Nigeria Partners with South Korea to Launch Africa’s First Electric Vehicle Factory

Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria has taken a major step toward developing its automotive and energy sectors. On January 30, 2026, the Nigerian government signed an agreement with South Korea to establish Africa’s first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) factory, a move that could transform the continent’s automotive marke...

Dangote Refinery Secures Gas Supply Through New Agreements with NNPC

Dangote Refinery has taken a major strategic step by signing new natural gas supply agreements with subsidiaries of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). These contracts are aimed at ensuring the gas needed for the group’s industrial operations, strengthening local production and Nigeria’s energy resilience.

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Nigeria and Turkey Aim to More Than Double Trade Volume to $5 Billion

Nigeria and Turkey have recently reaffirmed their commitment to significantly strengthen their economic relations during a state visit by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Ankara. Currently, the trade volume between the two countries is around 2 billion US dollars per year. The leaders stated their goal to increase this figure to 5 billion...

Côte d’Ivoire UNFPA Strengthens Cooperation in the Guemon Region

As part of his mission in the Guemon region, Mr. Saidou Kaboré, UNFPA Resident Representative in Côte d’Ivoire, paid a courtesy visit to the Regional Prefect, represented by Fatoumata Sanogo, Secretary General of the Prefecture in charge of regional affairs. Published on Jan 30, 2026

Canada Highlights Its Contribution to Côte d’Ivoire’s Mining Sector During Visit to Ity Mine

The Ity gold mine, operated by Endeavour Mining, welcomed a high-level delegation on 28 February, as the Canadian Ambassador paid a working visit to the site alongside the British Ambassador, John Marshall, and Endeavour Mining’s Country Director...

United States and African Union launch strategic working group to boost infrastructure investment

The United States and the African Union (AU) have announced the creation of a joint strategic working group aimed at accelerating investment in key infrastructure sectors across the African continent. The initiative seeks to strengthen economic cooperation between Washington and African countries while supporting priority development projects. Published on Jan 30, 2026

Nigeria launches new oil and gas licensing round with reduced entry costs

The Nigerian government has officially launched a new oil and gas licensing round, introducing significantly lower signature bonuses in an effort to revive investment in a sector that has experienced a prolonged slowdown.

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) announced that signature bonuses for the new licensing...

H.E. Sandra Choufani, Canadian Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire: “Côte d’Ivoire is a Key Partner in Canada’s Africa Strategy”

First Impressions of Côte d’Ivoire

Since arriving in Abidjan a few months ago, Ambassador Sandra Choufani has been dee...

Ghana: A Ghanaian passport granted to American streamer IShowSpeed

The Ghanaian government has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to American streamer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., following his recent African tour. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Known for his large online following, with more than 50 millio...

Nigeria Acknowledges Foiled Coup Attempt Against President Tinubu

The Nigerian army officially acknowledged on Monday, January 26, that a coup attempt had indeed been planned against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in October 2025, after months of denial. The announcement follows an internal investigation conducted by military authorities.

In October 2025, sixteen officers were arrested by the armed forces...

Nigeria: $6.1 Billion Increase in Exports in 2025

Nigeria has set a historic record: its non-oil exports reached 6.1 billion dollars in 2025, an increase of 11.5% compared to 2024. This achievement highlights the country’s economic diversification and strengthened integration into global markets.

This performance was announced on Monday, January 19, 2026, in Abuja by Nonye Ayeni,...

Germany Supports Two Ivorian Projects Promoting Sustainable and Inclusive Development

In Côte d’Ivoire, two projects supported by the German Cooperation through the Investment Facility for Employment (IFE) are contributing to sustainable and inclusive development, while strengthening both the local economy and international...