Nigeria's CBN Introduces Fast-Track Fintech Licensing for Payment Startups
The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched a streamlined 60-day approval pathway for payment service providers, cutting the standard 18-month process by 90%.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched a streamlined 60-day approval pathway for payment service providers, cutting the standard 18-month process by 90%.
Ghana's Energy Commission has opened bids for 200MW of solar capacity plus battery storage, backed by World Bank financing, targeting commissioning by 2028.
Malawi's Department of Mines has launched the first competitive tender for lithium exploration licenses, covering six identified deposit zones in the central and northern regions.
Kenya's transport ministry is finalizing a public-private partnership structure for the Standard Gauge Railway extension to the Uganda border, with a tender expected by Q3 2026.
TotalEnergies has initiated first oil from Uganda's Tilenga project, unlocking a wave of ancillary infrastructure and services investment along the Lake Albert basin corridor.
Ghana's startup ecosystem has attracted $180 million in venture capital through the first half of 2026, led by fintech, healthtech, and agri-tech, on track for a record full-year total.