The Renewable Energy Forum Africa (REFA) is set to convene key players in Africa’s renewable energy industry in Lagos in two weeks, offering participants two days of networking, investment opportunities and discussions on the continent’s clean energy sector. The annual investment-focused forum is dedicated to accelerating renewable energy investment across Africa. Its previous editions took place in Cape Town in 2022, Nairobi in 2023 and Accra in 2025. For its 2026 edition, the event will move to Nigeria, with the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel on Victoria Island, Lagos, selected as the host venue. REFA serves as a platform for connecting major stakeholders across the renewable energy value chain....

Dangote Cement Plc, through its Obajana Plant, has strengthened its community development and environmental sustainability efforts with a series of interventions targeting local businesses, economic empowerment and access to renewable energy during its 2026 Sustainability Week. The initiatives focused on improving livelihoods, supporting small enterprises and expanding access to essential services in host communities, reflecting the company's commitment to creating shared value beyond its core cement manufacturing activities. As part of its economic empowerment programme, the company provided support to small and micro businesses to help strengthen their operations, improve productivity and contribute to economic development within the region. Dangote Cement recognises small businesses as important contributors to employment...

The Federal Government has introduced the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, alongside plans to establish a mega tractor...

LAPO Microfinance Bank (LAPO MfB) strengthened its sustainability footprint in the first half of 2026, deploying billions of naira to green, agricultural and climate-related...

The United Nations (UN) has renewed its call for stronger financial commitments, deeper partnerships and sustained investment in people to help Africa accelerate progress...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has called for stronger international scientific cooperation to tackle global challenges, promote peace and accelerate...