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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…
Nigeria’s Private Sector Expands for 11th Month as PMI Hits 55.4 Points
Nigeria’s private sector sustained its growth streak for the 11th consecutive month in October, driven by gains…
Power Shortages and Insecurity Threaten Nigerian Businesses’ Growth – CBN Survey
Insecurity and unreliable electricity remain the biggest threats to business stability and profitability in…
Only 44% of Social Benefits Reach Poor Nigerians, Warns World Bank
A new World Bank report has revealed that Nigeria’s social safety-net programs are failing to reach the citizens…
Experts Urge Productive Investments as Key to Nigeria’s Eurobond Repayment
Nigeria’s recent $2.35 billion Eurobond issuance, its largest in four years, has reignited discussions on the…
Nigeria Seeks $500 Million World Bank Loan to Boost MSME Financing
The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally requested a $500 million loan from the World Bank to improve…
ABCON Calls on CBN to Empower BDCs, Boost Forex Inflows and Stabilise Naira
The Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to…
Nigeria, Germany Deepen Skills and Tech Partnership to Power $1 Trillion Economy…
Nigeria is strengthening its partnership with Germany to accelerate its drive toward a $1 trillion economy by 2030.…
Over 700 SMEs Receive ₦1.1 Trillion Boost as Nigeria’s Impact Investing Market…
Over 700 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Nigeria have received a combined ₦1.1 trillion in funding…
China and Nigeria Strengthen Economic Partnership to Boost Global Supply Chain…
China has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering economic and industrial cooperation with Nigeria, with a pledge…
Nigeria’s Eurobond Success Set to Boost FX Reserves to $45 Billion by Year-End
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves are on track to hit $45 billion by the end of 2025, buoyed by strong investor…
Federal Government Launches Digital Project Board to Boost Nigeria’s Equipment…
The Federal Government has inaugurated a ministerial project approval board to drive digital transformation in…
Investors Lose N1.3 Trillion as Market Anxiety Deepens Amid Policy Uncertainty and…
The Nigerian stock market took a sharp tumble on Wednesday, with investors losing a staggering N1.3 trillion in…
Tinubu Appoints Dr. John Nwabueze as Nigeria’s First Tax Ombudsman to Strengthen…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as Nigeria’s first Tax Ombudsman, marking a historic…
Empowering SMEs: The Driving Force Behind Nigeria’s Economic Transformation
The founder and convener of the Small-Scale Enterprises Lab (SSE Lab), Mrs. Desola Jimmy-Eboma, has reaffirmed that…