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Inside China’s Largest BRI Project in Nigeria: Ogidigben Gas Industrial Park

Nigeria has emerged as the single largest beneficiary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in 2025, following an estimated US$24.6 billion construction commitment tied to the Ogidigben Gas Revolution Industrial.

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IMF Raises 2026 Growth Forecast for Nigeria and South Africa

In its January 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) presents a global economy showing surface-level steadiness, underpinned by a complex balancing act of divergent forces. While.

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Analysing Africa’s Upstream Capital Flow and Hub Strategy

Africa’s upstream sector is entering a more disciplined, selective phase one where capital is no longer chasing breadth, but certainty. Global energy companies, constrained by shareholder pressure, energy-transition mandates, and.

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Egypt Strengthens Economic Compass with €1 Billion EU Support

Egypt has received a €1.16 billion tranche from the European Union, marking a decisive step in securing economic stability amidst a challenging regional landscape. This support forms part of a.

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Does Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Matter for Growth Diversification in Zambia?

The launch of the China–SCO Economic and Trade Exchange Centre and the Guangdong and Macao Development Platform in Guangzhou marks a shift in how Zambia intends to engage with China:.

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Djibouti’s Economic Outlook After IMF Review: Ports, Growth and Regional Risks

Djibouti’s economy continues to chart a path of steady expansion amid persistent regional and fiscal challenges. According to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission concluded in January 2026,.

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Nigeria Unveils National Carbon Market Framework

Nigeria has officially launched its National Carbon Market Framework (NCMF), marking a significant milestone in the country’s climate strategy and economic diversification agenda. Expected to generate between $2.5 billion and.

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Bilboes Mine to Double Zimbabwe’s Top Gold Output with 200,000 Oz

Zimbabwe is entering a potentially transformative moment as Caledonia Mining Corporation is to spend $132 million in 2026 to kick-start development of the Bilboes Gold Project. It indicates a deeper.

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The Revival of Benin’s Sèmè Field: Economic Impact and Strategy

Benin is on the brink of something it has not experienced since the late 1990s: the return of crude oil production. This is not a dramatic rebranding of Benin as.

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AfDB and Arab Partners Pivot to Strategic African Development Funding

Africa’s development ambitions are vastly colliding with a revolving global financial environment. The African Development Bank’s decision to deepen ties with Arab development finance institutions is less a diplomatic gesture.

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