The University of South Africa has become the first African university to own an airport. The 20-hectare facility will support practical training in aviation and advanced technologies. Vice-Chancellor Puleng LenkaBula says the move strengthens innovation and job-ready skills. The milestone aligns with UNISA’s global growth in research and technical education. Vice-Chancellor Puleng LenkaBula confirmed the acquisition of the 20-hectare facility, describing it as a strategic investment to strengthen real-world training for students. The announcement was made during a press briefing highlighting the university’s recent academic progress and rising global rankings.…
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Dangote Cement signs $1bn deal with Sinoma for 12 new plants across Africa
by Caleb Obiowo, Nairametrics First Published- February 28, 2026 Dangote Cement Plc has signed a $1 billion agreement with Sinoma International Engineering for the construction of 12 new cement plants and the expansion of existing facilities across Africa. The deal was disclosed by MarketForces Africa following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos on Friday. The agreement supports Dangote Cement’s drive to scale production, expand its market footprint, and consolidate its leadership across the continent What they are saying Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Industries Limited, described the projects as key enablers for reaching a production…
African startups get $180 billion from a small, rich island and Gulf financiers
Chinedu Okafor First published, 27 January 2026 04:25 PM Africa, in the last decade, has emerged as one of the fastest-growing tech markets, given its rapid tech and mobile adoption, underpinned by a youth population. Africa has become a rapidly growing hub for technology, driven by high mobile adoption and a youthful population. Significant investments exceeding $180 billion have been made by advanced economies, including Japan and Gulf states, into Africa’s tech sector. Japanese organizations and funds, along with institutions like JICA, have played a crucial role in reshaping Africa’s…
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…
Dagbon maiden Home Coming event to shape the Kingdom’s Dev’t discourse
By: Mohammed A. Abu The first edition of the Dagbon Home Coming 2025, is scheduled to take place from the 19th-27th December.in Yendi,the seat of Kingship of the Dagbon Kingdom, Northern Region of the West African nation of Ghana. The weeklong event is being organized by the Dagbon Forum(DF),a Civil Society Organisation and Advocacy group, in collaboration with the Centre for National Culture and the Ghana Tourism Authority and various media partners. Being held under the theme, “One Dagbon, One Vision: Advancing Dagbon’s Development Together”, and sub-theme,” Reignite,Re-Enforce,Rebuild,” the event…
Former Niger Hydrocarbons Chief Joins MSGBC 2025 As a Speaker
Kabirou Zakari Oumarou, Former Director General of Hydrocarbons at Niger’s Ministry of Energy, has joined the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition – taking place in Dakar from December 8-10 – as a speaker,says an official statement issued in Dakar,Wednesday. Oumarou is expected to engage with global investors and public- and private-sector stakeholders from across the MSGBC region and Africa, showcasing emerging opportunities within Niger’s hydrocarbons sector. Explore opportunities, foster partnerships and stay at the forefront of the MSGBC region’s oil, gas and power sector. His…
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;…
Zambia targets energy investment with Africa’s richest man
Zambia is positioning itself for a landmark energy sector investment following high-level discussions between President Hakainde Hichilema and Africa’s wealthiest entrepreneur, Aliko Dangote, at State House in Lusaka on Wednesday, November 12. Zambia is courting Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, to expand his conglomerate’s operations into its energy sector. The talks focus on industrial growth, job creation, and economic diversification under Lusaka’s reform programme. Dangote’s $19 billion Lagos refinery and pan-African presence signal potential transformative impact for Zambia. President Hichilema praised Dangote’s leadership and pledged a stable, investor-friendly environment for…