The investment plan combines production support, new exploration acreage and fast-track tie-backs, showing how mature oil provinces compete by reusing existing infrastructure.
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A US cobalt bill could turn labour compliance into a Congo trade barrier
H.R. 10346 is only an introduced bill, but its design shows how forced-labour enforcement could move from corporate due diligence into market access.
BRICS backing gives Ethiopia’s WTO bid new political weight
External endorsement matters, but Ethiopia’s accession will ultimately be decided by domestic reforms, bilateral market-access negotiations and the detailed commitments negotiated in Geneva.
Nigeria’s solar boom is becoming a manufacturing test
Nigeria imported about 2.9 million solar panels worth more than ₦400 billion last year; the next question is whether surging electricity demand can support a competitive domestic manufacturing chain.
Creative Budget: Nigeria Proposes a N1 Trillion Culture and Tourism Purse
Nigeria proposes a ₦1 trillion creative and tourism budget for 2026 to become Africa’s cultural hub. Why allocation, not the headline, will decide its impact.
Frontier Status: Index Providers Reclassify Nigeria to Court Passive Funds
Index providers reclassified Nigeria to frontier-market status, opening the NGX to passive fund inflows while flagging limited liquidity as the constraint.
Milestone: NGX Market Value Crosses N100 Trillion on an Early-Year Rally
NGX market capitalisation rose above ₦100 trillion by 5 January 2026 on an early-year large-cap rally concentrated in a few sectors.
Import Relief: CBN Lets Firms Use Expired NAFDAC Licences for Form M
The CBN granted temporary relief letting Nigerian importers use expired NAFDAC licences for Form M until 28 February 2026, easing import bottlenecks.
Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal — regional opportunity why it matters for investors
Fortuna’s near-$400m Diamba Sud project moving to a permit decision resets the regional benchmark as coastal West Africa competes for gold mining capital.