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African Energy Chamber
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Chevron’s Local Engagement Strategy in Africa Sets the Standard for International Oil Companies (IOC) Operating on the Continent

From Nigeria to Angola, Chevron’s sustainability reporting outlines ambitious commitments – but whether those promises translate into real economic participation will be under the spotlight at African Energy Week 2026

As global energy companies expand local engagement reporting frameworks, a central question remains: how closely do sustainability commitments align with on-the-ground impact? For IOCs operating in Africa, the answer increasingly depends on whether local engagement principles translate into local economic participation, infrastructure development and technology transfer. For Chevron, one of…

Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa)

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BWH® Hotels Strengthens Commitment to African Development Ahead of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa 2026

Rising Investor Confidence Fuels Ambitious Expansion Across Key African Markets

BWH Hotels (https://apo-opa.co/4uyD3GL), a leading global hospitality enterprise including WorldHotels™ (https://apo-opa.co/4uzDlgu), Best Western® Hotels & Resorts (https://apo-opa.co/3NbqMr0) and SureStay® Hotels (https://apo-opa.co/4lHsm0A), announced today its renewed commitment to the African continent as the group prepares to participate in the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Africa  (www.FutureHospitality.com/Africa), taking place from 31 March – 1 April, 2026. The company will once again be represented…

PalmPay

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Beyond the Code: How Africa’s Top Fintech is Reimagining the "Woman in Tech" Narrative

Unlike traditional "coding bootcamps," the PalmPay Purple Woman program recognises that a thriving fintech ecosystem requires diverse talent

In the rapidly evolving digital economy of Nigeria, where fintech companies have seen a 70% growth in just one year, a quiet revolution is taking place that goes beyond mobile wallets and transaction volumes. At the heart of this shift is the PalmPay Purple Woman program, a program designed to…

Nigus International Investment Limited

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Nigus and Elmirate announce $200m initiative to support Africa’s security sector

Nigus and Elmirate sign a strategic agreement to invest up to $200 million in building advanced defense, satellite and technology manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria

Nigus International Investment Limited (www.Nigusng.com) and Elmirate Investment LLC (www.Elmirate.ae) (Elmirate Capital) have signed a strategic memorandum of understanding to develop a next-generation defense technology, satellite systems and advanced manufacturing platform in Nigeria, backed by a planned investment of up to $200 million. “Africa is entering a pivotal phase in…

Starsight Energy

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    • Starsight Energy Africa Group (“Starsight”) partners with British International Investment (“BII”) to advance clean energy growth in West Africa through US$15 million mezzanine funding (Supplied by Starsight) (3)
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Starsight Energy Africa Group (“Starsight”) partners with British International Investment (“BII”) to advance clean energy growth in West Africa through US$15 million mezzanine funding

The funding will drive clean energy growth in Starsight’s existing West African operations, with Nigeria earmarked to receive the majority of the funding

Capital will be deployed in Starsight’s existing West African operations to support growth, strengthen operations and scale energy solutions for commercial and industrial users. Majority of the funds will assist in improving power security in Nigeria, where the unstable grid and reliance on diesel self-generation remain key characteristics of the…

Energy Capital & Power
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African Liquefied natural gas (LNG) Could Be Europe’s Lifeline as Middle East, Russia Crises Escalate

Ministers from Africa’s LNG-exporting countries including Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria and the Republic of Congo will gather in Paris for the Invest in African Energy Forum, showcasing the continent’s LNG as a reliable solution to Europe’s urgent energy needs

As tensions flare in the Middle East and Russian supply remains volatile, European buyers are urgently seeking stable alternative sources of gas – and Africa is emerging as a critical solution. Next month, energy ministers from Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria and the Republic of Congo will convene in Paris at…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Lays the Foundations for a Regional Open Data Ecosystem to Advance Transparency, Innovation and Digital Governance

The meeting brought together representatives of ECOWAS Member States and digital governance experts to review and refine the proposed regional framework for the publication, access and reuse of public sector data

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has taken a significant step toward strengthening transparency, innovation and digital governance in West Africa by advancing efforts to establish a harmonised regional framework for open data. Through its Directorate of Digital Economy and Post, the Commission convened a Validation Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, on the…

Afreximbank

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CORRECTION - Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents

The series brings to life the impactful outcomes of strategic investments, moving beyond finance to capture the human and economic transformation unfolding across the continent and its diaspora

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series' geographic scope to capture the Bank's growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the…

Afreximbank

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Beyond the balance sheet: Afreximbank unveils Season II of ‘Impact Stories,’ showcasing transformative projects across two continents

The series brings to life the impactful outcomes of strategic investments, moving beyond finance to capture the human and economic transformation unfolding across the continent and its diaspora

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) is pleased to launch the second season of its documentary series, Impact Stories. Building on the success of the inaugural season, the new collection of six films expands the series' geographic scope to capture the Bank's growing footprint across Global Africa, featuring stories from the…

RusselSmith

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RusselSmith and Ghana Maritime Authority in Discussions to Deploy 3D Manufacturing Solutions Across Ghana's Maritime Sector

The potential partnership, facilitated by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), validates RusselSmith's strategic commitment to building advanced manufacturing infrastructure

RusselSmith (www.RusselSmithGroup.com), Nigeria's leading provider of advanced manufacturing and asset integrity solutions, has confirmed discussions with the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) regarding the introduction of the company's 3D manufacturing capabilities to Ghana's maritime sector. The growing regional interest in RusselSmith's advanced manufacturing solutions underscores Nigeria's emergence as a credible hub…