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Nigeria: Opec Forecasts 2027 Global Oil Demand to Hit 108.28mbpd
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has kept its global oil demand growth forecasts unchanged after a series of downgrades this...
Tanzania/Nigeria: Why Nigeria’s Afcon Qualifier Against Tanzania Matters for the Super Eagles
Nigeria's Super Eagles will host Tanzania on Friday in a Group L matchday-three qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The game will...
Africa: COP31 High-Level Side Event – Towards Africa Food Systems Resilience Flagship (Resilafrica)
What: African Development Bank Group high-level side event at COP31 When: 13 November 2026 | 16:30-18:00 UTC+3 ...
Ghana: Green Economy Offers Jobs, Business Opportunities for Youth – Gayo
THE Green Africa Youth Organisation (GAYO) has urged young entrepreneurs to take advantage of the growing demand for environmentally friendly alternatives to plastics...
Ghana: Gifty Oware Submitted 63,673 Fictitious Names for Payment – Witness
Investigations into the alleged GH¢38.4 million National Service Authority (NSA) scandal have established that 63,673 names submitted for payment of allowances during the...
Africa: African Development Bank Group and Agence Française De Développement Renew Partnership to Accelerate Joint Investments Across Africa
The African Development Bank Group and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have signed a memorandum of understanding for 2026-2031, building on...
Nigeria: Flamingos Star Oluebube Umejiaku Reveals Emotional Motivation Behind World Cup Success
The 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Golden Ball winner opened up about her difficult upbringing, the struggles her family endured and the...
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Turn Oil Production Gains Into Industrial Growth – Verheijen
The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, has called for Nigeria to translate increased oil and gas production into broader...
Nigeria: ‘Nigeria’s Auto Plants Operate Below 500,000 Capacity’
Nigeria has installed capacity to produce between 450,000 and 500,000 vehicles annually, against domestic demand of up to 450,000, but actual production remains...
Senegal: Senegal Consumer Prices Rise 1.6 Percent Amid Economic Tensions
Consumer prices in Senegal rose 1.6% year-over-year in October 2026, according to data released by the National Agency for Statistics and Demography...
Nigeria: Dangote Cement Strengthens Position in Congo With Increased Sales
Dangote Cement has strengthened its position in the Congolese market. Its local subsidiary released its financial results on October 28, 2026, revealing significant...
Nigeria: Dangote Cement Strengthens Position in Congo With Increased Sales
Dangote Cement has strengthened its position in the Congolese market. Its local subsidiary released its financial results on October 28, 2026, revealing significant...
Cote d’Ivoire: Ivory Coast Unveils Its Integrated Mineral and Energy Resources Policy
Côte d'Ivoire officially unveiled its Integrated Mineral and Energy Policy (PIRME) on November 9, 2026. Spearheaded by President Alassane Ouattara, this ambitious strategy...
Nigeria: Floyd Mayweather to Launch TMT Frontrow Fight Series in Nigeria
ABUJA, NIGERIA - 11 November 2026 - Boxing legend Floyd "Money" Mayweather will arrive in Abuja on Thursday, 12 November, to announce the launch...
Tanzania: TFF Awards Sets for December 12
Arusha -- THE Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) has set December 12 as the date for the 2025/26 Tanzania Football Awards, with Arusha selected...
Ghana: Asantehene Urges Gimpa to Develop Ethical Leaders
THE Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) to strengthen its role in developing...
Botswana: Building a Superstar
Reaching a career-high junior world ranking of No. 21 at just 17 years old is a historic milestone for Botswana tennis, but the...
Uganda: MTN Commits Sh500 Million to 25 Community Projects Across Uganda
Kampala -- MTN Uganda Foundation has committed Shs500 million to support 25 community-led initiatives across Uganda, with each beneficiary set to receive in-kind...
Uganda: Delay in Oil Cash Complicates Foreign Exchange and Reserve Outlook
Kampala -- The delayed start of commercial oil production is complicating the country's efforts to rebuild foreign-exchange reserves and ease pressure on the...
Uganda: UAE Lifts Visa Restrictions On Ugandans, Puts 21 Day Window
Kampala -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted its suspension on issuing new visas to Ugandan nationals, easing travel restrictions imposed in...
Zimbabwe: ‘Why Is Zimbabwe Paying Double?’ – MP Demands Probe Into High Cement, Fertiliser Prices
ZANU PF Chief Whip and Gutu South legislator Pupurai Togarepi has called for an investigation into the high cost of cement and fertiliser...
Rwanda: Electricity Theft – 190 Cases, Nearly Rwf300 Million in Losses
Rwanda Energy Group (REG) has recorded 190 cases of electricity infrastructure theft and vandalism over the past three years, resulting in estimated financial...
Africa: Can Carbon Markets Help Africa Close Its Climate Finance Gap?
Africa is in a difficult financial situation regarding climate change. The continent accounts for less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions yet is...
Africa: Africa’s Push to Triple Adaptation Finance Left Off Official COP31 Agenda
Antalya, Turkey - African countries' proposal to triple adaptation finance has been left off the agenda at the UN climate summit, Cop31, under way...
South Africa: Electricity Refund Fight Leaves Households in Limbo
Nersa conceded its 2025/26 tariff approvals for five municipalities were unlawful. Who should receive credits, and how the corrections would work, remains...
Nigeria: Malaysia Unveils Blueprint for Nigeria to Unlock $3.5tn Halal Economy
The High Commission of Malaysia in Nigeria has begun to advocate a transformative economic agenda at the 2026 Lagos International Trade Fair. Positioned...
Nigeria: Malaysia Unveils Blueprint for Nigeria to Unlock $3.5tn Halal Economy
The High Commission of Malaysia in Nigeria has begun to advocate a transformative economic agenda at the 2026 Lagos International Trade Fair. Positioned...
Nigeria: NUPRC Approves 595 Well Re-Entries, 145 New Drilling Operations, Rig Count Hits 100
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has approved 595 well re-entries, 145 new well-drilling operations and 39 Field Development Plans (FDPs) year-to-date...
Nigeria: Federal Government Plans 19,000mw Additional Electricity Transmission Capacity
The federal government is strengthening national electricity grid resilience with the provision of additional transmission capacity of at least 19,000...