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Nigeria, Africa will pay heavy price if Iran war continues – Dangote

Foremost industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has warned that Middle-East tensions driving global oil volatility could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria and African economies. Dangote spoke on Monday in Lagos after a courtesy visit and Eid-el-Fitr homage to President Bola Tinubu. He said the visit was to extend Sallah greetings, reconnect with the president after some […]

Oil and Gas

Dangote Refinery exports 456,000 tonnes of fuel to Africa

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has ramped up its regional footprint with the export of 12 cargoes of refined petroleum products totalling 456,000 tonnes to five African countries. This occurs amid a growing fuel supply crisis triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The cargoes, sold through international traders on a Free on Board basis, […]

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US-Israel-Iran war leaves Africa with weeks of fuel reserves — Report

The escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the war involving Iran, has severely disrupted global energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, placing Africa’s fuel supply chain under intense pressure. Many African countries are now operating with only weeks of refined petroleum products in reserve as traditional import routes face major constraints. The International […]

Business

Access Bank boss urges deeper collaboration to boost intra-African trade

The Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, has urged African policymakers, financiers and businesses to strengthen collaboration. He said this is essential to speed up intra-African trade and unlock the continent’s full economic potential. Ogbonna made the call yesterday while welcoming participants to the Africa Trade Conference 2026 in Cape Town, […]

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Dangote retains Africa’s richest spot with $28.5bn fortune

Nigeria’s business magnate Aliko Dangote has once again secured his position as Africa’s wealthiest individual. He tops the Forbes 2026 Africa Billionaires ranking with an estimated net worth of $28.5 billion. Over the past year, the continent’s richest figures collectively gained more than $20 billion. The latest Forbes list, released on Monday, highlights Africa’s 23-member […]

Telecommunications

MTN Zambia completes Africa’s first Starlink direct-to-cell satellite test

MTN Zambia has completed Africa’s first field test of Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell technology. The trial successfully sent both a data session and a mobile money transaction through satellites. This achievement could significantly extend network coverage to remote parts of the country. The telecom operator stated that the trial used MTN’s spectrum alongside Starlink’s satellite constellation. This […]

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Alibaba offers $1.5m grants to African entrepreneurs

Alibaba Philanthropy and the Jack Ma Foundation have announced $1.5 million in grants for African entrepreneurs creating innovative solutions to the continent’s major challenges. This forms part of the launch of the 8th edition of Africa’s Business Heroes. The 2026 edition carries the theme ‘Defining Africa’s Future Today’. It targets entrepreneurs working in climate-smart agriculture, […]

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Nigeria tops Africa stock markets with 34.4% dollar gains

Nigeria is officially the best-performing stock market in Africa right now, riding on the back of a strong naira, foreign investor appetite, and a bull market run to become the continent’s top performer in 2026. BusinessDay analysis of the data from African Markets, a real-time market intelligence platform, showed the benchmark index gained 34.4 per […]

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WAEC rolls out DigiCert digital certificates across five nations

The West African Examinations Council has announced the full implementation of its Digital Certificate Services System, known as WAEC DigiCert, across its five member countries: Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. The announcement came in a statement issued by Demianus Ojijeogu, Head of Public Affairs at WAEC Headquarters in Accra, Ghana, on behalf of […]

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Wimbart launches PR service for early-stage African startups

Wimbart, an award-winning public relations agency specialising in business and technology sectors across Africa and emerging markets, has launched Wimbart Lite, a dedicated service designed specifically for pre-seed and early-stage startups. The new division will be led by Maria Adediran, Associate Director and founding team member, who has been appointed as Head of Wimbart Lite, […]

Economy

Trump approves temporary renewal of key US-Africa trade deal

The United States on Tuesday renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act through the end of the year. This agreement allows many African countries to access the US market duty-free. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in a statement that President Donald Trump had signed into law a reauthorization of the trade preference program through […]

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10 strongest African currencies in January 2026

The strongest currencies in Africa in 2026 are more than just numbers on a chart; they reflect stable economies, sound monetary policies, and growing investor confidence. Several African countries have maintained strong currencies against the U.S. dollar, reflecting various degrees of fiscal discipline, monetary policy effectiveness, and economic structure. Currency strength remains a vital indicator […]