World Bank Forecasts 1.8% African Per Capita Growth as Poverty Persists
World Bank projections for 2026 show Sub-Saharan Africa struggling with 1.8% per capita growth and a 47.8% poverty rate, highlighting the need for urgent structural reforms.
Day: October 7, 2026
Abia partners MOUAU to train agricultural extension personnel
Abia State has partnered with the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, to train ward agricultural coordinators and extension personnel to improve farming techniques.
The supplier backup plan every African restaurant needs
A single supply chain failure can halt restaurant operations and erase margins. Discover how African food business owners build resilient backup systems to protect cash flow.
Nigeria to Prioritise Gas Supply for Industrial Clusters to Boost Manufacturing
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to prioritise domestic gas supply for Nigeria’s industrial clusters, stating that the nation’s manufacturing sector cannot remain competitive without reliable energy.
Oil Prices Rise as Strait of Hormuz Attacks Increase
Global oil markets are reacting to a spike in maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, causing crude prices to climb and stock markets to decline.