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[This Day] The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has successfully raised $750 million through its debut Eurobond, marking another milestone in the group's efforts to diversify its funding sources and strengthen its balance sheet ahead of an anticipated public listing.

[Vanguard] The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says more than 12,500 households have switched from firewood and charcoal to cleaner cooking gas under the Abuja Breathe Clean Air Initiative, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve public health and reduce environmental pollution.

[Vanguard] As part of the Federal Government (FG) borrowing plan for the 2026 budget, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued Treasury Bills, TBs, to raise N5.8 trillion in the third quarter of 2026 (Q3'26).

[Vanguard] For millions of Nigerian public servants already battling the harsh realities of a struggling economy, patience appears to be wearing thin. Across the country, growing frustration over the delayed implementation of consequential salary adjustments arising from the N70,000 national minimum wage, coupled with mounting concerns over pension policies and dwindling purchasing power, is fuelling fresh tensions between workers and government authorities.

[Premium Times] Using Thursday's closing share price, the firm's holding in Ikeja Hotel is worth more than N13.5 billion.

[Premium Times] The President says Nigeria must move beyond exporting raw minerals as the government seeks to build local industries, create jobs, and strengthen the country's position in the global clean energy value chain.

[GroundUp] 17% of silicosis and TB claims have been paid out as of 30 June

[New Times] Rwanda's agreement with Kenya to import refined petroleum products through a government-to-government arrangement is expected to strengthen fuel security, lower procurement costs and make the country's petroleum supply chain more resilient, according to industry players and economists.

[New Times] Rwanda's new government-to-government petroleum import agreement with Kenya may not attract the same attention as major infrastructure projects, but its significance should not be underestimated.

[New Times] Expropriation challenges, prolonged rainy seasons and funding constraints have delayed the completion of several drainage projects in Kigali, City of Kigali officials told lawmakers on July 2.

[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland's Ministry of Energy and Minerals has rejected reports claiming that Eastman Minerals Inc. has signed an investment agreement to undertake mining activities in the Republic of Somaliland, stating that the company has neither been registered nor authorized to operate in the country's mineral sector.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- For millions of Kenyans who rely on chamas and welfare groups to raise money for medical bills, school fees and other emergencies, the Finance Act, 2026 has retained the current tax regime on person-to-person digital transfers after Parliament dropped a proposal to introduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on the transactions.

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's Agriculture Minister has given technical experts just three months to complete a new national food and agriculture investment strategy -- and has warned that implementation must follow without delay.

[GroundUp] The City of Cape Town says rising fuel and operating costs made fare increases unavoidable

[Ghanaian Times] The Minority Caucus on Parliament's Energy Committee has indicated that cumulative electricity tariffs have risen by 26.82 per cent since the National Democratic Congress (NDC) assumed office in January 2025.

[Ghanaian Times] Illegal mining activities have taken over the construction site of the Agenda 111 hospital project at Adansi Asokwa in the Ashanti Region.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA, July 3, 2026 -- The Government of Liberia has launched a coordinated national campaign to combat illegal mining and strengthen oversight of the country's mineral resources with the operationalization of the Protect Our Resources Taskforce (PORT).

[Leadership] Abuja -- The International Labour Organisation (ILO), in partnership with the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Government of France, has launched the second phase of the Social Dimension of Ecological Transition Project aimed at translating Nigeria's climate commitments into concrete actions that promote decent work, social justice and sustainable development.