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As Africa races to electrify its economies, the continent faces a stark choice: unreliable grids and growing diesel dependence, or a pragmatic "lean-carbon" path that blends renewables with flexible, low-emission gas power. Louis Strydom, Director of Growth and Development for Africa and Europe at Wärtsilä Energy, argues for a strictly capped, transitional carbon overdraft-temporary emissions today to secure a faster, cleaner, and more resilient energy future.

Standard Bank's Corporate and Investment Banking Global Markets division has secured top honours at the 2026 JSE Spire Awards, underlining its strength in research, trading and client delivery across Africa's financial markets.

World Trade Organization talks in Cameroon ended early on Monday without agreement after deep divisions over e-commerce duties blocked a deal.

According to the NCC, the directive is rooted in the commission's broader regulatory philosophy that places the consumer at the centre of Nigeria's telecommunications ecosystem. The post NCC directs telecom operators to compensate subscribers for poor network service appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Gulf nations are committed to greater involvement in Africa, but their differing approaches have sparked friction, writes Harry Clynch.

Europe’s own nature is becoming a risk to itself. Member states have exercised their veto right 48 times since mid-2011. Hungary was the last one to use it on the €90bn financial aid for Ukraine. Ask the Euronews AI chatbot how the EU handles country-blockages.

"The priority must shift from capital adequacy to economic impact. Nigeria needs banks that work for the economy" The post Deadline Tomorrow: N4.6trn banks’ recapitalisation sparks sectoral battle for funds appeared first on Vanguard News.

Catholics in Lagos marked the start of Holy Week with prayers and processions. This year’s Palm Sunday celebrations come as many Nigerians face rising living costs and ongoing insecurity.

By Yinka Kolawole Manufacturers under the aegis of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Group (MANEG) have raised concerns over what they described as a policy imbalance by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), following its recent decision to allow International Oil Companies (IOCs) unfettered access to repatriate 100 per cent of their export proceeds. The […] The post Exports proceeds repatriation: Manufacturers fault CBN’s exclusion of non-oil exporters appeared first on Vanguard News.

…Drops to $772.45m in 2025 •Sector’s investment share falls to 3.33% from 49.73% in 2023 By Yinka Kolawole Foreign investment in flows into Nigeria’s manufacturing sector have suffered a sharp decline over the past two years, underscoring weakening investor confidence in the country’s real sector despite a surge in overall capital importation. Data obtained from the […] The post Foreign investment in manufacturing plunges 51.44% in two years appeared first on Vanguard News.