World Bank approves $500m to support Nigeria’s agriculture, targeting 1 million farmers
A $500 million concessional facility has been cleared by the World Bank to reinforce Nigeria’s agriculture sector, with a strong […]
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167 containers of South African stone fruit stranded amid Middle East unrest
Around 167 containers carrying South African stone fruit are stuck at sea after rising tensions in the Middle East forced
Equinix commits $438 million to expand data centre operations in South Africa
Equinix Inc., a global operator of data centres, is set to invest $438 million in South Africa as it aims
Senegal toughens laws, doubling prison time for same-sex acts to 10 years
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has enacted legislation that doubles the maximum prison sentence for same-sex relations, making such acts
Ministry of Energy sets April 15 deadline for 24-hour economy proposals
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has instructed all its affiliated agencies to submit comprehensive plans by April 15
Amid US–Iran unrest, Europe sources jet fuel from Nigeria’s Dangote refinery
Nigeria is becoming an increasingly important alternative source of aviation fuel for Europe, stepping up as the US–Iran conflict disrupts
Oando broadens footprint beyond Nigeria through Angola oil partnership
Oando Plc has secured a production sharing contract (PSC) for Block KON-13 in Angola, marking its long-anticipated entry into one
Rising fuel costs spark concern in South Africa despite tax cuts
Commuters across South Africa are expressing frustration as petrol and diesel prices soar, despite a temporary government tax cut intended
Russian oil reaches Cuba, drawing public cheers amid US import restrictions
Cubans felt a wave of relief on Tuesday as a Russian oil tanker carrying 730,000 barrels docked at the port
South Africa eases fuel tax to soften $350m blow from rising oil prices
South Africa plans a temporary reduction of a major fuel tax in April, as global oil prices climb due to