Investors at the Nigerian stock market recorded N148 billion on Friday to end the week on a bullish trend.At the end of Friday’s trading, details showed that market capitalisation rose …
In a move that has intensified the financial strain on many households, South Africa is set to implement a 12.7% increase in electricity tariffs effective April 1, 2025—a date dubbed …
THE Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has said that it intercepted smuggled items valued at over N1 billion within the last four weeks. Speaking …
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a severe food crisis, as ongoing conflicts and escalating food prices have left approximately 28 million people facing acute hunger. This …
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is contemplating adjustments to its longstanding inflation targeting framework, acknowledging that the current regime may be hindering economic growth and reducing the nation’s competitiveness. …
Zenith Bank Plc has continued its impressive financial performance, reporting a profit before tax (PBT) of N1.3 trillion for the 2024 financial year. The bank also proposed a final dividend …
In a significant development for Nigeria’s education sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licenses for the establishment of 11 new private universities. The announcement was made during the Federal …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced plans to sell shares to the public as part of its transition into a fully commercial entity. This move is …
Emerging artists in Nigeria are getting a platform to showcase their talents through the ‘234Arts’ exhibition, an initiative supported by Ecobank, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), and Soto Gallery. The event, …
The Kenyan government is paying KSh 89 million every year in commitment fees for a COVID-19 loan that remains unused. This loan, obtained from international lenders to help the country …