January 27
Sudan: Solar Energy - the Potential Solution to Sudan's Power Problem
Ayin Network
With the widespread deterioration of Sudan's electricity grid following the outbreak of war, the energy crisis transformed into an economic dilemma affecting production, water,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Customs - Value Tinkering, an Infringement On the Law of Fgn, By Tokunbo Olubodun [press release]
Premium Times
The NCS Act, 2023 precisely section 69 clearly stipulates that the primary basis for Customs value of goods shall be the transaction value which it defines as the price paid or… Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Fails Again, With Second Outage in 5 Days
Vanguard
Nigeria's electricity grid suffered another collapse on Tuesday morning, plunging several parts of the country into darkness and triggering widespread power outages. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Gantry Price
Premium Times
Despite the price adjustment, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery said it remains focused on delivering energy security, price stability, and long-term value for Nigerians Read more »
South Africa: Families Must Buy Staple Food Even When Prices Rise
Scrolla
Core staple foods make up more than half of a low-income household's monthly food spending and cannot be skipped, even when prices rise. Families buy basics like maize meal, rice… Read more »
Liberia: When Numbers Speak Louder Than Lives: Rethinking Employment Claims in President Boakai's State of the Nation Address [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai's State of the Nation Address sought to reassure Liberians that the country is on a steady path toward recovery, reform, and shared prosperity. Delivered… Read more »
Liberia: The Numbers Look Good. but When Will the Economy Reach the People? [editorial]
Liberian Observer
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's Annual Message says Liberia's economy is improving. The numbers sound encouraging. The economy grew faster in 2025. Inflation fell to its lowest… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Hits Single-Digit Inflation Milestone
263Chat
Zimbabwe has recorded single-digit inflation in its domestic currency for the first time in almost 30 years according to official figures released by the government. Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Boosts Job Creation.
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai has argued that, despite ongoing economic hardship and limited job opportunities, his administration has achieved significant progress by creating… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Says Economy Grew By 5.1 Percent
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai says Liberia's economy expanded by 5.1 percent in 2025, while inflation fell to 4 percent, the lowest level in more than two decades. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Announces End of Monopoly At NPA
New Dawn
APM-Terminals has operated the National Port Authority under a monopoly, but President Joseph N. Boakai has announced the end of that monopoly. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Strengthening School Security With Technology - Minister
Premium Times
"If there is any incident, there will be a panic alert that goes to a local control centre," the minister said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Steps Up Urban Road Rehabilitation Amid Rain Damage
263Chat
The government has shifted its focus towards the rehabilitation of urban roads as excessive rains continue to worsen the state of road infrastructure in Zimbabwe's cities and… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Reaffirms Market Stability, Assures Nationwide PMs Supply
Vanguard
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reaffirms its commitment to market stability and uninterrupted nationwide supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Upgrades Opay, Moniepoint, Palmpay, Others to National Licenses
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has upgraded the licenses of major FinTech companies and Microfinance Banks, including Opay and Moniepoint, to national status, allowing them to… Read more »
Nigeria: MRS to Sell At N839 Per Litre As Dangote Refinery Increases Petrol Price
Daily Trust
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an upward adjustment in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petrol with MRS Oil Nigeria Plc retail outlets now… Read more »
Nigeria: Tax Laws, Constitution Review, 2026 Budget, Others Top Agenda As NASS Resumes Plenary Today
Premium Times
The lawmakers proceeded on the Christmas and New Year recess on 23 December 2025. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Executive Decries Alleged Prejudicial Reportage of Case With EFCC
This Day
M.J. Numa & Partners LLP, lawyers to the Chief Executive Officer of Dateline Energy Services Limited (DESL) Mr. Wilson Opuwei, has decried recent alleged misleading and… Read more »
Nigeria: Non-Oil Exports - Nigeria's Fast Track to Growth, Fx Stability
This Day
Nigeria's non-oil export landscape is undergoing a structural transformation. Recent data from the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) shows that non-oil exports crossed $4.5… Read more »
Nigeria: Weak Data, Poor Pay Stalling $500m World Bank-Funded Metering Scheme
This Day
Poor remuneration for installers and lack of clean data of unmetered customers of Distribution Companies (Discos) is the main cause of the slow pace of deployment of the World… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Gas Output Rises 8%, Climbs By 198bn SCF Amid Elevated Flaring
This Day
Numbers released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that Nigeria's total gas production increased by nearly 8 per cent in 2025, a rise of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Moves to Localize Energy Solutions, Reduce Import Dependence
ENA
Ethiopia has announced a major push to ensure the availability of domestically manufactured energy solutions, marking a significant shift toward local production and technology… Read more »
Nigeria: FG to Spend N30bn On Solar Grids, Inverters
Daily Trust
As Nigerians continue to face blackout from low supply of electricity and frequent collapse of the National Grid, Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) have proposed to spend… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Confirms Temporary Withdrawal From the G20, As U.S. Takes the Helm
RFI
South Africa has decided to "temporarily withdraw" from the G20, after a request by the United States. Washington takes on the rotating presidency for the year 2026, following on… Read more »
Africa: Ghana Cedi Is Africa's Best Performing Currency in 2025 - IMF Data Reveals
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana cedi emerged as Africa's best-performing currency in 2025, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) analysed across more than 20 major economies on… Read more »
