Francis Duru: A Life of Storytelling, A Legacy of Memories
23/10/2026The passing of Francis Duru at 57 marks the loss of an actor whose career was woven into the evolution of Nigerian cinema. For more than three decades, he brought.
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Oil & Gas
Dangote’s East African Expansion: A New Push for Regional Fuel Infrastructure
22/10/2026Africa’s energy security is increasingly shaped by the ability to refine, store and distribute fuel within the continent. Despite its substantial energy resources, many African economies remain exposed to supply.
Africa
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Tech Start Ups
Nigeria Reclaims Africa’s Startup Funding Lead: What Investors Are Betting On
21/10/2026Nigeria has regained its position as Africa’s leading destination for startup funding, signalling renewed investor interest in the country’s technology and innovation economy. Startups headquartered in Nigeria raised $635 million.
Economy
ECOWAS
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ECOWAS and Sahel Alliance: Rebuilding West Africa’s Economic Bridges
20/10/2026West Africa’s economic future depends not only on the strength of individual countries but also on the connections that allow people, goods, capital and ideas to move across borders. On.
Africa Development
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Infrastructure & Investment
West Africa’s $15 Billion Infrastructure Drive: Turning Regional Ambition into Investment
19/10/2026West Africa’s economic future will depend in part on how effectively its countries connect their markets, infrastructure and investment opportunities. A proposed $15 billion portfolio of infrastructure projects backed by.
Economy
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Infrastructure
West Africa’s $15 Billion Investment Pipeline: Turning Regional Ambition into Economic Growth
16/10/2026West Africa is taking steps to turn its economic potential into investable projects, with business leaders and regional governments working towards an investment pipeline targeting $15 billion across strategic sectors..
Africa Development
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Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas Development: Uganda Targets First Oil by June 2027 as East African Pipeline Nears Completion
15/10/2026Uganda is maintaining its target of beginning commercial oil production by June 2027, as construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) approaches completion. The latest update, delivered during.
Banking
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Trade and Investment
Fintech & Capital Markets: OPay’s $467 Million Revenue Surge
14/10/2026Nigerian fintech company OPay has reported a sharp increase in revenue and profit, strengthening its position ahead of a proposed listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Its financial.
Environment
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Technology
From Satellites to Solutions: Africa’s Next Frontier in Earth Observation
13/10/2026Africa’s ability to respond to climate change, strengthen food security and manage rapid urbanisation increasingly depends on access to timely, reliable information. Satellite imagery and geospatial technologies can provide that.
Finance
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Technology
OPAY’S US IPO: AFRICAN FINTECH ENTERS A NEW GROWTH PHASE
12/10/2026Nigeria-focused fintech company OPay has filed for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, marking a significant development for Africa’s digital financial services industry. Its registration statement,.