Nigeria is making steady progress toward acquiring 12 U.S.-made AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters in a strategic move to boost its air combat capabilities and strengthen national defense. Nigeria is advancing with plans to acquire 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters from the United States. The acquisition aims to enhance Nigeria’s air combat and defense capabilities amid…
The Government of Ghana has announced the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran, citing growing hostilities between Iran and Israel. The decision, announced on Monday, 16 June, aims to safeguard the lives of Ghanaian nationals amid escalating regional tensions. Ghana announced the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran due to escalating regional tensions…
Unlike congested cities, several African cities are growing as mobility models. A low traffic index, which indicates efficient flow of people and products, shorter commute times, and less congestion, provides a number of advantages that can boost economic growth and improve urban life. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African cities that spend the…
Ghana’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has officially prohibited citizens from publicly using honourary doctorate and professorial titles. The regulatory body has announced plans to name and shame individuals who disregard the directive and may pursue legal action against repeat offenders. Ghana’s Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has banned the public usage of honorific doctorate and professorial…
Egypt is racing to secure alternative fuel supplies in a bid to prevent power outages after tensions between Iran and Israel disrupted natural gas flows. Egypt is seeking alternative fuel sources to mitigate power outages due to regional political tensions affecting gas supplies. A tender for importing up to one million tons of fuel oil…
The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has announced a new oil and gas discovery in the Abu Sennan brownfield in Egypt’s Western Desert. The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation announced a new oil and gas discovery in Abu Sennan, Western Desert, Egypt. Initial testing of the GPR-1X well revealed significant yields of oil and gas, with…
Given the proximity of the Kenyan presidential elections, campaign banter between potential rivals has begun making rounds, including sentiments from the country’s current president, William Ruto. Kenya’s President William Ruto addresses opposition criticisms during a church event in Kivaywa Primary School. Ruto accuses opposition figures of tribalism and lacking actionable plans for Kenya’s future. He…
Ghana’s cedi, which briefly held the title of Africa’s best-performing currency in early June 2025, has hit a major stumbling block amid surging demand for U.S. dollars and a sharp decline in physical dollar liquidity at local banks. Ghana’s cedi experienced a major reversal, losing gains made earlier in June 2025 Inflation rates in Ghana…
Given the increase in the global average fuel price in June 2025, rising from $1.25 to $1.27 per liter), several African countries have followed suit as they continue to face high fuel costs. Business Insider Africa presents the 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in June 2025. This list is courtesy of GlobalPetrolPrices.…
