By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Nigeria has recorded four final investment decisions in gas projects in less than two years, while its average daily production has risen from around 7 to 8 billion cubic feet. Presidential Energy Adviser Olu Verheijen attributed this progress to reforms aimed at attracting investors, at the Africa Interviews Sustainability Forum 2026 in Lagos, according to Punch.
Growth in the West African Economic and Monetary Union is expected to reach 6.3% in 2026, after 6.5% in 2025, while its trade surplus stands at 2,088 billion CFA francs. Food production is forecast to rise by 6.7%, according to the regional economic outlook for the second quarter of 2026.
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Two suspects have been arrested in Nigeria in separate cybercrime investigations, including one into a phishing operation that collected about 2.1 million email addresses. INTERPOL announced the arrests on Thursday as part of Operation Serengeti III, conducted in 21 countries from 29 June to 31 August 2026, according to Punch.
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The 2026 Africa Business Forum brought leaders, investors, diplomats and business executives together in Accra to discuss trade and investment across the continent. The meeting, organised by KN Unique Communications on 17 October, also recognised business figures and hosted the AfCFTA secretariat, according to MyJoyOnline.
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Nigerian President’s Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila says health teams can contain Ebola after quickly detecting a first case in Abuja. He credits the identification to the presidential task force’s protocols and says it will strengthen the necessary measures, according to Punch.
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Nigeria: Reuben Fasoranti’s funeral set for 17 DecemberThe funeral of Reuben Fasoranti, former leader of the Yoruba movement Afenifere who died aged 100, will be held on 17 December 2026 in Akure, Ondo State. A wake is planned for the previous day, followed by a religious service and burial at St David’s Cathedral, according to his family.
Maurilog and DSV partner to support projects in MauritaniaMauritanian company Maurilog and Danish transport and logistics group DSV have formed a partnership to offer integrated services to businesses and support major projects in Mauritania. Announced in early October at the Port of Nouakchott, their cooperation builds on a relationship of more than 25 years, according to Lecalame.The week in Africa
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