ECONOMY
Dangote Refinery’s planned private placement is more than a balance-sheet transaction. It is a market test for one of Africa’s most closely watched industrial assets.
AFRICA
Dangote Refinery says it can supply surplus jet fuel to global markets, sharpening Nigeria’s shift from fuel-import dependence toward refining and export capacity.
BUSINESS
S&P has upgraded Nigeria’s sovereign rating, but high debt-service costs continue to limit fiscal space and test the durability of President Tinubu’s reforms.
ECONOMY
Nigeria’s projected debt-service burden is becoming a central example of how high financing costs can crowd out development spending across African economies.
LATEST NEWS
DR Congo qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Nigeria on penalties in a dramatic CAF playoff final. Full match report, reactions, and implications.
AFRICA
The African Union and AFRIMA confirm January 7–11, 2026 for the 9th All Africa Music Awards in Lagos. The event will feature a week of performances, summits, and cultural showcases celebrating Africa’s creative excellence.
LATEST NEWS
The U.S. has warned Nigeria of possible military action unless it curbs Islamist extremist violence against Christians — Nigeria rejects the claims, emphasising its sovereignty and commitment to religious freedom.
FOOTBALL
Twelve teams have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco — including debutants Cape Verde and Malawi — as Africa’s women’s football enters a new era of growth, competition, and global visibility.
AUTOMOTIVE
Spiro, Africa’s leading e-mobility startup, secures $100 million in the continent’s largest EV funding round to expand battery-swapping and electric motorbike networks across Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda.
FOOTBALL
Victor Osimhen converts a 16th-minute penalty to beat Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League, marking the Reds’ second straight loss this week.