Industrialisation has long been at the heart of economic transformation worldwide. In the African context, it represents far more than an economic strategy: it is the beacon that might illuminate.
According to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report, the global economy is forecast to expand by around 2.7 % in 2026, slightly slower than the 2.8 %.
As the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum convenes under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”, there is a discernible shift in global attention towards Africa’s aspirations, priorities.
Positioned between the Mediterranean and Africa, Libya is redefining its role in global commerce. Recently, the Libyan Government signed a strategic partnership to expand the Misurata Free Zone (MFZ), mobilising.
Nigeria has re-emerged as a destination serious investors are willing to bet on again, as about 65 per cent of Nigeria’s recent foreign capital inflows came from the United Kingdom..
In many African economies, debates around industrialisation often prioritise capital, infrastructure, and trade access, while overlooking a quieter but equally decisive factor: standards. Quality assurance frameworks, conformity assessment, and regulatory.
As the global economic outlook softens under the weight of inflationary pressures, tightening financial conditions, and geopolitical uncertainty, Africa stands out as one of the few regions projecting robust expansion.
Trains are returning to the centre of Africa’s economic advancement. From high-speed passenger rail in North Africa to freight corridors unlocking landlocked economies, rail transport is once again shaping how.
At the global level, trade integration has long been a cornerstone of economic transformation, productivity growth and shared prosperity. Regions that have successfully deepened internal trade ties have been able.
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proposed a 43.56 trillion naira ($29.96 billion) budget reset aimed at repealing and re-enacting the 2024 budget to extend through December 2025. The primary.
