The Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC) has called on Nigerian and African businesses to fully embrace Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles as part of their corporate strategy to improve …
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Radarr Africa Business Desk
The Radarr Africa Business Desk reports daily on companies, markets, banking, energy, technology and policy across Nigeria and Africa. Stories are reviewed and edited by The Radarr Africa Editorial Team in Lagos. Story tips and corrections: business@radarr.africa.
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The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) opened the week on a bullish note as market capitalisation rose by ₦279 billion on Monday, June 24, 2025, driven by renewed buying interest in …
- EconomyEnergyMarketsPoliticsSouth Africa
Global Shock as US Bombs Iran Nuclear Sites — Oil Prices, Inflation and Markets on Edge
The United States’ surprise decision to bomb nuclear enrichment facilities in Iran over the weekend has dramatically escalated tensions in the Middle East, triggering global market turmoil and raising alarm …
Justice sector officials in Togo have undergone fresh training aimed at fighting corruption within the court and prison systems. The two-day capacity-building programme took place in Lomé on June 19 …
- EconomyEnvironmentGOVERNMENTTOGOTransportation & LogisiticsWestern Africa
Togo Launches Electric Motorcycle Project to Cut Pollution
The Togolese government has taken a major step toward promoting clean energy by launching a new pilot project aimed at encouraging the use of electric motorcycles in public administration. The …
Despite a decline in overall employment figures, South Africa’s average earnings have outpaced inflation—giving workers real wage gains. However, salary experts are advising employees to manage their expectations going into …
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Togo’s Tax Revenue Hits CFA258 Billion in Q1 2025, Boosted by Telecoms Levy and Corporate Tax Growth
The Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) has announced that it collected a total of 258.06 billion CFA francs in tax revenue during the first quarter of 2025. This figure represents a …
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Paul Russo Elected as New Chairman of Kenya Bankers Association
KCB Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Paul Russo, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA), the umbrella body that represents all commercial banks in …
- GOVERNMENTLeadershipNigeriaPolitics
PDP Chairman Disowns Party Spokesman’s Comment on INEC, Says No Approval Was Given
Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, has distanced the party’s leadership from a recent comment made by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, concerning the …
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Uganda’s President Museveni to Seek Reelection in 2026, Aiming to Extend 40-Year Rule
Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni will officially seek reelection in the upcoming general elections scheduled for January 2026, aiming to extend his nearly four decades in power. The announcement, which …