework Agreement to Strengthen Trade and Economic Development
The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) (www.ITFC-IDB.org), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a US$…
Africa’s hotel development pipeline hits record high as East Africa leads in construction momentum
The 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W Hospitality Group reveals a record 123,846 rooms across 675…
Eritrea: International Women’s Day commemoration in Southern Region
International Women’s Day, 8 March, has been colorfully commemorated at Mai-Dima in the Areza sub-zone at the Southern Region level…
Sunbeth Global Concepts Raises ₦165.73 Billion as Commercial Paper Offer Is Oversubscribed by 65%
Sunbeth Global Concepts Limited (www.Sunbeth.net) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3…
Nigeria signs Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 host agreement; gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace
The Federal Republic of Nigeria has today signed the host agreement for the fifth Intra-African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), taking…
Renewable Energy Investment Expands Across Africa
Across Africa, investment in renewable energy is accelerating as governments and private companies commit to cleaner electricity sources. Solar and…
African Fintech Innovation Continues to Transform Digital Payments
Financial technology companies across Africa are transforming how people send, receive, and manage money. Mobile payment platforms and digital banking…
African Fashion Designers Gain Global Recognition
African fashion designers are gaining increasing international recognition for their creativity, craftsmanship, and cultural influence. Designers across the continent are…