Dangote Refinery IPO Push: Nigeria’s economist Bismarck Rewane urged citizens to buy into the Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO instead of selling voter cards for quick cash, arguing the shares could deliver long-term value and deepen local capital markets. BRICS Finance Reality Check: A new analysis ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi questions whether the bloc’s “alternative” institutions—especially the New Development Bank—have truly delivered on promises like local-currency lending. EIB Boost Africa Funding: The European Investment Bank said its Boost Africa programme has delivered €108m to Nigeria and other African countries, unlocking nearly €400m more investment and around 15,000 jobs. World Bank Sanctions: The World Bank Group debarred African Consulting Surveyors and its managing director over fraudulent and collusive conduct tied to Mozambique’s land administration project. NSFAS Funding Stress: South Africa’s higher education minister warned NSFAS is financially unsustainable, with a projected shortfall that could reach ZAR33bn by 2029. Private Credit Surge: Moody’s reports Africa’s private credit market has more than tripled to $5.6bn by end-2025, pointing to bigger opportunities if loans are pooled for long-term investors. Tax Cooperation: The AU and ATAF moved to strengthen cross-border tax cooperation to curb illicit flows and evasion. Cyber Fraud Crackdown: South African police said six Nigerians linked to a romance-scam network will be extradited to the U.S. over alleged $6m fraud. Mobility Market Shift: Uber’s exit from Nigeria is reshaping ride-hailing economics as local firms compete for drivers and passengers.