United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced a $150 million (KES 20.5 billion) commitment to Kenya’s Roads Levy Securitisation Programme, a $1.35 billion initiative designed by the Kenya Roads …
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FG Moves to Revive Silo Concession Programme to Tackle $10bn Post-Harvest Losses
The Federal Government has announced plans to revive the country’s silo concession programme as part of efforts to reduce food wastage and strengthen food security. The Minister of Agriculture and …
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BusinessEconomyHousingInfrastructureNigeriaReal Estate
Pelican Valley Unveils Modern Site Office in Kobape, Ogun State
Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited has inaugurated a new modern site office at Pelican Brief Estate in the Kobape area of Ogun State, in what the company described as a milestone …
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EnvironmentFinanceGovernanceInfrastructureINVESTMENTLagos News
Sanwo-Olu Urges Investors to Back Lagos with N214.8bn Bond
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on investors to support the infrastructural development agenda of the state by investing in the newly launched N214.8 billion bond …
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Over 80 Global Brands Explore Nigeria’s Urban Infrastructure Market at Lift Expo 2025
More than 80 brands have expressed interest in investing in Nigeria’s growing urban infrastructure sector after the successful hosting of the first Lift Expo Nigeria 2025 in Lagos. The three-day …
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BankingBusinessEastern AfricaFinanceGovernment PolicyInfrastructure
Kenya, UBA Seal $150m Deal to Revive Stalled Road Projects
he Government of Kenya has signed a US$150 million (KSh16.38 billion) financing agreement with United Bank for Africa (UBA) as part of a landmark US$1.35 billion (KSh175 billion) programme aimed …
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BusinessEastern AfricaEconomyInfrastructureTechnologyTelecommunications
Airtel Kenya Moves Into Home Fiber Market With $150m Data Centre
Airtel Kenya has announced plans to enter the home fiber market in response to rising demand for high-speed internet across the country. The move is part of a wider digital …
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African DevelopmentDigital TransformationFintechInfrastructureInnovationRenewable EnergyTechnologyTransportation & Logisitics
The 5 Key Tech Foundations Powering Nigerian’s Critical Infrastructure
The nation’s critical infrastructure, for decades, has been a tale of immense potential weighed down by systemic challenges. From power grids that flicker unpredictably to logistics chains that choke on …
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Community DevelopmentEconomyEnvironmentGovernment PolicyInfrastructureMining
Ghana Chamber of Mines Seeks Inclusive Review of Minerals and Mining Act
The Ghana Chamber of Mines has called for greater collaboration and flexibility in the ongoing review of the country’s Minerals and Mining Act, stressing the need for an inclusive approach …
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Business InsightsEconomyEnergyGovernment PolicyInfrastructureSouth Africa
Eskom Promises End to Load Shedding in South Africa Until March 2026
South Africa’s electricity utility, Eskom, has announced that the country will not experience load shedding throughout the coming summer. This means from September 2025 until the end of March 2026, …