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Fuel Subsidy: World Bank Must Allow Africa’s Poor Breathe

World Bank Flags Taxes, Bribery as Constraints on Kenya Businesses

October 1, 2026

Kenya’s private sector faces higher costs and uncertainty from multiple taxes, regulatory hurdles and bribery, the World Bank said on Thursday, warning that the constraints are weighing on investment and business growth.

Between Fuel Price Burden And CNG Conversion Cost, Safety: The Dilemma Of Nigerians

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Nigeria’s CNG Rollout puts Tinubu’s Transport Fare Pledge to the Test

October 1, 2026

Nigeria’s government on Thursday reached its target date for further transport fare reductions on selected routes using compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicles, putting its pledge to ease commuting costs to

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SERAP Calls for Probe Into Vote-Buying, Violence in Osun Election, Seeks AU, UN Scrutiny

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Nigeria’s electoral and anti-corruption agencies to jointly investigate reported cases of vote-buying, financial inducement, violence and other electoral offences during the 2026 Osun State governorship election,Prime Business Africa reports. In a

August 16, 2026

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Adeleke Secures Second Term in Osun, Beats APC by 66,252 Votes

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has won re-election, securing a second term after defeating the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in Saturday’s governorship election, Prime Business Africa reports. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Adeleke, who contested on the

August 16, 2026

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Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 68, 22 More Bodies Recovered

The death toll from Zimbabwe’s ferry disaster has risen to 68 after search teams recovered 22 more bodies on Saturday, police said, as the operation to recover victims and account for those still missing continued, Prime Business Africa reports. The government-operated

August 15, 2026

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Botswana, Nigeria Push to Turn AfCFTA Potential Into Stronger Bilateral Trade

Botswana and Nigeria are seeking to deepen trade and investment ties under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), as business leaders call for targeted measures to create a more efficient and predictable environment for cross-border commerce, Prime Business Africa reports.

August 15, 2026

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Zambia Resumes Vote Count After Security Threats Halted Election Process

Zambia has resumed counting votes from its presidential and parliamentary elections after the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) temporarily suspended the process over attacks on election officials and the theft of marked ballot papers, Prime Business Africa reports. ECZ Chairperson Mwangala

August 15, 2026

12 Items Vehicles Must Have For Road Safety

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FRSC Deploys 2,500 Personnel for Osun Governorship Election

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 2,500 personnel and 50 operational vehicles across Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election, with enforcement of a movement restriction scheduled to begin at 6 a.m., the agency said on Friday, Prime Business Africa

August 14, 2026

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Tinubu Puts Security Agencies on Alert as Osun Voters Head to Polls

President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to ensure the protection of voters and electoral officials during Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State, urging authorities to prevent any attempt to disrupt the poll, Prime Business Africa reports. The directive came as 15

August 14, 2026

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Zambia Halts Vote Count Nationwide Amid Threats to Election Officials

Zambia’s Electoral Commission suspended the counting and announcement of election results nationwide on Friday, citing violence against polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers a day after voters went to the polls, Prime Business Africa reports. Chief Electoral Officer

August 14, 2026

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Nigeria, US Deepen Security Cooperation in Washington Talks

Nigeria and the United States have agreed to deepen security cooperation, focusing on the protection of vulnerable communities, prosecution of terrorism suspects, disruption of terrorist financing and the resettlement of internally displaced persons, the U.S. Department of State said, Prime Business Africa

August 14, 2026

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South Africa Launches Digital Travel Authorisation to Ease Entry, Strengthen Border Security

South Africa has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), introducing a digital immigration system designed to make international travel faster and more predictable while strengthening border security and combating visa fraud, Prime Business Africa reports. President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the

August 14, 2026

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UBA Opens Subscription Channel for Dangote Refinery IPO, Invites Investors to Participate

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has

Top 5 Best-Performing Industrial Goods Stocks In Q1 2026

Shareholders in Nigeria’s industrial goods sector recorded massive returns in

Naira Weakens Against Dollar, Gains On Pound, Euro In Official Market

On Thursday, the official foreign exchange (FX) rate for the

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News - Page 27

World Bank Flags Taxes, Bribery as Constraints on Kenya Businesses

Nigeria’s CNG Rollout puts Tinubu’s Transport Fare Pledge to the Test

SERAP Calls for Probe Into Vote-Buying, Violence in Osun Election, Seeks AU, UN Scrutiny

Adeleke Secures Second Term in Osun, Beats APC by 66,252 Votes

Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster Death Toll Rises to 68, 22 More Bodies Recovered

Botswana, Nigeria Push to Turn AfCFTA Potential Into Stronger Bilateral Trade

Zambia Resumes Vote Count After Security Threats Halted Election Process

FRSC Deploys 2,500 Personnel for Osun Governorship Election

Tinubu Puts Security Agencies on Alert as Osun Voters Head to Polls

Zambia Halts Vote Count Nationwide Amid Threats to Election Officials

Nigeria, US Deepen Security Cooperation in Washington Talks

South Africa Launches Digital Travel Authorisation to Ease Entry, Strengthen Border Security

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