Telecommunications Expansion Improves Digital Connectivity
Telecommunications Expansion Improves Digital Connectivity Telecommunications providers are expanding network coverage to improve digital access. Infrastructure rollout is targeting underserved areas. Faster data services are supporting business operations and digital services. Network reliability remains a core focus. Investment in fiber optics and mobile infrastructure continues. These upgrades enhance service quality. Regulators emphasize service standards and […]
Agriculture and Food Systems See Increased Policy Attention
Agriculture and Food Systems See Increased Policy Attention Agriculture and food systems are gaining renewed focus as governments prioritize food security and value-chain development. Policy support targets productivity and market access. Mechanization and improved inputs are supporting higher yields. Farmers are benefiting from extension services and technology adoption. Agro-processing investments are expanding value addition. This […]
Transportation and Logistics Investments Improve Trade Efficiency
Transportation and Logistics Investments Improve Trade Efficiency Transportation and logistics infrastructure is receiving increased investment to support trade and mobility. Road, rail, and port upgrades are improving connectivity. Logistics operators report improved cargo handling and turnaround times. These efficiencies support regional and international trade. Digital tracking systems are enhancing transparency and supply chain planning. Automation […]
Power Sector Investment Expands Generation and Grid Capacity
Power Sector Investment Expands Generation and Grid Capacity Power sector investment continues to expand as governments and private operators work to meet growing electricity demand. Generation projects and grid upgrades remain central priorities. Gas-fired plants are being complemented by renewable energy sources to enhance reliability. Hybrid solutions are helping manage peak demand and reduce outages. […]
Oil and Gas Policy Direction Signals Focus on Gas-Led Industrial Growth
Oil and Gas Policy Direction Signals Focus on Gas-Led Industrial Growth Oil and gas policymakers have reaffirmed a strategic shift toward gas-led development as part of broader industrial growth plans. Officials say natural gas remains central to meeting domestic energy demand while supporting manufacturing and power generation. Upstream operators are increasingly prioritizing gas field development […]
Eni Launches First Deepwater Drilling Operation in Libya’s Gulf of Sirte
Eni Launches First Deepwater Drilling Operation in Libya’s Gulf of Sirte Italian energy company Eni North Africa and its partners, including the National Oil Corporation, BP, and the Libyan Investment Authority, have begun drilling their first deepwater exploration well in the offshore area of the Gulf of Sirte. The drilling operations for this well will […]
Nigeria’s US Crude Oil Imports Surge 167 Percent in 2025
Nigeria’s US Crude Oil Imports Surge 167 Percent in 2025 Nigeria sharply increased its crude oil purchases from the United States in 2025, importing a total of 42.13 million barrels within the first 10 months of the year, according to data from the United States Energy Information Administration. The figure represents a year-on-year increase of […]
Nigeria Slashes Entry Costs in Aggressive Push to Attract Oil Investment
Nigeria Slashes Entry Costs in Aggressive Push to Attract Oil Investment Nigeria has made a bold policy shift to revitalize its upstream petroleum sector, dramatically reducing entry costs for its 2025 Oil Licensing Round in a bid to attract capable investors to 50 oil and gas blocks currently on offer. The announcement came during a […]
Egypt’s WEPCO Achieves Tenfold Production Surge at Badr-1 Oil Field
Egypt’s WEPCO Achieves Tenfold Production Surge at Badr-1 Oil Field The Western Desert Operating Petroleum Company (WEPCO) has pulled off a remarkable turnaround at the Badr-1 field, boosting crude oil production to over 7,500 barrels per day, a staggering tenfold increase from the mere 800 barrels per day recorded when the company first took over […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to Become World’s Largest with $350M Expansion Deal
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to Become World’s Largest with $350M Expansion Deal In a landmark development set to reshape Africa’s energy landscape, state-owned Engineers India Ltd (EIL) has secured a massive contract worth over $350 million to manage the expansion of Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex. The ambitious project will catapult the facility from its […]