Resources
Here you will find our selection of articles, publications and events.
17th February, 2026 Nigeria’s policy direction, as outlined by Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas) Ekperikpe Ekpo, frames the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a catalyst for transforming the country — and potentially the continent — from a raw...
16th February, 2026 The upcoming launch of the African Energy Bank in Abuja represents a significant step toward African control over energy financing. Backed by the African Petroleum Producers Organization and Afreximbank, the bank aims to mobilize $15 billion for oil and...
World Bank, Federal Government of Nigeria Partner on Power Reliability, Agriculture and Trade Reform
16th February, 2026 Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun met World Bank Managing Director of Operations Anna Bjerde to discuss collaboration on strengthening the country’s economy. The talks focused on expanding reliable electricity, boosting agriculture...
9th February 2026 Nigeria will host the RegTech Africa Conference and Expo (RACE 2026) from May 20 to 22, 2026, following the official unveiling of the event at the State House in Abuja. The conference, to be held under the auspices of the Office of the Vice...
5th February 2026 The West African sub-region has expressed optimism that its projected economic growth rate of five per cent in 2026 reflects strong resilience despite persistent challenges, including widespread insecurity. This outlook was disclosed by the President of...
4th February 2026 At the Africa Trade Summit 2026 in Accra, Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama called on governments, businesses, and financial institutions to accelerate industrialization and value addition to strengthen Africa’s global economic position, create jobs...
4th February 2026 Africa’s pursuit of economic independence and continental unity depends on deeper free trade, stronger infrastructure, and the removal of long-standing barriers to intra-African commerce, former Egyptian diplomat Ambassador Ahmed Haggag has said. Speaking...
29th January 2026 After years of rapid expansion fueled by mobile money, Africa’s digital credit market is entering a regulatory phase. Governments across the continent are formalizing loan apps through licensing and conduct standards, aiming to curb abuses while...
28th January 2026 Zambia is undertaking a comprehensive reform of its power sector aimed at addressing domestic electricity shortages while positioning the country as a strategic power hub in Southern Africa. This approach combines large-scale generation expansion...