As of 22 May 2023, the 650,000 bpd Dangote Refinery is commissioned near Lagos, reframing land, engineering and corridor economics for Nigerian operators.
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Schools Retire Donkey Carts in Favour of Safer Student Transit
Education authorities have directed schools to retire donkey carts for student transport, citing safety and animal welfare, in an April 2023 move toward formalised transit.
The Central Business District Project in Egypt
Egypt's Central Business District (CBD) at the New Administrative Capital is a massive development project that is expected to have a significant impact on the country's economy. The CBD is a transformational enterprise that aims to alleviate Greater Cairo's...
The New Mansoura City in Egypt
Egypt has recently inaugurated the first phase of its newest city, New Mansoura, located along the northern Mediterranean coast of the Nile Delta region. The city, which is expected to boost employment and tourism in the area, is considered one of the fruits of...
Freetown airport terminal in Sierra Leone — regional opportunity what the numbers mean
Freetown’s new airport terminal, opened 3 March 2023, repositions Sierra Leone in the West African air grid. The regional demand case for operators.
Freetown airport terminal in Sierra Leone — market impact why it matters for investors
Freetown airport opened a new terminal on 3 March 2023 under a build-and-operate deal. What it means for property, corridors and Sierra Leone investors.
Donkey Carts Out: Schools Seek Safer Transport for Learners
Local authorities were told in March 2023 to find safer alternatives to the donkey carts ferrying learners to school, weighing safety against tight budgets.
New Mines Scale Up: Copper and Coal Lead the Diversification Charge
Khoemacau and Sandfire Resources’ Motheo mine ramped up output in 2023 on strong global copper and coal demand, though power and rail bottlenecks loom.
Guinea-Bissau’s IMF reform programme — asset and corridor map — for regional operators
Guinea-Bissau’s IMF programme lowers financing costs for hard assets, but land, permits, engineering and maintenance will decide what actually gets built.