Energy reforms under President Tinubu attract renewed investment Offshore projects secured over $8 billion in commitments, led by majors Refineries restarting and smart meter rollout planned for power ...

IFC and the Canadian government fund Husk Power with $5 million to install 108 hybrid mini-grids The project will provide clean energy to about 115,000 people and businesses in northern Nigeria Part ...

Former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz receives 15-year prison sentence after appeal Found guilty of illicit enrichment, influence peddling, and money laundering Court upholds seizure of assets and ...

Communities near South African mines demand involvement in local renewable energy projects Civil society groups support a model that directly benefits residents and workers Report criticizes lack of ...

NIMC says extortion and corruption cases dropped by at least 40% Over 120 million Nigerians enrolled in the national ID database Concerns remain over high fees for correcting personal data Nigeria’s ...

Despite progress in digital development, significant disparities in digital access persist across regions and social groups. Strategic initiatives are therefore critical in addressing these gaps by ...

Generative AI could deliver up to $103 billion in annual economic value for Africa Sectors like retail, telecom, and banking show strong potential for AI-driven growth Report stresses need for ...

Abuja Federal High Court rejects MultiChoice’s suit to block investigation into recent subscription hikes The ruling confirms FCCPC’s power to oversee pricing practices under the 2018 Competition Act ...

Governments adopt the 'Sal Commitments' to integrate childcare into development plans The declaration targets access, affordability, and quality across urban and rural areas Region faces low ...

Sun King receives $80 million local currency loan to expand off-grid solar IFC and Stanbic IBTC structured the deal to support rural electrification Over 85 million Nigerians still lack access to ...

Cashew processors in Senegal are raising concerns over access to raw nuts despite recent government support In 2024, only 3% of the country’s cashew harvest was processed locally, causing losses and ...

Senegal plans to raise cotton seed production to 25,000 tons by the end of the 2025/2026 campaign. The goal was announced by Papa Fata Ndiaye, General Director of the Society for Development and ...