Nigeria’s Rig Count Soars to 69 as NUPRC Records Major Milestones in Four Years
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced a remarkable increase in the country’s rig count from eight in 2021 to 69, representing a […]
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Côte d’Ivoire Grants 11 New Mining Permits to Boost Gold and Mineral Exploration
Côte d’Ivoire has awarded 11 new mining exploration permits to both local and international companies as part of its efforts to attract further investment and […]
Libya unveils 2025–2035 higher education strategy to foster global collaboration, Innovation
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Libya’s Government of National Unity has officially launched the National Strategy for Higher Education and Scientific […]
Uganda Projects 8% Annual Growth Ahead of Oil Production Boom
Uganda’s economy is forecast to expand by an average of 8% annually over the next five years, fuelled by anticipated oil production and heavy investments […]
UK Commits $7.5m to Nigerian Agri-Tech Firm Babban Gona to Strengthen Food Security
The UK’s development finance institution, British International Investment (BII), has invested $7.5 million in Nigerian agri-tech platform Babban Gona to bolster food security and climate […]
Germany’s €10M Africa pledge signals intent, but strategy still lags behind rivals
Germany has recently pledged €10 million to the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA), signaling renewed commitment to boosting private investment and sustainable growth across the […]
Senegal and Vietnam Deepen Ties with New Agreements Focused on Agriculture and Diplomacy
On Thursday, July 24, 2025, Vietnamese National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man has concluded a three-day official visit to Senegal, marked by the signing of […]
Mali seeks U.S. support amid shifting security and economic alliances
Mali’s military-led government is seeking to rekindle ties with the United States, courting both investment and security assistance amid a broader realignment in West Africa’s […]
Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye to Join Trump-Led U.S.-Africa Talks on Economy and Security
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will embark on a working visit to the United States on 9 and 10 July 2025, following an official invitation […]
Angola Seeks to Attract Agricultural Investment at Upcoming U.S.-Africa Business Summit
Angola is positioning itself as a prime destination for agricultural investment ahead of the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, scheduled to take place in Luanda from […]