Between January and June 2024, telecoms giant MTN Nigeria faced over 13,700 fibre cuts across the country, severely affecting network quality and leading to massive financial losses. The company’s Chief …
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Libya’s Dbeibah Seeks Mining Overhaul to Unlock Resources
Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdulhamid Dbeibah, has directed fresh attention toward revamping the country’s mining industry by calling for urgent reforms, data transparency, and project coordination under the government’s “Reviving Life” …
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China-Africa RelationsDebt Management,EconomyFinance & ServicesInfrastructureOil & Gas
Angola Moves to Cut Oil-Backed Debt to China by 2025
Angola is making strong progress in reducing its oil-backed debt to China, with government officials saying the total could drop to between $7.5 billion and $8 billion by the end …
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Global NewsGovernanceInfrastructureInternational RelationsPower & Energy,Technology
Portugal Plans €137m Power Upgrade After Blackout
The Government of Portugal has announced a major plan to boost the country’s electricity system after a massive blackout in April disrupted power supply across Portugal and Spain, leaving millions …
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BusinessDevelopmentEconomyInfrastructureMarketsReal Estate
Nigeria’s Commercial Property Market Faces Dollar Shock
The commercial real estate market in Nigeria is witnessing mixed developments, as the cost of renting office spaces skyrockets due to naira devaluation, while industrial real estate is enjoying renewed …
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The Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA) and the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) have launched a joint plan to boost safety, enforce technical standards, and improve electricity metering across …
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Niboro Hails Oborevwori’s Development Strides in Delta
Renowned journalist and former Presidential Spokesman, Olorogun Ima Niboro, has praised the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he described as a “truly executive” style of …
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AfDB, South Africa Sign $474m Energy Transition Loan Deal
The South African government has signed a fresh loan agreement worth US$474.6 million with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support its ongoing Just Energy Transition (JET) programme. This new …
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AFRICA NEWSDevelopmentEnergyInfrastructureSmall BusinessWorld Bank Projects
Malawi’s MEAP Project Lights Up Homes, Boosts Small Businesses
The Malawi Electricity Access Project (MEAP), which is being run by the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) with financial support from the World Bank, is bringing a major change …
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GOVERNMENTInfrastructureSecurityTransportation & Logisitics
FRSC Arrests 290,887 Road Traffic Offenders in Six Months
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) announced to have arrested about 290,887 road traffic offenders across the country between January and June 2025. This figure was disclosed by the Corps …