ECOWAS Bank approves over $267m for projects in Nigeria, Ghana, othersThe ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved $266.7 million and another XOF30 billion to support a portfolio of strategic infrastructure projects in Nigeria, The Gambia, Ghana, Senegal, and Côte d' ...
World Bank approves $500m credit for Nigeria’s smallholder farmersThe World Bank says it has approved a $500 million credit facility for Nigeria through the International Development Association (IDA) to support the implementation of the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains f ...
NNPC to increase crude oil supply to Dangote Refinery to seven cargoesBy Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The NNPC Limited has concluded plans to increase crude oil allocation to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to seven cargoes in May 2026, up from the five cargoes supplied in previous months. ...
Stakeholders call for inclusive, cross-border strategies to tackle insecurity in West AfricaStakeholders at a regional dialogue on peace and security have called for stronger collaboration, inclusive participation, and enhanced cross-border cooperation to address rising insecurity and violent extremism in West ...
CBN grants Flutterwave banking licence to expand financial servicesFlutterwave has received a banking licence from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), allowing the fintech giant to move beyond payments and offer broader financial services to businesses across Africa. ...