Africa: Strategy

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When structuring a facility in leveraged finance, it is important to bear in mind that a lender's protection is only as strong as the loopholes in the financing agreement.

Nigeria's proposed ban on sachet alcohol presents a complex regulatory paradox where public health objectives collide with economic realities. While aimed at protecting minors and reducing alcohol-related harm, the policy threatens millions of jobs, billions in investments, and risks driving consumers toward dangerous unregulated alternatives in the informal market.

Nigeria and Ghana are entering a more disciplined execution phase in their energy and natural resources sectors, marked by firmer regulation, active project delivery, and clearer investment signals. Upstream activity is intensifying with over 300 firms competing for oil blocks, while gas pricing adjustments and power sector reforms point to coordinated efforts to stabilise markets and expand supply across both nations.

In a bid to align the Nigerian financial market with global standards and strengthen the efficiency of its financial market infrastructure, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration...

Nigeria's electric vehicle market is transitioning from fragmented pilots to structured policy implementation, with new frameworks establishing licensing standards, infrastructure requirements, and commercial fleet priorities. Early regulatory positioning and local partnerships will determine which investors and manufacturers secure market access as the country formalises its EV adoption strategy.

Industrial vehicle production is strengthening South Africa's automotive sector, with Volvo Trucks launching Euro 6 FH Aero assembly in Durban and Tata Africa reaching 12,000 trucks produced in Rosslyn. These developments signal growing alignment with global emissions standards and position the country as a competitive export hub, while heavy vehicle demand remains tied to logistics, construction, mining, and regional trade corridors.

Nigeria's proposed ban on sachet alcohol presents a complex regulatory paradox where public health objectives collide with economic realities. While aimed at protecting minors and reducing alcohol-related harm, the policy threatens millions of jobs, billions in investments, and risks driving consumers toward dangerous unregulated alternatives in the informal market.