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$5B Africa Energy Bank HQ Complete in Abuja

Nigeria has completed the headquarters of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja. Minister Heineken Lokpobiri confirms all host obligations are met, paving the way for operations to begin. Read more.

UK Pulls $1.15bn Loan for Mozambique Gas Project

Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, halted by jihadist violence, faces new hurdles. Read the full analysis.

Asian markets mixed ahead of key US data, Fed decision

Asian markets showed mixed performance as investors await crucial US economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cut next week. Oil prices surged on OPEC+ output decision.

Akume: Africa Must Lead Tech Energy Revolution

SGF George Akume urges African leaders to embrace emerging technologies for energy transformation. Nigeria positioning as competitive energy economy through Tinubu's reforms.

MMC 7.0: Energy Leaders Converge in Lagos

Top African energy executives gather at MMC 7.0 in Lagos to discuss sustainable energy's role in powering Africa's industrial revolution and equitable trade. Join the conversation December 4-5, 2025.

UK Allows New Oil and Gas Drilling in North Sea

Britain's Labour government signals a policy shift, permitting limited oil and gas extraction in existing North Sea fields despite a prior ban on new licenses. Discover the details.

Makinde opens 4th ultramodern market in Oyo

Governor Seyi Makinde commissions Omituntun Ultramodern Market in Omi Adio, featuring 406 shops and 56 stalls. The project aims to transform trading in Oyo State.

Rice Prices Drop 40% in Nigerian Markets

Nigerian consumers rejoice as rice prices plummet from N95,000 to N55,000 per bag due to increased local production and imports. Traders face losses while experts warn the relief may be temporary.

Nigeria to earn $1bn from electricity exports

Nigeria plans to generate N1.49 trillion annually by exporting 600MW of electricity to 15 West African countries following successful grid synchronization tests. Full details on this energy breakthrough.

Asian markets bounce as Nvidia takes centre stage

Asian markets staged a recovery on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, as all eyes turned to Nvidia's earnings report amidst growing fears of an AI-driven stock market bubble. Discover the key figures and expert analysis.

EU Probes Amazon, Microsoft Cloud for Stricter Rules

The EU is investigating Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure under the Digital Markets Act, which could lead to stricter competition rules for their cloud services. Discover the potential impact on the tech sector.

Africa Receives Only 2.3% of $2.4trn Clean Energy Funds

Global renewable investment hits $2.4 trillion but sub-Saharan Africa gets only $18 billion, raising concerns about energy transition inequality. Nigeria and oil-dependent economies face urgent need to adapt.

Ukraine-Greece Energy Deal Boosts US LNG Imports

Ukraine secures vital US LNG imports through Greece's Trans-Balkan pipeline as EU plans Russian gas ban by 2027. Zelensky announces January deliveries amid ongoing energy security challenges.

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