Author: Victor Olayiwola
Victor Olayiwola
I am Victor Olayiwola, a tech writer for Africa Entrepreneur and a strategic forex trader. I share stories on innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa while breaking down markets with precision. Always learning and creating, i blend tech and trade to inspire the next wave of young hustlers.
SAN FRANCISCO, United States of America, April 7, 2026/ Sending money to Canada has been harder than it should be. Wire queues, unpredictable fees, days of uncertainty, whether you’re supporting family in Ontario, paying a Canadian contractor, or settling a business invoice. Starting today, Grey (https://Grey.co) users can send Canadian Dollars directly to any Canadian bank account, arriving in minutes via Interac for $3.00, or the next business day via bank transfer for $2.50. No percentage fee. No wire delays. Canada is home to one of the world’s most diverse diaspora populations, with communities from Nigeria, India, the Philippines, and…
PARIS, France, April 7, 2026 Morocco’s decision earlier this year to pause elements of its long-anticipated LNG import strategy marks less a delay than a strategic reset – one that reflects both shifting global market dynamics and a more pragmatic approach to infrastructure development. In January 2026, the Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development suspended tenders for a planned LNG import terminal at Nador West Med and associated pipeline infrastructure, just weeks after launching the process in December 2025. The proposed project was ambitious: a floating terminal with regasification capacity of around 5 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year…
LUANDA, Angola, April 7, 2026 Farid Ghezali, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) will speak at the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition – taking place September 9–10 in Luanda with a pre-conference day on September 8. Ghezali’s participation comes at a pivotal time for Africa’s oil producers, with the anticipated June 2026 launch of the African Energy Bank (AEB) set to create new pathways for projects financing. AOG 2026 will provide a timely platform to discuss how this new institution can support projects in Angola and across the continent. The upcoming debut of…
PARIS, France, April 7, 2026 Nigeria’s renewed push to reestablish itself as a leading global oil and gas investment destination will take center stage at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris next month, where Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), is set to speak. His participation comes as Nigeria’s oil sector gains fresh traction, with a steady pipeline of investments, reforms and project activity reshaping the country’s outlook and opening new avenues for international capital. In 2025 alone, the country secured 28 new field development plans valued at $18.2 billion, unlocking an estimated 1.4…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 7, 2026 Building on Africa’s continental energy momentum, legal firm CLG will attend African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town from 12–16 October as a Legal Partner. The appointment places the firm at the heart of the continent’s premier energy investment platform, connecting policymakers, operators and financiers as they drive the next phase of upstream growth, infrastructure development and the energy transition. CLG has embraced a “flexibility-first” model to navigate Africa’s energy landscape, accelerating its expansion into Libya, Gabon and Morocco while strengthening its tax and regulatory advisory capabilities across Central and Southern Africa.…
LAGOS, Nigeria, April 7, 2026 PAC Capital Limited (www.PACCapitalLtd.com) has been recognised with four prestigious continental awards by the International Business Magazine, further cementing its position as a leading force in investment banking and transaction advisory across Africa. At the 2026 awards, the firm emerged as: Excellence in Cross-Border Transactions Africa 2026 Best Investment Banking Firm Africa 2026 Best Deal Structuring & Advisory Firm Africa 2026 Financial Advisory Firm of the Year Africa 2026 These recognitions come on the heels of the firm’s 2025 honour as Best Transaction Advisory Firm Nigeria, underscoring a consistent trajectory of excellence, innovation, and strong execution…
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, April 7, 2026 Geophysical monitoring technology company Geolinks has joined the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 14 – 16, 2026 in Cape Town – as a bronze sponsor. The company’s participation reinforces its strategy to expand its footprint in Africa’s burgeoning mining sector as the continent unlocks its $8.5 trillion worth of untapped resources for GDP growth. In addition, Geolinks’ sponsorship aligns with a broader strategy announced by the French government in early 2026 aimed at scaling the participation of French companies in Africa’s strategic industries,…
CAIRO, Egypt, April 7, 2026 To counter the severe economic shocks triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the Board of Directors of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has approved a US$10 billion Gulf Crisis Response Programme (GCRP) to insulate African and Caribbean economies, financial institutions and corporates from the impact of the ongoing Gulf crisis. The conflict, which escalated on 28 February 2026, has sent shockwaves through the global economy, with African and Caribbean economies bearing the largest share of the brunt. Given the significance of the Gulf region as a primary global source of oil, Liquid…
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 7, 2026 Kholo Capital Mezzanine Debt Fund I (“Kholo Capital”) and Tensai Private Equity (“Tensai”) today announced the provision of R275 million in mezzanine debt funding to support the management buy-out (“MBO”) of Isambane Mining (“Isambane”), a leading mid-tier mining contractor in South Africa. Isambane delivers comprehensive opencast mining services, including drilling, blasting, loading, hauling, rehabilitation and day-work services to blue-chip mining clients. Founded in 2005, Isambane has developed into an established and reputable South African contract mining operator. The transaction enables the company’s management team to acquire 100% ownership of the business, strengthening operational control…
TANGIER, Morocco, April 6, 2026 The global economic environment has become increasingly volatile with rising frequency of major shocks worldwide. Amid spikes in energy, food and fertilizer prices caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the African Development Bank (AfDB) (www.AfDB.org), the African Union Commission (AUC) the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) outline practical recommendations for crisis responses and resilience building in African countries. Download Document: https://apo-opa.co/4mjcyl0 On the margins of the 58th Session of the Economic Commission for Africa in Tangier, the principals of the four institutions discussed the implications…