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Dangote locks NNPC out of refinery

Aliko Dangote has blocked NNPC from acquiring additional equity in the $20 billion Lekki refinery, clearing the cap table ahead…

Lamu, Mombasa, Tanger Med: Africa’s ports are winning

Kenya's Lamu port received 74 vessels in the first ten weeks of 2026, a third of all calls since it…

Ghana hits 7.7% growth, fastest since debt crisis ended

Ghana's economy grew 7.7% in February 2026, nearly double the 3.9% rate a year earlier, with industry leading at 9.6%…

Dangote hits $35bn as Nigeria billionaires top South Africa

Aliko Dangote's net worth hit $35.4 billion in May 2026, up $5.4 billion year to date. Forbes' 2026 Africa list…