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Published on Aug 28, 2026

TCN’s $1.4bn Funding Lifts Power Grid as Transformer Capacity Rises to 8,500MVA

• Vandalism, ageing assets threaten sustainability •Manpower, logistics funding remain major constraints •FG: We’ve metered 60% active electricity consumers nationwide Deji Elumoye and Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 26, 2026

Here are the African nations ranked among the world’s poorest by GDP-PPP per capita in 2026

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | August 26, 2026 KEY POINTS Nigeria dropped 12 places to rank 56th among the world’s 60 poorest countries in Global Finance magazine’s 2026 GDP-PPP per capita ranking, with a per capita figure of $9,532.92 Nine of the 10 countries …

Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Canada deepens ties with West Africa as Anand concludes Benin, ...

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand concluded a visit to Benin and Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday, announcing new investments and agreements as Canada seeks to strengthen its economic and diplomatic engagement with West Africa. During …

Source: India Blooms - Center-right
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Ethiopia enters active implementation of the African circular economy facility

Ethiopia has officially entered the active implementation phase of a major continental sustainability initiative spearheaded by the African Development Bank (AfDB). This transition forms part of the second phase of the African Circular Economy Facility ( …

Source: Capital - Pending
Published on Aug 24, 2026

Nigeria Optimising Electricity Sector For Domestic Use, Export — NISO

Nigeria has begun restructuring its electricity sector to serve both domestic demand and regional markets, the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said, as the country’s transmission network now has the capacity to wheel about 8,700 megawatts. The …

Source: Leadership - Neutral
Published on Aug 22, 2026

Africa Tourism Investment in 2026: Visas Are Opening, So Where Are the Investors?

A major academic review of tourism investment in Sub-Saharan Africa raises an uncomfortable question: Why does a continent possessing some of the world’s greatest wildlife, landscapes, beaches and cultural heritage continue to attract such a small share of …

Source: eTurboNews - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Let’s rediscover what it means to be African

The Beninese lawyer Moudjib Djinadou runs a new think tank, the Itumò Institute. He has published a new essay, *L’Afrique renégate*. What have you learnt from your experience on the ground at the heart of African crises? I have faced humanitarian crises, …

Source: New African Magazine - Neutral
Published on Aug 21, 2026

Rwanda hosts 20th Africa Food Systems Forum as leaders converge on food, jobs and investment

61 Views More than 5,000 African and global leaders, policymakers, investors, scientists, entrepreneurs and young innovators from over 50 countries will converge in Kigali next month for the 20th Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF), as the continent seeks …

Source: Zambian Eye - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 11, 2026

List of 9 African countries offering visa-free access to Africans

Chad and the Republic of Congo announced plans to scrap visa requirements for all African nationals starting January 1, 2027 The African Development Bank's Visa Openness Index showed only 28.2% of intra-African travel was visa-free by the end of 2025 …

Source: TUKO - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Does AGOA’s third country rule damage African textile production?

The US’s flagship tariff-free trade programme allows African countries to use Chinese and Indian textiles in their exports to the US. The success of Africa’s textile and apparel industry under the United States’ African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is …

Source: New African Magazine - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

AfDB: Nigeria, Ghana spend more on external debt interest payment than public health

Nigeria and Ghana are among the West African economies where debt-interest payments rival or exceed public health spending, highlighting the growing pressure debt servicing is placing on government resources, according to the African Development Bank (AfDB …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Africa’s Blue Economy Takes Shape: Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine Industries Create New Opportunities

Africa’s oceans, lakes and rivers are increasingly being recognised as economic assets rather than simply natural resources. From fisheries and aquaculture to coastal tourism and maritime trade, the continent’s blue economy is becoming an increasingly …

Source: African Leadership Magazine - Pending
Published on Aug 17, 2026

Togo: From Motorcycle Taxis to a Digital Financial Economy

The following is an in-depth analysis of the fintech and wider digital economic development of African nation Togo. Togo’s most interesting fintech company started with motorcycle taxis. When Gozem launched in Lomé in 2018, its proposition was relatively …

Source: The Fintech Times - Neutral
Published on Aug 17, 2026

$25bn Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline dream drags

The much-touted multi-billion-dollar Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline is yet to take off owing to the alleged ‘lukewarm’ attitude of Nigerian authorities, Daily Trust learnt from credible sources. The project is expected to cost more than $25 billion (nearly …

Source: Daily Trust - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 16, 2026

ICRC and the new PPP push: Turning Nigeria’s infrastructure ambition into projects

For an institution whose work is often conducted behind the scenes, through compliance certificates, transaction structures, risk allocation and regulatory approvals, the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) has become an increasingly …

Source: Blueprint Newspapers Limited - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 14, 2026

From Hydropower Dependence to Energy Resilience: A Solar Roadmap to End Liberia’s Dry‑Season Power Crisis

By Engr. Dehyu C. Zangar Liberia’s chronic dry-season electricity shortages reflect a structural challenge rooted in the country’s heavy dependence on hydropower. Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant, the anchor of Liberia’s generation fleet, sees its output …

Source: The New Dawn Liberia - Neutral
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Zimbabwe leads in budget transparency

68 ZIMBABWE has been ranked number three on a key African index for budget transparency and fiscal openness after South Africa (SA), and Benin, officials say. This comes as Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has recently disclosed that the country’s debt …

Source: Financial Gazette - Neutral
Published on Aug 11, 2026

8 countries Africans can travel to without visa

African countries are increasingly taking steps to make it easier for citizens to travel across the continent, as governments seek to promote tourism, trade and economic integration with visa-free travel. The latest developments have come from Chad and …

Source: Alexa.ng - Pending
Published on Aug 12, 2026

Two African countries to open borders to Nigerians without visa from 2027

Nigerian passport holders will be able to travel to Chad and the Republic of the Congo without obtaining entry visas from January 1, 2027. The two African countries have announced plans to remove visa requirements for nationals of all African countries as …

Source: Eagle Online - Indeterminate

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Published on August 21, 2026 - 18:03 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission Business Forum

Your Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Members of the diplomatic corps, Premiers and MECs, Business leaders and investors, Distinguished guests, Good afternoon, President Mnangagwa, I welcome you …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 06:58 GMT

Road Maintenance Market on Track to Reach $326.77 Billion by 2035 as Infrastructure Investment Hits Record Levels

North America's road maintenance market is valued at roughly USD 42.2 billion in 2025, sustained by the IIJA's multi-year highway funding. OR, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global road maintenance market is riding a …

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Published on August 13, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

M. Teresa Lawrence Visits Toronto for NiDEC, Introduces Landmark Conservation and Research Initiative in Nigeria

Lawrence met Dr. Adeniyi Tinubu to discuss how the Sanctuary of Butterflies could advance Nigeria’s conservation, education, and sustainable development goals. TORONTO, CANADA, August 13, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International author, visionary leader …

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Published on August 11, 2026 - 08:50 GMT

Refurbished Medical Devices Market to reach USD 42.43 Billion by 2035 at 9.15% CAGR

Refurbished Medical Devices Market to Surge from USD 19.29 Billion in 2026 to USD 42.43 Billion by 2035---Powered by Hospital Capital Budget Pressures NY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As per Market Research Future …

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Published on July 30, 2026 - 20:36 GMT

Full Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 29 July 2026

A. Issues in the environment 1. Economic fortitude in action 1.1. Transnet Freight Rail performance: first quarter 1.1.1. During the first quarter of the 2026/27 financial year, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) recorded a 4,4% performance improvement, year- …

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Published on October 22, 2025 - 04:00 GMT

African Development Bank Group gets first funds from Global Agriculture and Food Security Program’s new financing window

An estimated 1.5 million smallholder farmers across Africa will benefit from a new facility, which will unlock more than US$200 million WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Agriculture and Food Security …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Banking, Finance & Investment Industry ...
Published on July 20, 2026 - 14:33 GMT

AfriVest Launches New Website Presenting Digital Asset Infrastructure for Africa

The Africa programme of the DAMREV Group opens its new digital home at www.afrivest.org, presenting the infrastructure and standards behind its work. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, July 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AfriVest, the Africa programme of …

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Published on July 20, 2026 - 14:07 GMT

Mechanical Ventilators Market to reach USD 9.52 Billion by 2035 at 5.3% CAGR

Mechanical Ventilators Market to Grow from USD 5.98 Billion in 2026 to USD 9.52 Billion by 2035-By Aging Populations and Prolonged ICU Stays NY, CA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As per Market Research Future, the global Mechanical …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Smart Wearable Glucose Patch Market Research Explores Growth Within A $5.08 Billion Opportunity

The Business Research Company's Smart Wearable Glucose Patch Market Research Explores Growth Within A $5.08 Billion Opportunity LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The smart wearable glucose …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Smart Wearable Breathing Trainer Market Outlook Signals Expansion To $2.34 Billion Through 2030

The Business Research Company's Smart Wearable Breathing Trainer Market Outlook Signals Expansion To $2.34 Billion Through 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The market for smart wearable …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Smart Wearable Snore Detector Market Trends Support A 12.1% CAGR Outlook Through The Forecast Period

The Business Research Company's Smart Wearable Snore Detector Market Trends Support A 12.1% CAGR Outlook Through The Forecast Period LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The smart wearable snore …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Soft Tissue Allograft Market Research Reveals Path To $6.97 Billion By 2030

The Business Research Company's Soft Tissue Allograft Market Research Reveals Path To $6.97 Billion By 2030 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Understanding the expanding landscape of the soft tissue …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Spatial omics Market Report Evaluates Growth Drivers, Challenges And Market Dynamics

The Business Research Company's Spatial omics Market Report Evaluates Growth Drivers, Challenges And Market Dynamics LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The spatial omics market is emerging as a vital …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Sterile IV Containers Market Insights Highlight Segment Expansion And Market Leadership

The Business Research Company's Sterile IV Containers Market Insights Highlight Segment Expansion And Market Leadership LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The sterile IV containers market has …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Sterility Indicators Market Study Highlights How Industry Demand Is Evolving

The Business Research Company's Sterility Indicators Market Study Highlights How Industry Demand Is Evolving LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The sterility indicators market is becoming …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Sterilization Equipment and Disinfectants Market Report Examines Leading Companies And Growth Opportunities

The Business Research Company's Sterilization Equipment and Disinfectants Market Report Examines Leading Companies And Growth Opportunities LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The market for …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Spectrum Therapy Instrument Market Outlook Highlights Strategic Opportunities Across The Industry

The Business Research Company's Spectrum Therapy Instrument Market Outlook Highlights Strategic Opportunities Across The Industry LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The spectrum therapy …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices Market Report 2026 Market Outlook Supported By A Forecast 8.5% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices Market Report 2026 Market Outlook Supported By A Forecast 8.5% CAGR LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The spinal cord …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Spinal Osteosynthesis Units Market Analysis Highlights Growth To $6.28 Billion By 2030 At 7% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Spinal Osteosynthesis Units Market Analysis Highlights Growth To $6.28 Billion By 2030 At 7% CAGR LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The spinal osteosynthesis units …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Spinal Surgery Devices And Equipment Market Report Examines Industry Trends, Growth Drivers And Future Outlook

The Business Research Company's Spinal Surgery Devices And Equipment Market Report Examines Industry Trends, Growth Drivers And Future Outlook LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The spinal surgery …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Spine Augmentation Systems Market Demonstrates Long-Term Growth Potential At 7.5% CAGR

The Business Research Company's Spine Augmentation Systems Market Demonstrates Long-Term Growth Potential At 7.5% CAGR LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The spine augmentation systems market …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Spirometer Market Report Provides Insights Into Market Evolution And Growth Prospects

The Business Research Company's Spirometer Market Report Provides Insights Into Market Evolution And Growth Prospects LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The spirometer market has been witnessing …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Steam Autoclaves Market Intelligence Report Covers Trends, Segments And Regional Growth

The Business Research Company's Steam Autoclaves Market Intelligence Report Covers Trends, Segments And Regional Growth LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The steam autoclaves market has …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Stents Market Study Explores Industry Growth Toward $15.61 Billion

The Business Research Company's Stents Market Study Explores Industry Growth Toward $15.61 Billion LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The stents market has seen significant growth in recent years, …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Smart Prosthetics Market Intelligence Report Covers Trends, Segments And Regional Growth

The Business Research Company's Smart Prosthetics Market Intelligence Report Covers Trends, Segments And Regional Growth LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The smart prosthetics market is gaining …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Smart Ring Hormone Tracker Market Study Explores Industry Growth Toward $3.31 Billion

The Business Research Company's Smart Ring Hormone Tracker Market Study Explores Industry Growth Toward $3.31 Billion LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The market for smart ring hormone …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Smart Sleep Monitor Market Insights Highlight Segment Expansion And Market Leadership

The Business Research Company's Smart Sleep Monitor Market Insights Highlight Segment Expansion And Market Leadership LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The smart sleep monitor market has been …

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Published on August 30, 2026 - 15:59 GMT

Smart Syringe Market Study Highlights How Industry Demand Is Evolving

The Business Research Company's Smart Syringe Market Study Highlights How Industry Demand Is Evolving LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The smart syringe market is gaining significant traction as …

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