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Mega Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Project Enters Operational Phase with Launch of Governing Board

Stretching 1,028 kilometres, the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway is envisioned as a transformative regional infrastructure linking five West African economies and serving as a key industrial and trade driver by 2030

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) held a two-day orientation and information session in Abidjan to induct the 10- member Board of Directors of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA). The session, held on 19 and 20 February 2026, forms part…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Nigeria

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Nigeria over this heinous attack

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that targeted Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in dozens of deaths and the abduction of a number of women and children. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that the UAE expresses its…

Quidax
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Quidax and Lisk Partner to Power the Next Generation of Digital Finance in Africa

Builders on the Lisk network can now leverage Quidax’s robust digital asset infrastructure to access stablecoins and local currencies at competitive rates

African-founded cryptocurrency exchange, Quidax has announced a partnership with Lisk blockchain. This collaboration marks Lisk’s first partnership with an African exchange licensed by Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), creating a bridge between regulated digital assets infrastructure (www.Quidax.io) and the rapidly expanding Lisk Layer 2 (L2) ecosystem. In 2024, Quidax…

African Union (AU)
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Chairperson of the African Union Commission strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria

The Chairperson expresses the African Union’s full solidarity with the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and conveys heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, while wishing a swift recovery to those injured

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the heinous and coordinated terrorist attacks perpetrated on 21 February 2026 in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in the killing of more than 50 civilians and the abduction of women and children. The African Union unequivocally…

Afreximbank
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CANEX Creations Inc. Invests in Feature Film Clarissa, Acquired for Worldwide Distribution by NEON

Clarissa marks CCInc’s continued commitment to investing in high-quality Global Africa intellectual property with clear pathways to international markets

CANEX Creations Inc. (CCInc), the intellectual property investment subsidiary backed by Afreximbank’s Fund for Export Development in Africa (FEDA), announced its investment in the feature film Clarissa, a Nigerian-produced drama directed by twin filmmakers Arie and Chuko Esiri. The film has been acquired for worldwide distribution by NEON, which will…

Energy Capital & Power
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Africa’s Next Wave of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Investment Set to Converge at Paris Energy Forum

Confirmed participation from leading and emerging gas producers will bring Africa’s most commercially significant LNG expansions, offshore developments and monetization strategies directly into view for investors and project partners

With governments and operators from across Africa’s gas frontier confirmed to participate, the Invest in African Energy Forum (Paris, April 22–23, 2026) arrives as the continent’s LNG sector enters a new phase of growth. Major export projects are moving into expansion, emerging producers are scaling floating liquefaction capacity and several…

African Energy Chamber

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Condemns Dawes Island Ruling as Judicial Overreach Threatening Nigeria’s Marginal Field Reform

The Federal High Court ruling reversing the revocation of the Dawes Island license risks undermining Nigeria’s “drill or drop” policy, impacting investor confidence and the sanctity of petroleum contracts

A Federal High Court in Nigeria has delivered a judgement against the Ministry of Petroleum Resources in favor of Eurafric Energy Limited, reversing the 2020 revocation of the Dawes Island marginal field license, which post revocation has been held and developed by Petralon 54 Limited since 2022.  The ruling effectively…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Launches Pilot on Economic Empowerment and Digital Peacebuilding for Women in Benue State

Speaking at the opening ceremony, ECOWAS Director Dr. Sintiki Tarfa-Ugbe described the pilot as a strategic platform for empowering women-led organizations to implement and advocate for durable solutions, while leveraging digital technologies for inclusion, resilience, and peace

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Trade and the Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, has partnered with the Benue State Government to implement a pilot project on economic empowerment and digital peacebuilding for Women, Peace and Security (WPS) community-based organizations in Benue State,…

Identy.io
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Identy.io Announces Strategic Expansion in Africa

Expansion Plans to Bridge the Digital Gap with a Biometric Authentication Technology Tailored to Africa's Unique Economic Developmental Needs

Identy.io (www.Identy.io), a global biometric authentication technology company specializing in secure, mobile-first identity verification, announced today its expansion plans for Africa. This expansion will enhance Identy.io’s service offerings in key markets on the continent, including Kenya and Nigeria. To facilitate this growth, the company has appointed a regional leadership team…

Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN)
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The Cry of the Innocent: Stop this Slaughterhouse in Nigeria! 7 February, 2026

CSN expresses its profound outrage and sorrow at the ongoing assault on human life and dignity

The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) (https://CSNigeria.org) decries the relentless wave of killings and abductions that continue to plague our nation. After years of repeated complaints and unfulfilled promises, violence persists unchecked, leaving more communities devastated and citizens weary of empty condolences that do not guarantee their safety. This renewed…