By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on ThisDay
Illustrative image · Babe, IshakuThe 203-kilometre Kaduna-Kano railway line has reached about 90% completion, while the Kano-Katsina-Maradi link is 70% complete. The projects are expected to strengthen rail links and freight transport, according to Dele Alake, cited by This Day.
The Nigerian government plans to inaugurate sections of the 205-kilometre Kaduna-Kano line and the 400-kilometre Kano-Katsina-Maradi line on 3 December. The projects are reported to be approximately 90% and 70% complete, respectively, according to Dele Alake, spokesperson for the ruling party's presidential campaign council.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
The Nasim-1X exploration well revealed about 200 billion cubic feet of gas, or nearly 5.7 billion cubic metres, in the Tiba concession in the Mediterranean, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum. Studies must still determine recoverable volumes and the field’s commercial viability, with a 22-kilometre connection planned.
🇪🇬 Egypt · Source: Bénin Web TV ·
The Wadau Madale Saccos cooperative in Dar es Salaam has passed 138 memberships out of the 334 members of the Wadau Madale association, as the registration process reaches about 90%, according to Zahra Kamtande, of the Kinondoni municipality's cooperative development commission. The issuing of identification numbers and the election of leaders must precede the official start of activities, according to Jamhuri Media.
🇹🇿 Tanzania · Source: Jamhuri Media ·
Kaduna State police recovered 39 cattle stolen in Illa village, Nigeria, after an exchange of fire with suspects. A 25-year-old man was shot and taken to hospital in Shika, while the cattle were returned to their owners, according to Kaduna police.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Aminiya ·
Global renewables to gain 4,800 GW by 2031Global renewable energy capacity is expected to increase by nearly 4,800 gigawatts between 2026 and 2031, according to the International Energy Agency. Africa and Asia outside China will account for a major share of this growth for the first time, with solar photovoltaics representing more than three-quarters of new capacity, according to the agency’s report.
Aliko Dangote to attend Invest Ghana Summit in AccraNigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote will join Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama at the opening of the Invest Ghana Summit, scheduled for 16 and 17 November in Accra. The meeting is intended to promote investment, production and exports under the 2027-2030 economic programme, according to 3News.The week in Africa
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