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From Aid to Industry: How Africa’s Informal Sector and Youth Could Drive Inclusive…
For decades, many African nations have relied heavily on foreign aid to fund healthcare, education, and emergency…
US and China Reach Breakthrough Trade Deal in Geneva: Path Cleared for Economic…
After two days of tense negotiations in Geneva, the United States and China have reached a critical trade…
Bank of Ghana Warns Public About Foreign Investment Scams
The Bank of Ghana has issued a strong warning to the public regarding the growing threat of illegal foreign…
CBN Ups Treasury Bills Offer to N550bn Amid Softer Demand, Shifting Investor Focus
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased its Treasury Bills (T-Bills) Primary Market Auction offer from…
Lagos Approves Over 37,000 Building Permits in Six Years, Boosts Urban Development
Over the past six years, the Lagos State Government has approved a total of 37,266 building planning permits to…
Nigeria Moves to Capture $31.8M Informal Export Trade: NEPC and NBS Sign MoU
In a bid to improve the accuracy of Nigeria’s trade statistics, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) and…
Global Food Prices to Drop by 7% in 2025, Led by Declining Rice Costs-GHANA
Global food prices are expected to see a significant decline in 2025, marking a second consecutive year of lower…
GSS Urges Collective Action to Sustain Falling Inflation Trend in Ghana
In its latest update, the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reported a slight but consistent decline in national…
Ghana’s Business Confidence Rebounds Under Mahama’s Macroeconomic Stability –…
During a panel discussion on Channel One TV, Michael Kottoh, Managing Partner at advisory firm Konfidants,…
Nigeria loses over N1.3 billion to ‘Tomato Ebola’ outbreak in three states –…
Nigeria’s agriculture sector has taken a serious hit with the recent outbreak of Tuta absoluta, a pest widely…
Africa Set to Lead Global Carbon Markets by 2025, Report Finds
A new report titled 2025 Africa Carbon Market Outlook (ACMO 25) reveals that Africa is on track to emerge as a…
Bitcoin Soars Past $97K as China Unleashes $138 Billion Stimulus and Fed Signals…
Bitcoin shot past $97,000 midweek before settling just below at $96,000, fueled by China’s massive $138 billion…
US-China Trade Talks Signal De-escalation, But Breakthrough Unlikely
After weeks of speculation, it's official: top U.S. and Chinese trade officials will meet this weekend in Geneva.…
FMCG Firms See Profits Surge by Over 100% Amid Naira Stability in Q1 2025
The first quarter of 2025 has brought significant financial relief for several fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG)…
Naira Holds Steady at ₦1,608/$1 as Oil Prices Rebound, Experts Urge Policy Reform
The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability in the parallel market on Tuesday, trading around ₦1,608–₦1,610…
GUTA Hails BoG for Cedi Stability, Signals Renewed Business Confidence-GHANA
The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has expressed strong approval of the Bank of Ghana’s management of…
Agriculture, Mining Fuel Investment Boom in Taraba Ahead of Taravest 2025
Taraba State is rapidly becoming a magnet for investment in Nigeria's North-East, with its rich agricultural base,…
Gencos Urge Urgent Meeting with Tinubu Over ₦4.7tn Power Sector Debt
Electricity generation companies (Gencos) are pressing for an immediate meeting with President Bola Tinubu over…
Nigeria Poised to Surpass IMF’s 3% Growth Forecast for 2025, Say Market Experts
Despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projecting Nigeria’s economy to grow by 3.0% in 2025—a slight…
FG Charts Path to 7% Economic Growth: EMT Strategizes Inclusive Reforms for…
The Federal Government has tasked the Economic Management Team (EMT) with designing a strategic roadmap aimed at…
Nigeria Joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to Boost Growth,…
Nigeria has officially become a full member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), following the…
Naira Strengthens to ₦1,600/$ in Parallel Market Amid Modest FX Gains
The Nigerian naira appreciated to ₦1,600 per U.S. dollar in the parallel market as of Monday, May 6, 2025, marking…
Oil Prices Plunge to Four-Year Low as OPEC+ Fast-Tracks Output Hikes
Oil prices took a sharp dive on Monday, slumping to levels not seen since early 2021. Both Brent crude and West…
Nigeria’s FX Inflows Dip 5.7% in April Amid Global Trade Tensions, Weak Foreign…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market took a hit in April as total FX inflows fell by 5.7% month-on-month, dragged…
BoG Injects $20M to Support 11 BDCs, Stabilize Cedi and Fuel Supply-GHANA
In a bid to steady the cedi and keep fuel prices in check, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has pumped $20 million into the…
Nigeria Faces Economic Crisis as Oil Prices Dip Below $60, Threatening Fiscal…
Nigeria is facing a dual economic crisis as Brent crude oil prices plummet below $60 per barrel, sparking fears of…
Trump Cuts $500M from African Development Bank, Deepening Africa’s Financial…
The Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget includes a significant reduction in U.S. support for the African…
Enugu Unveils Bold Mining Reforms to Protect Lives and Empower Host Communities
In a major move to overhaul the mining sector, the Enugu State Government has launched new regulations aimed at…
CBN Spends N315 Billion on Currency Management Amid Cash Crisis in 2024
In 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) faced a staggering 305.7% increase in currency management costs, rising…
Trade Tensions Shake Oil Market, Pressure Naira as Economic Worries Deepen
Global oil markets faced renewed turbulence in April as heightened trade tensions—particularly between the United…