Economics

West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan

A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.

West African nations have formally approved a massive $25 billion gas pipeline initiative. Nigeria, possessing Africa's most extensive proven natural gas reserves, is designated as the supply origin.

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