Nigeria’s civil aviation regulator is considering certifying China’s C919 jet for use by domestic carriers, in a move that could open the door for Chinese aircraft in Africa’s largest aviation market. Nigeria may certify China’s C919 jet for domestic use in aviation. COMAC has initiated discussions with Nigeria for certification. The C919 jet faces challenges…
A few weeks after a sharp dip, Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his fortune rebound to $29 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, driven by gains in cement and refinery operations despite mounting domestic pressures. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has seen his fortune rebound to $29 billion after a mid-August decline.…
Nigeria’s $20 billion Dangote Refinery has come to a halt after the oil workers’ union launched an industrial action protesting the alleged dismissal of more than 800 employees. Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has halted operations due to a strike by PENGASSAN over the alleged dismissal of 800 workers. The strike has disrupted the refinery’s refining processes…
Nigeria has opened its doors to citizens of St. Kitts & Nevis (SKN) by introducing a visa-free policy that eliminates entry requirements for holders of ordinary, official, and diplomatic passports. Nigeria has introduced a visa-free policy for citizens of St. Kitts & Nevis, allowing entry without visas for all types of passports. This agreement resulted…
S&P Global Ratings has restored Morocco’s investment-grade status, making it the only African sovereign Eurobond issuer with such a ranking. Morocco regained its investment-grade status from S&P Global Ratings, now rated BBB- with a stable outlook. The restoration places Morocco as the only African sovereign Eurobond issuer with investment-grade status. S&P cited Morocco’s strong socioeconomic…
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the resumption of petrol sales in naira, reversing an earlier decision to suspend the practice. Dangote Petroleum Refinery resumed petrol sales in naira after a temporary suspension. The refinery underwent significant internal restructuring, affecting hundreds of workers. Resolution aims to stabilize local supply and address currency transaction concerns. The…
South African business leaders say they are in talks with the government about whether they can step in to help revive Johannesburg, the country’s largest and wealthiest city. South African business leaders are discussing collaboration with the government to address Johannesburg’s challenges. The Business for South Africa (B4SA) group is evaluating resource allocation to counteract…
The United States Embassy in Accra has lifted visa restrictions on Ghana, restoring the five-year multiple-entry visa deal for Ghanaian nationals. B1/B2 visitor visas now have a five-year, multiple-entry validity, and F1 student visas have a four-year, multiple-entry period. The change follows high-level diplomatic talks, conveyed during the United Nations General Assembly. The United States…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Friday announced the suspension of petrol sales in naira, a move that has unsettled Nigerian petroleum marketers and heightened concerns about rising fuel prices and foreign exchange pressure. Dangote Petroleum Refinery announced the suspension of petrol sales in naira from September 28, 2025. A similar suspension earlier in the year…
