The Federal Government has announced plans to inaugurate the National Building Code Advisory Committee as part of efforts to address the rising cases of building collapses across the country. The …
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BusinessEconomyInfrastructureINVESTMENTPublic Policy
Engineers Warn Nigeria Risks Deeper Crisis Without Strong PPP Investments
Engineers have cautioned that Nigeria could face a worsening crisis if the country fails to close its infrastructure gap through well-structured Public-Private Partnership (PPP) investments. They explained that without urgent …
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African DevelopmentBankingEconomyIndustrialisationInfrastructure
GHIB CEO Urges Shift to Value-Added Exports
Africa’s share of global trade is still less than three percent, and one of the biggest reasons is the persistent trade finance gap that leaves exporters struggling to invest in …
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EconomyEnergyGOVERNMENTInfrastructureSocial WelfareTaxation
FG Clears N2tn Capital Debt, Promises Faster 2025 Project Funding
The Federal Government has paid over N2 trillion owed to contractors for capital projects from the 2024 budget, and says it will now focus on ensuring timely release of funds …
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Climate ChangeEastern AfricaInfrastructureWomen in Business
Uganda Starts Climate-Smart Border Market at Elegu
Uganda has officially started building its first climate-resilient and gender-responsive cross-border market in Elegu Town Council, Amuru District, a key trade hub along the Uganda–South Sudan border. The 41 billion …
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African PoliticsEducationElectionsGovernanceInfrastructurePublic Services
ADC’s Candidate Pledges free electricity, water and education in Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania – The political temperature in Tanzania is rising ahead of the October general elections, and opposition party Alliance for Democratic Change (ADC) is making bold promises to woo …
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BusinessEnergyEnvironmentInfrastructureManufacturingRenewable EnergySouthern Africa
PPC Moves into Renewable Energy with Major Projects in Zimbabwe and South Africa
Pretoria Portland Cement Company (PPC), one of the largest cement producers in Southern Africa, is taking big steps into renewable energy as part of its long-term business strategy. The company …
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BusinessFinanceGovernment PolicyInfrastructurePublic Sector
Nigeria Clears Power Sector Arrears with ₦4 Trillion Debt Refinancing Plan
The Federal Government has approved a ₦4 trillion debt refinancing plan for Nigeria’s power sector, a move aimed at clearing long-standing arrears owed to power generation companies and improving electricity …
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Egypt and China have sealed a landmark $1 billion agreement to establish a major tire manufacturing facility in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), a move aimed at boosting Egypt’s …
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AgricultureDevelopmentEastern AfricaEconomyInfrastructureINVESTMENT
Rwanda, AfDB Join Hands for Gabiro Agribusiness Hub Phase 2 Expansion
Rwanda’s agricultural sector has received a major boost as the Government of Rwanda and the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) move forward with plans for the second phase of the …