Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed selling petrol in Nigerian naira after briefly switching to dollar-based pricing, highlighting ongoing challenges in securing sufficient crude supplies for Africa’s largest refinery.
The refinery returned to naira-denominated fuel sales on July 23, but increased its ex-depot petrol price to 1,...
Published on Jul 27, 2026
South Africa expects to save around $91 million by strengthening oversight of its social grant system, as the government intensifies efforts to eliminate fraud, duplicate payments and benefits paid to ineligible recipients amid mounting fiscal pressures.
The planned savings, equivalent to approximately 1.5 billion rand, will be achieved...
Published on Jul 24, 2026
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria has awarded 37 oil and gas blocks to 31 companies under its 2025 licensing round, signaling renewed investor interest in Africa's largest oil producer as the government pushes ahead with reforms aimed at revitalizing its upstream energy sector.
The awards conclude an eight-month bidding process organized by...
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Ghana has launched a new phase in its 5G rollout strategy by opening the market for mobile spectrum licences, aiming to attract more investment and accelerate access to high-speed mobile internet across the country.
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has opened a competitive licensing process for portions of mobile spectrum that...
Published on Jul 20, 2026
The United States will reorganize its visa processing system in Africa from August 1, 2026, consolidating services into a network of regional centers aimed at creating more consistent procedures and improving the efficiency of consular operations.
Under the new system, visa applications from several African countries will be handled thro...
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Ghana has begun construction of a modern 24-hour market in Juapong, a town in the Volta Region, as part of a broader strategy to expand local commerce, support small businesses and create new economic opportunities.
The project, launched under the government’s “24-Hour Economy” initiative, is designed to transform Juapo...
Published on Jul 17, 2026
Nigeria has launched a $552 million education initiative aimed at improving access to quality basic education for millions of children as the country seeks to strengthen human capital development and address persistent challenges in its education system.
The programme, known as HOPE-EDU (Hope for Quality Basic Education for All), is desi...
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Nigeria has approved special tax incentives for Shell to accelerate the final investment decision (FID) on the Bonga Southwest Aparo (BSWA) offshore oil project, a development estimated to require around $20 billion in investment.
The incentive package, approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, includes a production tax credit of $11.50 p...
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Nigeria has launched a $500 million agricultural investment fund aimed at boosting food security, attracting private investment and accelerating economic diversification in the oil-rich Niger Delta region.
The initiative, unveiled during the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Summit, is part of the government’s bro...
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Nigeria’s crude oil production reached its highest level in more than six years in June, supported by stable operations across oil fields and improved reliability of pipeline networks, according to data released by the country’s upstream regulator on Sunday.
Africa’s largest oil producer pumped an average of 1.56 millio...
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South Africa is preparing its first major expansion of strategic oil reserves since the apartheid era, as the country seeks to strengthen energy security and protect its economy from future global supply disruptions.
The government has proposed a new strategic petroleum stocks policy that would require the country to significantly increa...
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The Mayor of Netanya, Avi Slama, and the Deputy Mayor of Port-Bouët, Dr. Emmou Sylvestre, have officially signed a twinning agreement between their two cities.
Published on Jul 12, 2026
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