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Beyond Extraction: African Mining, Energy and Finance Leaders to Unite in Abuja to Shield Continental Wealth Through the “MADE” Framework

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The narrative of African resource management is undergoing a fundamental shift from competition to collective development. From June 23-25, 2026, the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.

From Intervention to Innovation: TETFund’s Strategic Leap into Global Health Research

Nigeria’s ambition to transition from a resource-dependent economy to a knowledge-driven powerhouse rests heavily on the strength of its research ecosystem. With the commissioning of two advanced laboratories at the.

Angola Reopens Onshore Basins with Indigenous Operator Leadership

The recent production sharing contract between Oando Plc and Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) for the KON-13 block in the Kwanza Basin marks a significant turning point.

Niger Emerges as West Africa’s Frontier Hydrocarbon Powerhouse

The arrival of Sonatrach at Niger’s Kafra field represents far more than the launch of a new drilling campaign. It signals a defining shift in the country’s economic identity. Long.

Africa’s Energy Transformation: From Resource Potential to Strategic Powerhouse

Within the evolving theatre of global energy, Africa is no longer a peripheral actor defined by untapped reserves and deferred promises. The narrative is shifting, quietly yet decisively. Today, the.

UJ Honours Monica Geingos: A Legacy of Advocacy, A Call to Continue

At the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on 16 March 2026, the conferral of an honorary doctorate on Namibia’s former First Lady, Monica Geingos, carried more than ceremonial significance. Beneath the.

Rwanda Positions Itself as Africa’s Leader in Nuclear Innovation

A March 2026 review mission by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Rwanda is making measurable and credible progress towards establishing a nuclear power programme. The rigorous.

Why Standard Bank Group Remains Africa’s Essential Financial Architect

Standard Bank Group closed its 2025 financial year with headline earnings of 49.2 billion rand ($2.97 billion), representing an 11% increase from the 44.5 billion rand recorded in 2024. The.

South Africa’s Energy Transition Gets $350m World Bank Boost

In a significant move to strengthen South Africa’s energy infrastructure, the World Bank has approved $350 million in financing aimed at unlocking large-scale private investment in the country’s electricity grid..