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2+ hour, 13+ min ago (12+ words) ECOWAS ministers push for unified regional digital economy'APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine...
Nigeria needs $100bn investments to improve power supply – Minister
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (693+ words) Nigeria's Minister of Power, Mr. Adebayo Adelabu, says that Nigeria requires over $100bn in combined government and private sector investments across the power sector value chain to achieve a reliable, round-the-clock electricity supply. Speaking on developments and achievements in the power…...
Chevron’s Local Engagement Strategy in Africa sets standard for IOC operations
1+ week, 4+ day ago (432+ words) As global energy companies expand local engagement reporting frameworks, a central question remains: how closely do sustainability commitments align with on-the-ground impact? For Chevron, one of the continent's longest-standing operators, that balance is particularly visible across its operations in Nigeria,…...
Togo expresses interest to increase electricity imports from Nigeria
2+ week, 1+ day ago (603+ words) Togo has expressed interest in increasing its electricity purchases from Nigeria's Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to meet the rising demand and extend reliable electricity supply to newly connected customers nationwide. The request was made during a strategic meeting…...
Nigerians most exploited by telecom, energy firms – Commission
2+ week, 2+ day ago (534+ words) The Executive Vice Chairman of Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Mr. Tunji Bello, says that energy, fintech, and telecommunications companies generate the highest number of consumer complaints in Nigeria. Briefing State House correspondents at the Aso Rock…...
ECOWAS lays foundations for regional open data ecosystem
2+ week, 2+ day ago (220+ words) Through its Directorate of Digital Economy and Post, the Commission convened a Validation Workshop in Abuja, Nigeria, on the Regional Open Data Legal Framework. The meeting brought together representatives of ECOWAS Member States and digital governance experts to review and…...
Morocco’s cybersecurity market to hit $238m by 2031
3+ week, 5+ day ago (288+ words) Morocco's cybersecurity market to hit $238m by 2031APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine Morocco's cybersecurity market to hit $238m by 2031 The Moroccan cybersecurity sector is poised for a significant surge, with its market value projected to climb from $144.57 million in 2025 to $238.12 million by 2031. According…...
Low-risk energy industry will attract investments to Nigeria - NLNG
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (269+ words) He said that reducing risks in oil and gas projects, beyond being a business strategy, was a matter of national importance for Nigeria's economy, energy security, and long-term development. He explained that for NLNG, lowering risk means keeping gas flowing…...
NCDMD canvasses collaboration to unlock Africa’s energy potential
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (418+ words) The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMD), Dr. Felix Ogbe, has called for unprecedented collaboration across the continent to propel Africa's energy sector to global competitiveness. Speaking at the 10th edition of SAIPEC in Lagos, Ogbe…...