ECONOMIC GROWTH: Nigeria to launch digital platform to boost imports, exports
Nigeria will on Friday launch a key digital platform to streamline imports and exports in a “game changer” for trade in the West African nation, Minister of Trade and…
WorldStage to present Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Outlook 2026 on Thursday
World Stage Limited (WorldStage), a Nigerian based research and technology driven global focused firm has announced plans to present its Nigeria’s Macroeconomic Outlook 2026 on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the LCCI-BOI Innovation Hub, Nurudeen Olowpopo Street, Alausa Ikeja Lagos by…
African bunkering hubs gain as ships reroute around the Cape
Ship-refuelling companies along Africa’s coast are seeing a surge in business as more vessels divert around the Cape of Good Hope, with war in the Middle East reshaping global shipping…
Middle East shock gives Dangote Refinery leverage as cheap imports dry up
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has stepped up gasoline exports across Africa as disruptions to energy flows due to the Iran conflict squeeze traditional fuel supply routes, curbing the cheap imports…
Mining: Over $2.6bn FDI attracted in two years as Alake advocates regional energy hubs
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has charged the US and African nations to prioritize the establishment of regional energy hubs as a strategic pathway to accelerate cross-border…
African airlines face soaring costs as jet fuel supply dwindles
Airlines are grappling with soaring jet fuel prices as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has caused a supply shortage – leaving consumers facing surcharges and airlines struggling to manage volatile…
World Bank Calls for Redirecting $490BN in Subsidies to Bridge $70BN Annual Irrigation Funding Gap
The World Bank has called for the redirecting of $490 billion in Subsidies to bridge $70 billion annual irrigation funding Gap, according to a new World Bank Group report launched…
African nations to borrow $155 billion this year – S&P says
African nations are expected to borrow $155 billion in long-term commercial debt this year, S&P Global Ratings said in a report, a 10% increase on the previous year, to refinance…
Oil prices rise 1% after renewed Iranian attacks on UAE
Oil prices rose more than 1% on Tuesday, as renewed Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates heightened concerns about the worsening outlook for global supply if there is no…
NUPRC Notifies Successful Bidders as $10bn Oil Licensing Round Enters Data-Leasing Phase
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says it has completed the pre-qualification stage of the 2025 oil Licensing Round and notified successful pre-qualified applicants accordingly. A statement by Eniola…