African politics news with a business lens: elections, governance and policy changes and what they mean for markets and investors.
President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s foreign borrowing plans, arguing that Nigeria needs sustained investment in infrastructure to achieve its ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing growing criticism over its failure to publish the preliminary voters’ register online during the scheduled public inspection period, raising concerns about electoral …
The Federal Government is seeking to raise more than ₦20 billion over the next four years to address climate change challenges across Nigeria’s North-West region, as stakeholders warn that environmental …
The Federal Government plans to increase retail participation in Nigeria’s capital market to 20 million investors and expand the number of listed companies to 250 by 2036, as it seeks …
The Presidency has rejected claims by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in dividends from Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) meant for each …
Nigeria’s security agencies have promised to remain neutral during the 2027 general elections, but the test will be whether voters, political parties and election observers can see that commitment reflected …
The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and six other defendants over an alleged ₦8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract to …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has established a specialised artificial intelligence (AI) unit to detect deepfakes and counter digital misinformation ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, raising expectations about …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has defended its decision to exclude some political parties’ candidates from the final list for the 2027 governorship elections, citing a Supreme Court ruling …
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election is taking shape against a significantly expanded voter register, with the number of registered voters rising to 103.43 million. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said …
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