Climate crisis complicates Africa's textile ambitions
Erratic rainfall is a growing threat to cotton production, the foundation of the textiles value chain in Africa.
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Dangote Refinery turns to Libyan crude as supply from Nigeria slows
Dangote Refinery has continued to intensify the diversification of its crude feedstock, reducing its dependence on Nigerian grades as it read more Dangote Refinery turns to Libyan crude as supply from Nigeria slows
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WORLD IN BRIEF: SpaceX shares tumble, Kenya plans AI ETF, Iran warns Gulf states and other stories
Germany probes explosive laden drone found at airport German authorities are investigating a major security breach after a drone carrying read more WORLD IN BRIEF: SpaceX shares tumble, Kenya plans AI ETF, Iran warns Gulf states and other stories
Nigerian lady first African to bag ‘Women in Telecoms’ champion in UK awards
Obiageli (Obii) Okafor, a Nigerian-born Senior Product Manager at 8×8 and CEO of PMHelp, has been named the ‘Women in read more Nigerian lady first African to bag ‘Women in Telecoms’ champion in UK awards
WAFU B U20: Flying Eagles edge Ivory Coast to reach final
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the final of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship after defeating hosts Ivory read more WAFU B U20: Flying Eagles edge Ivory Coast to reach final
Nigeria seeks to capture bigger share of trillion-dollar clean energy market
Nigeria is moving to position itself as a manufacturing and investment hub for renewable energy, as officials warn that Africa’s read more Nigeria seeks to capture bigger share of trillion-dollar clean energy market
NDC loses bid to void Electoral Act clauses on candidate qualification, party registers
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking to invalidate read more NDC loses bid to void Electoral Act clauses on candidate qualification, party registers
New crypto tax rules spark industry concerns over 1.5% stamp duty
Nigeria’s first comprehensive framework for taxing cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets is facing pushback from industry stakeholders, who argue that read more New crypto tax rules spark industry concerns over 1.5% stamp duty
Google Moonshot’s light-beam internet arrives in Lagos
Google-backed wireless optical communications company Taara has quietly established a foothold in Nigeria, deploying laser-powered internet links across Lagos in read more Google Moonshot’s light-beam internet arrives in Lagos