Category: Infrastructure

Dangote Eyes Ports, Pipelines, Data Centres in $40 Billion Growth Plan

By:staff writer,first publisshed April 9, 2026,Birr Metrics  Dangote Group has unveiled plans to invest at least40 billion US dollars over the next five years as it pursues a 100 billion US dollars turnover by 2030, targeting expansion across energy, infrastructure, and digital services in Africa. The conglomerate presented its long-term strategy, Vision 2030: Supercharging Dangote Group for Long-Term Success, to the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) board and executive team on 31 March 2026. The plan is structured in two phases spanning 2025–2028 and 2028–2030, aimed at scaling current operations and…

Ghana to raise ₵10 billion in first-ever domestic infrastructure bond

in Economy, Real Estate and Construction, Sectors Nairametrics by Israel Ojoko  First Published,January 9, 202 Ghana is preparing to raise ₵10 billion ($935 million) through its first domestic infrastructure bond to finance roads and interchanges across the country. The sale will be split into two tranches of ₵5 billion each, issued in the first and second halves of the year, with longer-dated tenures. Details of the offering, along with other domestic bond issuances, are expected to be published in an issuance calendar later this month. What the sources are saying  According to one source,…

Feature: Now, Let’s Build a Sky Train for Accra-(By Dr Joseph K. Ofori-Kuragu)

Ghana’s infrastructure drive has gathered real momentum in recent years. Large national projects continue to shape public discussion, especially after the presentation of the 2026 Budget by the Minister of Finance. One of the most debated proposals is the Accra–Kumasi Expressway. The reactions have been mixed, but what is clear is that Ghanaians are thinking seriously about how the country should grow and how mobility can support that growth. The level of engagement shows that the public is ready for solutions that make life easier and expand economic opportunities. At…

All Eyes on Africa as UAE announces $6bn Tourism Investment Plan

As Africa records the fastest tourism growth globally, the UAE is set to inject $6 billion into the continent’s travel and hospitality sector – a move expected to create 70 000 new jobs. The announcement was made at the recent UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 in Dubai, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Organised by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism in partnership with The Bench as part of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World 2025, the event…

Niger makes Major Strides in  High-Speed Connectivity with Handover of over 1,000 km of Fibre-optic Cable

NIAMEY, Niger, November 21, 2025/ — Niger has taken a major step forward in improving the country’s broadband connectivity and regional digital integration by completing provisional acceptance of the fibre-optic sections built under the Trans-Sahara Optical Fibre Backbone Project (TSB) – a project financed by the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org). On 14 November, an official ceremony was held in Niamey in the presence of the Minister of Communication and New Information Technologies, Adji Ali Salatou; the Head of the African Development Bank Group’s Country Office in Niger, Mamadou Tangara;…

GOIL to Commission Additional 12,000 Metric Tons of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Storage Capacity in Ghana

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, October 7, 2025/ — GOIL PLC, Ghana’s leading oil and gas marketing company, is planning to commission an additional 12,000 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage capacity in the next year, anchored by a $50 million investment. Speaking during a panel at Africa Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, Edward Abambire Bawa, Group CEO and Managing Director of GOIL PLC, said the company was spearheading a transformative expansion in LPG storage capacity to address growing domestic demand and to strengthen the country’s…

AIM Congress Announces 15th Editin for 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6th October 2025: The Organizing Committee of AIM Congress, the world’s leading investment platform, has officially announced the launch of its 15th edition under the theme: Reshaping Global Prosperity: Unlocking New Investment Pathways Towards a Sustainable and Inclusive Future. AIM Congress will be held from 13 to 15 April 2026 in Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), Dubai, United Arab Emirates. AIM Congress, recognized globally as a premier event dedicated to steering sustainable investment trends, will address strategies to navigate major economic transformations. The event aims to…

China invests $5.6 billion in Morocco to build Africa’s first of its kind

By Greta Taubert, First Published, September 14, 2025 Liravi in News Morocco is making history with a massive $5.6 billion investment from China to build Africa’s first-ever battery gigafactory. This project isn’t just about construction; it’s a symbol of a new era where Africa and China are joining forces to transform the continent’s role in the global energy and automotive sectors. This huge step forward signals Morocco’s strategic rise as a key player in the worldwide clean energy race. With the gigafactory set to deliver cutting-edge technology, it’s a win for both innovation and economic development. What…

President Chairs Follow-up Meeting on Airport Redevelopment Project

Seychelles,President Wavel Ramkalawan this afternoon chaired a follow-up meeting to review progress on the Airport Redevelopment Project according to an official statement issued by the Office of the President in Victoria,Friday. The meeting,the statement said, follows an initial site visit and working session chaired by the President at the Seychelles International Airport on 31st July, during which the committee committed to reconvening one month later to assess developments and further expand on the proposals put forward. Also in attendance, the statement  disclosed,were Vice-President Ahmed Afif, the Minister for Transport, the…

AfDB-Ethiopian Airlines Join Hands for USD10 Billion Mega Airport Project to Deliver a game Changer for Africa and Global Aviation

Ethiopia’s ambition to build a new international airport that will rival some of the world’s biggest, took off on Monday with a monumental signing ceremony marking the African Development Bank’s role (www.AfDB.org) as the initial mandated lead arranger, global coordinator and book runner to mobilize nearly $8 billion of the $10 billion needed for the mega project an official statement disclosed in Addis Ababa,Wenesday. The Bank,the statement said  plans to provide financing of $500 million, subject to Board approval. The mandate letter,it added, was signed by Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief…