East African countries plan regional satellite launch
Sovereign satellite capabilities are a growing priority as African governments look to boost communications, broadcasting and digital access.
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Time to move from diagnosis to delivery - Gatete
Africa must move beyond policy frameworks and declarations to concrete implementation if it is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063 - this was the core message delivered by the Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, Claver Gatete at the opening of the 12t
Expanding the geography of contemporary African art
In May 2026 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair returns to New York for its twelfth edition, once again taking place at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea.
Top Companies in North Africa 2026: Morocco in the driving seat
Eight of the nine biggest listed companies in North Africa are Moroccan, while there are 11 Moroccan companies in Africa's Top 20.
GIDI Mall 2.0 to reshape Eti-Osa skyline as tallest commercial tower
Nigeria’s commercial real estate sector recorded another significant development with the unveiling of GIDI Mall 2.0 in Lagos, a six-floor read more GIDI Mall 2.0 to reshape Eti-Osa skyline as tallest commercial tower
Funso Doherty dumps ADC again, joins NDC amid opposition coalition split
Funso Doherty, a former governorship candidate in Lagos State, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the second read more Funso Doherty dumps ADC again, joins NDC amid opposition coalition split
Yusuf emerges APC sole candidate for Kano 2027 election
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formally submitted his nomination form to contest the 2027 governorship election under the platform of read more Yusuf emerges APC sole candidate for Kano 2027 election
Women nominees make their mark at African Banker Awards
55 nominees have made the shortlist for the 2026 African Banker awards, now in its 20th year of celebrating financial excellence.
AfDB approves $61m package for Nigeria’s women-owned businesses
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved a $61 million financing package for the Development Bank of Nigeria aimed read more AfDB approves $61m package for Nigeria’s women-owned businesses
BusinessDay 8th May 2026
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