H
Nigeria’s Economic Development Tax Incentive (EDTI) went fully live on January 1, 2026, replacing the old Pioneer Status Incentive with a targeted 25% tax credit for manufacturing, services and infrastructure investment. With most companies still oriented around the old regime, early movers face less competition for NIPC’s attention — but eligibility is rolling out in […]
LAGOS, Nigeria — 21 August 2026 Nigeria’s external reserves could rise to approximately $53 billion by the end of 2026 if current macroeconomic reforms are sustained, according to the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in its latest H2 2026 economic outlook. The organisation said stronger oil production, improving non-oil exports, ongoing foreign exchange reforms and
Nigeria’s External Reserves Could Reach $53 Billion by Year-End, NESG Projects Read More »
Cabinet-approved policy replaces the 2008 framework. The headline mechanics: a mandatory 10-year Nersa price forecast (so heavy industry can underwrite investment decisions against a known price path), fully unbundled tariffs separating generation, transmission and admin costs, tariffs moving to cost-reflective pricing over 5 years, and free basic electricity for poor households rising from 50kWh to
South Africa rewrites its electricity pricing policy Read More »
Douglas, Isle of Man / Kabanga, Tanzania — August 2026 Lifezone Metals has removed the last obstacle standing between it and full control of one of the world’s most valuable undeveloped nickel deposits. In a deal completed in July 2025, the NYSE-listed company bought out BHP’s remaining 17% stake in Kabanga Nickel Limited, consolidating 100%
Lifezone Buys Out BHP, Bets $942 Million on Tanzania’s Nickel Future Read More »
Project Herald Outlook MTN’s decision to launch its next-generation MoMo Super App in Nigeria is more than a product rollout—it is a strategic test of whether Africa’s largest telecom operator can translate its network scale into leadership in one of the continent’s most competitive fintech markets. By partnering with Ant International, the technology company behind
MoMo’s Super App Bet: Why Nigeria Will Decide MTN’s Fintech Strategy Read More »
Africa’s infrastructure financing challenge is often described as a shortage of money. That explanation is becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. The continent needs enormous investment in roads, railways, ports, power systems, water infrastructure and digital networks. Governments cannot finance the requirement alone, while traditional development funding is under growing pressure. Yet across African markets, large
Africa Has the Capital. The Problem Is Making Infrastructure Investable. Read More »
Project Analysis | The Project Herald Today, American private equity firm Apollo Global Management launched a £5.7 billion takeover bid for British low-cost airline easyJet, outbidding rival investment firm Castlelake and prompting the airline’s board to indicate that it is minded to recommend Apollo’s offer to shareholders. Apollo’s proposal values easyJet at £7.15 per share,
Why Apollo’s £5.7 Billion Bid for easyJet Matters Beyond Aviation Read More »
Procurement Is No Longer a Cost Centre. It Is Becoming One of the Most Strategic Functions in Business. For decades, procurement was viewed primarily as a support function responsible for purchasing goods and services at the lowest possible cost. Success was often measured by negotiated discounts, reduced expenditure, and adherence to procurement procedures. That view
PROJECT ANALYSIS | PROCUREMENT Read More »
TPH Verdict: 8.9/10 For years, discussions about Nigeria’s refining ambitions have centred on one question: Can the country finally refine enough petroleum products for itself? That conversation is now evolving. With reports of the Dangote Refinery exporting aviation fuel (Jet A-1) to European markets, the significance extends beyond another export transaction. It represents an important
Dangote Refinery’s Jet Fuel Exports: Why This Project Matters Beyond Fuel Sales Read More »