President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees in his administration seeking to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before 31 March 2026. The …
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Türkiye has condemned Israel’s targeting and killing of senior Iranian state officials and political figures, describing the actions as “assassinations” and a violation of international norms. Speaking on Tuesday in …
Political parties that recorded strong performances in South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial elections are likely to consolidate their gains in the forthcoming local government polls, while underperforming parties may …
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Cryptocurrency Platform Launches First Structured Crypto Prediction Market in Nigeria
Nigeria has continued to rank among the world’s most active cryptocurrency markets, driven by growing demand for platforms that prioritise simplicity, transparency and structured participation. In response to this shift, …
Telecommunications giant MTN Group has recorded a significant financial turnaround, driven largely by a strong rebound in its Nigerian operations. The development follows an impressive performance in Nigeria, where revenue …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revealed that governments across sub-Saharan Africa are increasingly relying on domestic borrowing to finance public spending as access to foreign loans becomes more difficult. …
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Small businesses bear the cost of South Africa’s late payment negligence
New payment data from National Treasury has revealed a worsening backlog of unpaid invoices across government departments, raising fresh concerns about the financial strain placed on small and medium-sized enterprises …
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Financial inclusion can boost Africa’s economy, if institutions are strong
A new academic study has found that expanding financial inclusion could significantly strengthen economic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa, although weak governance structures and institutional shortcomings continue to limit its full …
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African Women shift from seeking seats to building institutions, UBA panel says
Women across Africa are increasingly reshaping leadership, entrepreneurship and influence across industries, speakers said at a business forum hosted by United Bank for Africa Plc, noting that the modern woman …
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Shoprite targets South Africa’s informal economy with majority stake in payments firm
The Shoprite Group is expanding its footprint in South Africa’s informal retail sector following an agreement to acquire a majority stake in payments technology firm R&A Cellular, a move aimed …