The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is set to host its largest-ever private energy investment in the east after U.S.-based Symbion Power LLC pledged $700 million for a 140-megawatt (MW) …
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BusinessHospitalHospitality, Travel & TourismINVESTMENTNigeriaReal EstateTravel & Tourism
Lagos Airport Hotel Begins Full Redevelopment With Opening of Renovated Harold Block
The management of Lagos Airport Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos, has kicked off a major redevelopment of the historic facility with the official reopening of its newly renovated Harold Block. The …
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Debt Management,EconomyFinanceInfrastructureINVESTMENTOil & GasPublic Services
NUPRC Says 220 Unlicensed Oil Blocks Awaiting Bidders
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that 220 oil blocks across Nigeria are not abandoned but are waiting for new concessionaires to take over through proper licensing …
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BusinessGovernanceINVESTMENTRegulationTelecommunications
NCC Introduces New Governance Rules as Foreign Investment in Telecoms Falls by 58%
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a new set of governance rules for telecom operators across the country, as the sector battles a sharp drop in foreign direct investment …
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AfricaCentral AfricaEconomyFinanceINVESTMENTPublic Debt
Cameroon’s Soaring Debt Triggers Fresh Financing Push
Cameroon’s domestic public debt has now reached CFA3,814.4 billion, excluding arrears and floating debt, according to a new report released by the Autonomous Sinking Fund (CAA). This figure, which equals …
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EconomyFinanceGOVERNMENTInternational AffairsINVESTMENTMining
Zambia Extends IMF Loan to Lift Investor Confidence
The Zambian government has officially extended the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme by one more year. This move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the …
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A Nigerian businessman based in Canada, Mr Oluwafemi Ayeyemi, has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently address the twin problems of poor infrastructure and insecurity across the country. He …
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BusinessCorporate StrategyEconomyInternational TradeINVESTMENTRetail
Shoprite Moves to Exit More African Markets Amid Economic Hurdles
Shoprite Holdings, Africa’s largest supermarket chain, is gradually winding down operations in more African countries as it shifts attention back to its core market in South Africa. According to analysts …
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EconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureINVESTMENTOil & Gas
Lokpobiri Begs EPC Contractors to Return as Nigeria Seeks Oil Sector Revival
The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has called on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies that exited Nigeria in recent years to return, as the country pushes for …
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AgribusinessAgricultureEconomyFood ProductionGovernment PolicyINVESTMENTNigeria
NSDC Urges Nigerian Farmers and Investors to Explore Sugar Industry Opportunities
The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has urged members of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and other potential investors to take …