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Nigeria Unifies Revenue Systems in Landmark Digital Reform Ahead of 2026 Rollout
Nigeria has launched its most sweeping public finance overhaul since the Treasury Single Account (TSA), unveiling a…
Nigerian SMEs Halt Spending as 2026 Tax Reforms Spark Nationwide Uncertainty
Nigeria’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are slowing spending, delaying expansion, and holding back…
CBN Confirms 82 Licensed BDCs Under New Tougher Rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially confirmed that only 82 Bureaux De Change (BDCs) have met the…
Nigeria’s Economic Growth Cosmetic, Leaving Citizens in Poverty – Expert Warns
Former NACCIMA President Dele Kelvin Oye has cautioned that Nigeria’s celebrated economic growth masks the harsh…
BII and FCMB Launch $50M Credit Facility to Empower Northern Nigerian MSMEs
British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has joined forces with First City…
Innovation and Partnerships Poised to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Breakthrough —…
Nigeria is positioning itself for a major economic breakthrough powered by innovation, strong private-sector…
South Africa Business Confidence Rebounds in Q4 2025 Amid Economic Optimism
South Africa’s business confidence saw a notable rebound in the final quarter of 2025, reversing two consecutive…
Nigeria–S’Africa chamber celebrates 25-year economic partnership
The Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) marked a significant milestone this week, celebrating 25 years…
FG Unveils N54.43tn 2026 Budget as Soaring Debt Service Takes N15.91tn
The Federal Government has presented a N54.43tn national budget for 2026, unveiling a financial plan marked by a…
FG Contractors Renew Protests Over Unpaid N500bn Debt, Block Finance Ministry
Local contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria on Tuesday returned to the Federal…
CBN, First Bank, BUA Among Top Abuja Land Defaulters: FCTA Revokes Over 1,000…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has officially listed more than 1,000 property owners,…
Nigeria’s Economic Growth Strengthens as PMI Hits 56.4 in November
The Nigerian economy continued its upward momentum in November as the Composite Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)…
CBN Struggles to Recover N629 Billion Anchor Borrowers’ Loans, Audit Reveals
Nigeria’s Auditor General has raised serious concerns over the management of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN)…
Dangote Group Partners with Kano State to Boost Trade, SMEs, and Social Programmes…
The Dangote Group and the Kano State government have announced a strengthened partnership aimed at boosting…
Africa Must Turn to Private Capital as Global Aid Declines — Edun Warns
Africa must increasingly rely on private capital and regional investment as global development aid continues to…
Bank of Ghana Targets Deeper Lending Rate Cuts to Boost Private-Sector Growth
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is stepping up efforts to bring down lending rates, with Governor Dr. Johnson Asiama…
High Lending Rates in Nigeria Strangling Production, MAN Urges CBN to Cut Interest…
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has raised fresh concerns over the country’s high lending rates,…
Analysts Warn CBN’s 27% MPR Could Stifle Growth as Businesses Face Rising Credit…
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to keep the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27 percent has sparked fresh…
Nigeria to Host 2026 ACI Africa Conference as Aviation Leaders Endorse Country’s…
Nigeria has officially announced its readiness to host the 2026 Airports Council International (ACI) Africa…
Nigeria’s Tax Reform Push: How VAT, Free Zones and Capital Gains Changes Aim to…
Nigeria’s push to rebuild fiscal fairness is reshaping how businesses, investors and everyday citizens experience…
LASG to Invest N244.82 Billion Bond Proceeds in Key Sectors for Sustainable Growth
Lagos State Government (LASG) has unveiled plans to strategically deploy the proceeds from its latest bond…
Naira Weakens to ₦1,456.72/$ Amid Rising FX Demand Despite Growing Reserves
The naira closed the week on a weaker note as pressure in the foreign exchange market pushed the currency down to…
Strong Disinflation and Lower Interest Rates Set Stage for Ghana’s 2026 Economic…
Ghana is poised for a significant economic rebound in 2026, thanks to strong disinflation trends and declining…
Dangote Group Strengthens SME Support at Kano International Trade Fair 2025
The Dangote Group is set to make a significant impact at the Kano International Trade Fair, running from November…
FG Begins Testing for National Single Window Ahead of 2026 Rollout
The Federal Government has officially kicked off User Acceptance Testing for the National Single Window (NSW),…
Nigeria Economic Growth Outlook Brightens as Business Activity Strengthens
Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of recovery as it heads into 2026, driven by stronger business momentum, easing…
High Clean-Tech Tariffs Threaten Africa’s Renewable Energy Growth, UNCTAD Warns
Africa’s ambitious shift toward 100% renewable energy is at risk due to high tariffs on clean technologies and…
Nigeria’s Private Sector Records 11-Month Expansion as PMI Rises to 55.4
Nigeria’s private sector continued its impressive run of growth in October, marking the 11th straight month of…
Tax Incentives to Boost Nigeria’s Manufacturing Growth to 3.1% in 2026 — MAN
Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is set to record a projected 3.1 per cent growth in 2026, up from the 1.6 per cent…
PenCom targets 80m informal workers with micro-pension plan
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) is intensifying efforts to bring Nigeria’s massive informal…