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 ...

EBRD confers beneficiary status to Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Nigeria under its regional expansion These countries gain access to EBRD financing, private sector support, and investment tools Ghana, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

WMO report says North Africa recorded the highest temperature anomaly in 2024 Rising temperatures, drought, and extreme weather impact food, water, and stability Climate-related costs could reach 5% ...

Metro extension to Houari Boumediene airport planned for completion by 2027 Project supports plan to double airport capacity to 20 million passengers Part of Algeria’s broader effort to position ...

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 ...

Ethiopia partners with Ethio Telecom to roll out three major digital transport systems GSMA estimates the shift could add 24 billion birrs ($177.2 million) in value by 2028 The initiative may create ...

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 ...