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“Nigerians are paying for food multiple times over.” – Kofi Abunu, Food Concepts CEO, on Nigeria’s inflation trap

Kofi Abunu says unreliable power and diesel reliance are embedding energy costs across storage, processing and distribution, keeping Nigerian food prices elevated.

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Political goodwill won’t fix Africa’s electricity mess. A working market might

In most African countries, electricity is still being viewed from a political and moral standpoint, and not an economic one. The business of utility providers are often been muddled with political control.

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“I better pass my neighbour”: Tracing Nigeria’s shift from fuel generators to rooftop solar

A decade ago, many low-income households depended on small “I better pass my neighbour” generators to keep the lights on. Today, the trend is rooftop solar. Still, the deeper electricity crisis remains unresolved.

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Energy firms flood Nigeria’s “Liberty Free Trade Zone” with billions in investment

Nigeria’s newest and largest oil and gas free trade zone, the Liberty Free Trade Zone (LFTZ), is increasingly drawing energy developers and industrial investors, with billions of dollars in commitments. 

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How investors can make it big in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector in 2025 and beyond

Nigeria’s oil and gas sector holds vast opportunities for investors seeking where to channel their capital. But the landscape is complex and requires careful understanding. This article breaks it down in detail.

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How Nigeria’s renewable boom leaves the poor to bear burden of high electricity tariffs

The contrast between the renewable boom in Nigeria and the high electricity tariffs has further deepened the line between the rich and the poor. Those who can’t afford mounting expensive solar have no other choice but to pay high electricity bills.

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Can a liberalised renewable market save South Africa from load shedding?

South Africa is stepping up its shift to renewable energy with a new policy aimed at liberalising the market and expanding access. But the question remains: can this be enough to end the cycle of seasonal load shedding?

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A breakdown of oil and gas contracts in Nigeria: Everything investors need to know

Nigeria’s oil and gas sector offers immense opportunities for investors. However, unlocking these opportunities requires a clear understanding of the contracts that govern the industry, particularly under the newly revised laws.

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Inside Gamr’s mission to build Africa’s first gaming unicorn

Gamr is building a gaming empire from Nigeria, combining community, training, and IP development as it aims to scale across Africa and become the continent’s first gaming unicorn.

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Cameroonian legal expert Dr. George Elombi has been appointed president and Chairman of Afreximbank, becoming the fourth to lead the continent’s trade institution since its creation in 1993

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Namibia’s oil miracle: How a desert nation is emerging as Africa’s new energy frontier

Namibia is now at the centre of a reawakening of continental energy. The turning point came in 2022, when two significant offshore oil discoveries by Shell and TotalEnergies in the Orange Basin revealed multi-billion-barrel reserves, sparking global interest.

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Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil; who truly rules Nigeria’s deep waters? 

Backed by decades of experience and billions of dollars in investments, companies like Shell, TotalEnergies, and ExxonMobil are steadily increasing their stakes in the nation’s offshore domain.

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With Instollar, Chinwe foresees solar installation to be as easy as booking a ride

Her company, she explained, helps solar firms reduce costs by eliminating the need to keep technicians on payroll indefinitely — especially when there’s no work to be done.

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“Forget fintech or traditional—only adaptive asset managers will survive” – the industry veteran rewriting the rules of investment in Nigeria

We sat down with the Gbenga, who’s bringing 17 years of traditional asset management expertise to Sycamore—to discuss the future of investing in Nigeria

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New withholding tax rules will make companies handle tax deductions differently, impacting compliance and business operations.

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Meet six women shaping Africa’s financial future through leadership in banking, investment, and corporate finance across key industries.

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Meet the women at the forefront of Africa’s banking leadership, breaking through the glass ceiling to drive sustainable growth, financial inclusion, and innovation across the continent’s diverse regions

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Welcome to Finance in Africa!

Finance in Africa is live! We’re on a mission to provide quality access to news, insights, and data on financial services in Africa— investments, regulations, money flow and more

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