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- West Africa: Benin, Togo Owe Nigeria N37bn for Electricity Serviceson September 9, 2026 at 5:32 pm
[Daily Trust] Nigeria's international electricity customers of Togo and Benin Republic are owing $28.33m (N37.44bn) debt from ancillary services rendered in 3 years.
- Zimbabwe: World Bank Urges Zimbabwe to Turn Stability Into Formal Jobson September 9, 2026 at 5:17 pm
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe has a timely opportunity to build long-term economic momentum and expand formal employment opportunities, according to a new World Bank Group report titled The Zimbabwe Growth and Jobs Report, released recently.
- Nigeria: NCAA, NAICOM Seal Aviation Insurance Pacton September 9, 2026 at 3:08 pm
[Leadership] The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen the regulation and oversight of aviation insurance in Nigeria, with both agencies pledging closer collaboration to protect passengers, operators and investors.
- Nigeria: 2027 - Rivers Adp Flags Off Campaign, Promises 500,000 Jobson September 9, 2026 at 3:05 pm
[Vanguard] PORT HARCOURT -- The Rivers State chapter of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, has formally flagged off its 2027 governorship campaign, with its candidate, Angel Lawson, promising to create 500,000 direct and indirect jobs within the first year of his administration if elected.
- Nigeria: University Responds to ASUU's Indefinite Strike, Unpaid Salary Allegationson September 9, 2026 at 2:55 pm
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that ASUU declared an indefinite strike at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Monday.
- Kenya: Zimbabwean Tycoon Chivayo Says $200m Kenya Investment Is Finally Taking Shape After Ruto Meetingon September 9, 2026 at 2:52 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo says his planned US$200 million investment in Kenya through infrastructure projects is finally moving from discussions to reality following a nearly three-hour meeting with President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi.
- Kenya: Motorists Face 12-Day Diversion At Westlands Expressway Exiton September 9, 2026 at 12:13 pm
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Motorists using the Nairobi Expressway have been warned of a temporary traffic diversion at the Westlands exit as maintenance and construction work on the elevated overpass begins.
- Nigeria: Central Bank to Prioritise Terrorism Financing Supervisionon September 9, 2026 at 10:49 am
[Premium Times] The supervisory focus would cover terrorism-financing risk management, transaction monitoring, targeted financial sanctions implementation and suspicious transaction reporting related to terrorism financing
- Mozambique: CTA Calls for Major Shift in Freight Transport Modelon September 9, 2026 at 10:45 am
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's Confederation of Business Associations (CTA) calls for major shift in the country's freight transport model, viewing coastal shipping as an alternative to reduce high logistics costs, bring regions closer together economically, and improve the efficiency of goods movement across the country.
- Liberia: Govt Signs U.S.$60m Coffee Dealby mail@thenewdawnliberia.com (New Dawn) on September 9, 2026 at 10:34 am
[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The Government of Liberia has signed an implementation agreement with JR Farms Group Inc. for a US$60 million investment aimed at revitalizing the country's coffee industry and supporting nearly 200,000 smallholder farmers.
- Malawi: Court Asked to Seize Blantyre Water Board Funds Over K3bn Debton September 9, 2026 at 9:51 am
[Nyasa Times] Blantyre Water Board, the utility responsible for keeping taps running across Malawi's commercial city, finds itself embroiled in a High Court battle that could see its bank and mobile-money accounts raided to settle a debt approaching K3 billion.
- Malawi: Pothole-Plagued Blantyre to Finally Get Major Road Revampon September 9, 2026 at 9:50 am
[Nyasa Times] Long-suffering drivers in Blantyre are finally set for relief after city bosses confirmed a massive road rehabilitation blitz will kick off at the end of this month -- following the signing of a crucial financing deal with the Road Fund Administration (RFA).
- Nigeria: Oil Above $100, Nigeria Faces Revenue Windfall, Fuel Price Riskson September 9, 2026 at 9:31 am
[Vanguard] Nigeria is poised for a major oil revenue boost but faces renewed pressure on fuel prices, inflation and operating costs as escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran push crude prices above $100 per barrel.
- Nigeria: Katsina Proposes ₦828.6bn 2027 Budget, Says 2026 Capital Spending At 26.6%on September 9, 2026 at 9:31 am
[Premium Times] The proposal, tagged "Building Your Future IV", sets aside ₦637.91 billion (76.98 per cent) for capital expenditure and ₦190.73 billion (23.02 per cent) for recurrent spending
- Uganda: Nakaseke Hospital Raises Alarm Over Frequent Power Outageson September 9, 2026 at 8:24 am
[Nile Post] Nakaseke General Hospital authorities have raised concern over frequent power outages, warning that the interruptions are disrupting critical health services, particularly in the maternity ward, operating theatre and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
- Nigeria: Refinery IPO Is for the People As Process Is Simplified - Dangoteon September 9, 2026 at 8:24 am
[Vanguard] President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said the forthcoming Initial Public Offering, IPO, of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery is being structured to enable ordinary Nigerians to participate in the ownership of one of Africa's strategic industrial assets.
- Gambia: Gambian President Declares Power Emergency Amid Protestsby info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on September 9, 2026 at 7:25 am
[allAfrica] President Adama Barrow has declared the country's prolonged electricity crisis a national emergency and promised to increase power generation as protests over rolling blackouts intensify ahead of the December presidential election.
- Nigeria: Air Peace Clarifies Flights Disruption, Apologises to Passengerson September 9, 2026 at 7:16 am
[Daily Trust] Air Peace has apologised to passengers affected by a wave of flight delays and cancellations across some of its operations in recent days, attributing the disruptions to a combination of adverse weather, technical issues, a bird strike, an inadvertent false fire alarm and delays in the availability of aviation fuel.
- Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Recorded N19.5 Trillion Revenue, N2.55tn Profit in Six Monthson September 9, 2026 at 7:14 am
[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals generated a revenue of about N19.47 trillion ($13.91 billion) and Profit After Tax of roughly N2.55 trillion ($1.82 billion) in the first half of 2026, as the 650,000 barrels per day facility swung decisively into profitability.
- Nigeria: Nigerian Goods Competitive, AfCFTA Certificate Processing Now 24 Hours - Ministeron September 9, 2026 at 7:14 am
[Leadership] The Minister of Trade, Industry and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has said that Nigerian goods continue to remain competitive and, in particular, high demand on the continent.
- South Africa: Informal Gold Miners Risk Their Health to Put Food On the Tableby editor@health-e.org.za (Health-e) on September 9, 2026 at 7:11 am
[Health-e] Informal gold miners working around old mine dumps between Nyakallong and Allanridge in the Free State say they risk exposure to mine dust, mercury and other chemicals while trying to earn enough money to support their families.
- Zimbabwe: InDrive, Bolt Providing Affordable, Dignified Services - Says Government, As e-Hailing Services Get Five-Month Reprieveon September 9, 2026 at 7:10 am
[New Zimbabwe] GOVERNMENT has praised the coming in of e-hailing services, describing them as dignified, affordable and convenient barely two weeks after Harare City Council sought a share of their spoils.
- Malawi: Malawi's Fuel Storage Gamble - Doubling Capacity While the Tank Stays Emptyon September 9, 2026 at 7:10 am
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's energy sector is grappling with an awkward contradiction. While motorists queue at petrol stations, the state-owned National Oil Company of Malawi (Nocma) is pressing ahead with plans to double its strategic fuel storage capacity, from 60 million to 120 million litres.
- Nigeria: Govt Backs NIPSS Plan to Unlock Nigeria's Orange Economy for Job Creationon September 9, 2026 at 7:04 am
[Leadership] The federal government has endorsed the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in efforts to unlock the potential of Nigeria's Orange Economy as a driver of job creation, entrepreneurship, economic diversification, and sustainable development.
- Nigeria: Fresh Crisis Looms in Varsities As Lecturers Lament Salary Shortfallson September 9, 2026 at 7:04 am
[Leadership] Fresh concerns over the implementation of the 40 per cent salary increase for university lecturers have emerged across the federal university system, with some institutions unable to pay the full salary package.
- Nigeria: TCN Declares Force Majeure As Tower Collapses On Kainji-Birnin Kebbi Lineon September 9, 2026 at 7:04 am
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has declared a force majeure event on the 330kV Kainji-Birnin Kebbi transmission line following the collapse of a transmission tower along the corridor.
- Kenya: Sh14bn Road Projects Reshape Kisumu Network As Major Works Gather Paceon September 9, 2026 at 6:56 am
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- More than Sh14 billion worth of road projects are either under construction or at the contracting stage in Kisumu County, in a major infrastructure push aimed at improving connectivity and strengthening economic activity across the region.
- Africa: All of Africa Today - September 9, 2026by info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) on September 9, 2026 at 6:48 am
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- Malawi: Malawi and Tanzania Strengthen Economic Ties At Investment and Trade Forumon September 9, 2026 at 5:22 am
[Nyasa Times] The 3rd Malawi-Tanzania Investment and Trade Forum has opened in Dar es Salaam, bringing together businesses, investors and government institutions from both countries from 7 to 9 September to explore opportunities for trade, investment and economic cooperation.
- Zimbabwe: Teachers Cut Working Days to Three, Set Aside Two for Side Hustles, Citing Poor Salarieson September 9, 2026 at 5:22 am
[New Zimbabwe] The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) says its members will report for duty for only three days a week, citing the failure by the government to address their deteriorating salaries and working conditions.


