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It costs less to ship a container from China to Lagos than from Lagos to Accra.
High port dwell times, foreign-owned shipping lines, and fragmented customs rules are the real bottlenecks holding back intra-Africa trade.
#logistics #trade #AFCFTA
High port dwell times, foreign-owned shipping lines, and fragmented customs rules are the real bottlenecks holding back intra-Africa trade.
#logistics #trade #AFCFTA
December 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
It costs less to ship a container from China to Lagos than from Lagos to Accra.
High port dwell times, foreign-owned shipping lines, and fragmented customs rules are the real bottlenecks holding back intra-Africa trade.
#logistics #trade #AFCFTA
High port dwell times, foreign-owned shipping lines, and fragmented customs rules are the real bottlenecks holding back intra-Africa trade.
#logistics #trade #AFCFTA
Aliko Dangote raises questions over governance in Nigeria’s oil sector, alleging sabotage and questioning the source of wealth of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed.
The remarks spotlight transparency and accountability in public institutions.
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The remarks spotlight transparency and accountability in public institutions.
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Dangote goes for the throat, vowing to take action against the sabotage in the oil sector
From struggling for crude in a country considered Africa's largest oil producer to dealing with an oil mafia conspiracy, Dangote
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December 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Aliko Dangote raises questions over governance in Nigeria’s oil sector, alleging sabotage and questioning the source of wealth of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed.
The remarks spotlight transparency and accountability in public institutions.
Details 👉🏾 lbnntv.com/dangote-goes...
The remarks spotlight transparency and accountability in public institutions.
Details 👉🏾 lbnntv.com/dangote-goes...
Ethiopia launches its second National Digital Payments Strategy, targeting 75% of transactions going digital within 5 years.
Focus: mobile money, interoperability, and closing gender & rural gaps. 🇪🇹📲
#ethiopia #digitaleconomy
Focus: mobile money, interoperability, and closing gender & rural gaps. 🇪🇹📲
#ethiopia #digitaleconomy
December 15, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Ethiopia launches its second National Digital Payments Strategy, targeting 75% of transactions going digital within 5 years.
Focus: mobile money, interoperability, and closing gender & rural gaps. 🇪🇹📲
#ethiopia #digitaleconomy
Focus: mobile money, interoperability, and closing gender & rural gaps. 🇪🇹📲
#ethiopia #digitaleconomy
R Switch CEO Blaise Pascal Gasabira explains eKash, Rwanda’s new national digital payment system designed to unify payments, reduce cash use, and strengthen the country’s financial ecosystem. 🇷🇼💳
#fintechnews #fintech #Rwanda
#fintechnews #fintech #Rwanda
December 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
R Switch CEO Blaise Pascal Gasabira explains eKash, Rwanda’s new national digital payment system designed to unify payments, reduce cash use, and strengthen the country’s financial ecosystem. 🇷🇼💳
#fintechnews #fintech #Rwanda
#fintechnews #fintech #Rwanda
Nigeria launches its first Gas Trading Licence and Clearing House introducing transparent pricing, secure settlements, and formal gas trading.
A major step toward energy security and a modern gas economy. 🇳🇬🔥
A major step toward energy security and a modern gas economy. 🇳🇬🔥
December 12, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Nigeria launches its first Gas Trading Licence and Clearing House introducing transparent pricing, secure settlements, and formal gas trading.
A major step toward energy security and a modern gas economy. 🇳🇬🔥
A major step toward energy security and a modern gas economy. 🇳🇬🔥
Africa Re announces a bold new strategy at its 179th Board Meeting:
• $1.5B–$3B growth target
• Focus on cyber, climate & trade credit risks
• Expansion into Middle East, Asia & Brazil
Africa’s reinsurance sector is going global. 🌍📈
#investment #boardmeeting #fyp
• $1.5B–$3B growth target
• Focus on cyber, climate & trade credit risks
• Expansion into Middle East, Asia & Brazil
Africa’s reinsurance sector is going global. 🌍📈
#investment #boardmeeting #fyp
December 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Africa Re announces a bold new strategy at its 179th Board Meeting:
• $1.5B–$3B growth target
• Focus on cyber, climate & trade credit risks
• Expansion into Middle East, Asia & Brazil
Africa’s reinsurance sector is going global. 🌍📈
#investment #boardmeeting #fyp
• $1.5B–$3B growth target
• Focus on cyber, climate & trade credit risks
• Expansion into Middle East, Asia & Brazil
Africa’s reinsurance sector is going global. 🌍📈
#investment #boardmeeting #fyp
Ethiopia anchors Africa’s ambitious “Gas-by-Rail” initiative a 73,500 km freight rail network delivering natural gas to 40 Sub-Saharan nations. Clean energy, green steel, and industrial growth are on the horizon. 🌍🚆
Details 👉🏽 lbnntv.com/ethiopia-nig...
#ethiopia #nigeria #Infrastructure #develop
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#ethiopia #nigeria #Infrastructure #develop
December 9, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Ethiopia anchors Africa’s ambitious “Gas-by-Rail” initiative a 73,500 km freight rail network delivering natural gas to 40 Sub-Saharan nations. Clean energy, green steel, and industrial growth are on the horizon. 🌍🚆
Details 👉🏽 lbnntv.com/ethiopia-nig...
#ethiopia #nigeria #Infrastructure #develop
Details 👉🏽 lbnntv.com/ethiopia-nig...
#ethiopia #nigeria #Infrastructure #develop
Ethiopia’s State Minister Bareo Hassen says the continent is moving from consumption to production, powered by new investments in natural gas, diversified energy, & agricultural capacity pushing to supply affordable power, expand manufacturing & strengthen agricultural exports signals a major shift
December 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Ethiopia’s State Minister Bareo Hassen says the continent is moving from consumption to production, powered by new investments in natural gas, diversified energy, & agricultural capacity pushing to supply affordable power, expand manufacturing & strengthen agricultural exports signals a major shift
41 African central bank governors revive the vision for a continental monetary union and a future African IMF.
BEAC Governor Yvon Sana Bangui says unified monetary policy is key to Africa’s financial resilience. 🌍💶
BEAC Governor Yvon Sana Bangui says unified monetary policy is key to Africa’s financial resilience. 🌍💶
December 8, 2025 at 10:45 PM
41 African central bank governors revive the vision for a continental monetary union and a future African IMF.
BEAC Governor Yvon Sana Bangui says unified monetary policy is key to Africa’s financial resilience. 🌍💶
BEAC Governor Yvon Sana Bangui says unified monetary policy is key to Africa’s financial resilience. 🌍💶
Angola partners with China on a 2,000+ MW hydropower mega project its biggest clean energy source yet.
🇦🇴 gains energy security & jobs.
🇨🇳 gains a stronger export market.
#energysecurity #angola #hydropower #electricalengineering
🇦🇴 gains energy security & jobs.
🇨🇳 gains a stronger export market.
#energysecurity #angola #hydropower #electricalengineering
December 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Angola partners with China on a 2,000+ MW hydropower mega project its biggest clean energy source yet.
🇦🇴 gains energy security & jobs.
🇨🇳 gains a stronger export market.
#energysecurity #angola #hydropower #electricalengineering
🇦🇴 gains energy security & jobs.
🇨🇳 gains a stronger export market.
#energysecurity #angola #hydropower #electricalengineering
Kagame & Tshisekedi praise Trump’s “Washington Accord,” calling it a major breakthrough for peace and Western mining investment.
Billions in cobalt, lithium & gold projects are on the line but progress on troop withdrawal & disarmament remains slow.
#peacedeal #congo #rwanda #trump
Billions in cobalt, lithium & gold projects are on the line but progress on troop withdrawal & disarmament remains slow.
#peacedeal #congo #rwanda #trump
December 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Kagame & Tshisekedi praise Trump’s “Washington Accord,” calling it a major breakthrough for peace and Western mining investment.
Billions in cobalt, lithium & gold projects are on the line but progress on troop withdrawal & disarmament remains slow.
#peacedeal #congo #rwanda #trump
Billions in cobalt, lithium & gold projects are on the line but progress on troop withdrawal & disarmament remains slow.
#peacedeal #congo #rwanda #trump
BRICS official Ahoua Don Mello claims Ukrainian-linked trainers are supporting armed groups in West Africa turning the region into a “second front.”
He calls for a full “Marshall Plan for Africa” to defeat terrorism and protect economic stability.
#russia #proxywar #ukraine #fyp
He calls for a full “Marshall Plan for Africa” to defeat terrorism and protect economic stability.
#russia #proxywar #ukraine #fyp
December 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
ECOWAS urges Guinea-Bissau to conclude its halted election after last week’s coup. Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio leads mediation, with key insights from ministers Timothy Musa Kabba and João Bernardo Vieira.
Stability in 🇬🇼 is crucial for West Africa’s trade, security & investment climate.
Stability in 🇬🇼 is crucial for West Africa’s trade, security & investment climate.
December 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
ECOWAS urges Guinea-Bissau to conclude its halted election after last week’s coup. Sierra Leone’s President Maada Bio leads mediation, with key insights from ministers Timothy Musa Kabba and João Bernardo Vieira.
Stability in 🇬🇼 is crucial for West Africa’s trade, security & investment climate.
Stability in 🇬🇼 is crucial for West Africa’s trade, security & investment climate.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlights Africa as a key frontier market for Singapore’s next phase of global expansion. With the continent projected to reach 2–3 billion people, Singapore plans to deepen ties with Ethiopia and the African region, encouraging its companies to enter new markets early.
December 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong highlights Africa as a key frontier market for Singapore’s next phase of global expansion. With the continent projected to reach 2–3 billion people, Singapore plans to deepen ties with Ethiopia and the African region, encouraging its companies to enter new markets early.
South Africa commissions new TDP substations linking Seriti Green’s wind/solar complex to the national grid a major step in stabilizing supply, cutting emissions & protecting Mpumalanga jobs. 🇿🇦⚡
Hear insights from:
• Monde Bala, CEO of NTCSA
• Dan Marokane, CEO of ESKOM
Hear insights from:
• Monde Bala, CEO of NTCSA
• Dan Marokane, CEO of ESKOM
December 1, 2025 at 1:22 PM
South Africa commissions new TDP substations linking Seriti Green’s wind/solar complex to the national grid a major step in stabilizing supply, cutting emissions & protecting Mpumalanga jobs. 🇿🇦⚡
Hear insights from:
• Monde Bala, CEO of NTCSA
• Dan Marokane, CEO of ESKOM
Hear insights from:
• Monde Bala, CEO of NTCSA
• Dan Marokane, CEO of ESKOM
Aliko Dangote: Indian companies have been key partners in Africa’s mega projects $2.5B in refinery equipment, 10,000+ jobs, and industrial growth across cement, fertilizer & energy. 🇳🇬🤝🏾🇮🇳
#india #nigeria #businesspartnership #fyp
#india #nigeria #businesspartnership #fyp
November 29, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Aliko Dangote: Indian companies have been key partners in Africa’s mega projects $2.5B in refinery equipment, 10,000+ jobs, and industrial growth across cement, fertilizer & energy. 🇳🇬🤝🏾🇮🇳
#india #nigeria #businesspartnership #fyp
#india #nigeria #businesspartnership #fyp
Zimbabwe’s debt is rising fast from $21.5B to $23.4B! 📉🇿🇼
Economist Tatenda Nyachega says most of the budget is going to recurrent spending, not projects that grow the economy.
If revenue doesn’t increase, 2026 could be tough.
#Zimbabwe #economics #fyp #gdp
Economist Tatenda Nyachega says most of the budget is going to recurrent spending, not projects that grow the economy.
If revenue doesn’t increase, 2026 could be tough.
#Zimbabwe #economics #fyp #gdp
November 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Zimbabwe’s debt is rising fast from $21.5B to $23.4B! 📉🇿🇼
Economist Tatenda Nyachega says most of the budget is going to recurrent spending, not projects that grow the economy.
If revenue doesn’t increase, 2026 could be tough.
#Zimbabwe #economics #fyp #gdp
Economist Tatenda Nyachega says most of the budget is going to recurrent spending, not projects that grow the economy.
If revenue doesn’t increase, 2026 could be tough.
#Zimbabwe #economics #fyp #gdp
Uganda is set to begin its first commercial oil production, backed by more than US $11 billion in upstream and midstream investments. This marks a turning point pipelines under construction, refineries planned in Hoima, and thousands of jobs on the horizon.
Details 👉🏾 lbnntv.com/uganda-eyes-...
Details 👉🏾 lbnntv.com/uganda-eyes-...
November 28, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Uganda is set to begin its first commercial oil production, backed by more than US $11 billion in upstream and midstream investments. This marks a turning point pipelines under construction, refineries planned in Hoima, and thousands of jobs on the horizon.
Details 👉🏾 lbnntv.com/uganda-eyes-...
Details 👉🏾 lbnntv.com/uganda-eyes-...
ABSA CEO Kenny Fihla says Africa’s challenge is execution, not ideas.
Key barriers:
– Slow policy execution
– Limited movement of capital, dividends & skilled labor
– Intra-African trade bottlenecks
– Perception-driven risk premiums hurting businesses & consumers
-fair ratings & faster integration
Key barriers:
– Slow policy execution
– Limited movement of capital, dividends & skilled labor
– Intra-African trade bottlenecks
– Perception-driven risk premiums hurting businesses & consumers
-fair ratings & faster integration
November 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
ABSA CEO Kenny Fihla says Africa’s challenge is execution, not ideas.
Key barriers:
– Slow policy execution
– Limited movement of capital, dividends & skilled labor
– Intra-African trade bottlenecks
– Perception-driven risk premiums hurting businesses & consumers
-fair ratings & faster integration
Key barriers:
– Slow policy execution
– Limited movement of capital, dividends & skilled labor
– Intra-African trade bottlenecks
– Perception-driven risk premiums hurting businesses & consumers
-fair ratings & faster integration
Dangote Refinery moves to become the world’s largest after securing a major partnership with an Indian engineering firm.
More capacity. More energy security. Less fuel imports. Africa is scaling heavy industry at a global level.
Details 👉🏾 lbnntv.com/dangote-refi...
More capacity. More energy security. Less fuel imports. Africa is scaling heavy industry at a global level.
Details 👉🏾 lbnntv.com/dangote-refi...
November 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Dangote Refinery moves to become the world’s largest after securing a major partnership with an Indian engineering firm.
More capacity. More energy security. Less fuel imports. Africa is scaling heavy industry at a global level.
Details 👉🏾 lbnntv.com/dangote-refi...
More capacity. More energy security. Less fuel imports. Africa is scaling heavy industry at a global level.
Details 👉🏾 lbnntv.com/dangote-refi...
Nigeria’s banking system just got a MAJOR upgrade! 🚀🇳🇬
✔️ 16 banks fully recapitalized
✔️ Reserves now at $46.7B
✔️ Inflation dropping
✔️ CBN holding rates steady at 27%
What does it mean?
➡️ Stronger banks
➡️ More stability
➡️ Better protection for the economy
➡️ Improved confidence for investors
✔️ 16 banks fully recapitalized
✔️ Reserves now at $46.7B
✔️ Inflation dropping
✔️ CBN holding rates steady at 27%
What does it mean?
➡️ Stronger banks
➡️ More stability
➡️ Better protection for the economy
➡️ Improved confidence for investors
November 26, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Nigeria’s banking system just got a MAJOR upgrade! 🚀🇳🇬
✔️ 16 banks fully recapitalized
✔️ Reserves now at $46.7B
✔️ Inflation dropping
✔️ CBN holding rates steady at 27%
What does it mean?
➡️ Stronger banks
➡️ More stability
➡️ Better protection for the economy
➡️ Improved confidence for investors
✔️ 16 banks fully recapitalized
✔️ Reserves now at $46.7B
✔️ Inflation dropping
✔️ CBN holding rates steady at 27%
What does it mean?
➡️ Stronger banks
➡️ More stability
➡️ Better protection for the economy
➡️ Improved confidence for investors
At the AU–EU Summit in Luanda, UN chief Guterres said Africa Europe ties are now a foundation of the new multipolar world a chance to fix historic injustices & build a fairer global system.
Angola’s President Lourenço urged investors to back Africa’s industrialization as the continents role shifts.
Angola’s President Lourenço urged investors to back Africa’s industrialization as the continents role shifts.
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
At the AU–EU Summit in Luanda, UN chief Guterres said Africa Europe ties are now a foundation of the new multipolar world a chance to fix historic injustices & build a fairer global system.
Angola’s President Lourenço urged investors to back Africa’s industrialization as the continents role shifts.
Angola’s President Lourenço urged investors to back Africa’s industrialization as the continents role shifts.
Discover how Africa hosted its first-ever G20 summit, bringing together leaders from France, India, Italy, Singapore, Brazil & China. Despite the U.S. absence, the summit emphasized global cooperation, investment opportunities, diversified supply chains, and Africa’s growing geopolitical influence.
November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Discover how Africa hosted its first-ever G20 summit, bringing together leaders from France, India, Italy, Singapore, Brazil & China. Despite the U.S. absence, the summit emphasized global cooperation, investment opportunities, diversified supply chains, and Africa’s growing geopolitical influence.
Big news from Somalia! 🇸🇴🔥
The Somali Government + UNDP just launched a programme to:
👉🏾Create 2,000+ youth jobs
👉🏾Boost 360 small businesses
👉🏾Support green + digital innovation
This is how you build the NEXT generation of Somali entrepreneurs!
The Somali Government + UNDP just launched a programme to:
👉🏾Create 2,000+ youth jobs
👉🏾Boost 360 small businesses
👉🏾Support green + digital innovation
This is how you build the NEXT generation of Somali entrepreneurs!
November 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Big news from Somalia! 🇸🇴🔥
The Somali Government + UNDP just launched a programme to:
👉🏾Create 2,000+ youth jobs
👉🏾Boost 360 small businesses
👉🏾Support green + digital innovation
This is how you build the NEXT generation of Somali entrepreneurs!
The Somali Government + UNDP just launched a programme to:
👉🏾Create 2,000+ youth jobs
👉🏾Boost 360 small businesses
👉🏾Support green + digital innovation
This is how you build the NEXT generation of Somali entrepreneurs!