[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has urged Russia to invest in African industries, technology transfer and skills development, saying the continent must move away from exporting raw materials and importing finished products.

[Bird Story Agency] Shared water and power are easing factory setup costs as Africa's textile hubs expand into cotton processing.

[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has announced plans for a US$30 million geological survey to identify Liberia's mineral potential, alongside a commitment to establish the country's first gold-processing facility within two years as his administration seeks to attract investment and increase national benefits from the mining sector.

[New Times] Rwanda has made major strides in expanding health infrastructure and improving access to care. But a hospital building, however modern, cannot treat patients on its own. It needs skilled professionals, and in some areas--particularly specialised care--those professionals remain in short supply.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Independent petroleum dealers have threatened to suspend fuel purchases from oil marketing companies (OMCs), accusing them of selling petroleum products above the maximum wholesale prices set by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Siaya Governor James Orengo says the proposed introduction of Small Modular Reactors could unlock manufacturing opportunities and create jobs in Siaya County and the wider Lake Region.

[Premium Times] "We were so much worried at the beginning when we were told that the equipment should be taken somewhere else for safekeeping," Mr Zulum said.

[RFI] A summit with more than 20 African leaders opened in Moscow on Wednesday, in a test of Russia's bid to expand its influence on the continent. The two-day Russia-Africa Summit, the third since 2019, comes as Moscow grapples with heavy sanctions over its Ukraine offensive - and as several African governments turn to it for security assistance.

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[Vanguard] ·Pays N1.23trn of N3.3trn power sector debt

[Vanguard] In an apparent response to growing public concern and outcry over the high cost of living and the worsening economic hardship confronting Nigerians, the Federal Government recently announced a 90-day relief plan aimed at providing succour to workers and the wider population. However, rather than inspire confidence, the initiative has come under intense scrutiny from the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, which questions its transparency, effectiveness and capacity to address the underlying causes of the crisis.

[Vanguard] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday said that more than 50 per cent of Nigeria's financial industry is ready to comply with data localisation requirements, stressing that the country must strengthen its digital sovereignty without undermining innovation and global technology integration.

[Vanguard] ABUJA--The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has rejected the proposed N70,000 monthly transport allowance for federal workers, which was agreed upon after a meeting between the federal

[Premium Times] Nigeria has renewed its pledge to end routine gas flaring by 2030, but PREMIUM TIMES investigations have documented constant flaring at oil facilities, weak enforcement of anti-flaring laws and gaps in independently verifying methane emissions.

[Premium Times] Minister of Works, David Umahi, says the projects will strengthen transportation networks, improve connectivity, and facilitate economic activities by constructing, reconstructing, and rehabilitating critical road corridors.

[Premium Times] The proposed presentation is expected to enable the National Assembly to begin considering the budget ahead of the 2027 fiscal year.

[Daily Trust] President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2027 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly before the end of 2026.

[Daily Trust] E-hailing drivers operating through platforms such as Bolt and inDrive in Abuja have lamented rising fuel prices, vehicle maintenance costs and platform charges, saying the expenses are eroding their earnings and making it increasingly difficult to sustain their businesses.

[Vanguard] The Federal Government on Wednesday said it has approved the commencement of procurement for the proposed East and West Super Grids as part of efforts to strengthen the national electricity network and raise transmission capacity from about 5,000 megawatts to 19,000MW within two years.

[263Chat] Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Deputy Governor Dr Innocent Matshe has assured businesses and the public that Zimbabwe's transition towards a mono-currency system will be gradual and market-driven, ruling out any rushed move to abandon the multicurrency framework.

[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia will require gold to be refined domestically before export, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai said Wednesday. He also announced a sovereign wealth fund funded by a fixed share of mineral revenues and a state mining company that will take ownership stakes in projects rather than relying solely on royalties.

[Leadership] Workers of Hitech Construction Company handling Section 3B of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project have embarked on strike over alleged unfair treatment, salary cuts and the demand for the reinstatement of the State Liaison Officer, Mr Asuquo Ukpayang.

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[Namibian] The N$1.6 billion Diaz wind farm, developed by InnoVent in the Tsau||Khaeb National Park near Lüderitz, was inaugurated on Friday.

[Daily Trust] The Kano State House of Assembly has approved a bill to enable the state government to establish its own police force.

[UNITAID] Hepatitis C is curable. But every year, nearly one million people still acquire the infection. People who inject drugs are among those most affected, often without access to the equipment and services that could help prevent it.

[New Times] Only 6.4 per cent of Rwanda's estimated 3.5 million farmers are covered by crop insurance, the parliament has heard, as lawmakers raised concerns which still make its uptake lower.

[New Times] Rwanda's Renewable Energy Fund Project has been highlighted in a new World Bank report for its approach to affordable financing and expanding access to off-grid solar energy.

[The Conversation Africa] The current global economic situation is confusing. On the one hand it's characterised by inflation, and food and other critical supply shortages caused by the wars in Ukraine and the Gulf states. On the other, by optimism and economic growth caused by the boom in AI investments.

[The Conversation Africa] Africa's move to cleaner energy could bring women new jobs, businesses and more control over their time. Solar and wind industries could offer paid work, while off-grid electricity and clean cooking could create openings for women to run their own businesses. Spending fewer hours collecting fuel and cooking could also free women to earn, study or build a business.