The inflation rate in Kenya has climbed to 4.1% in April 2025, rising from 3.6% recorded in March. This is according to new data released by the Kenya National Bureau …
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WTO Warns of Sharp Drop in Global Trade Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has issued a fresh warning that global trade is facing a serious setback in 2025, with North America expected to take the biggest hit. In …
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Oil Price Crash Hits African Producers Hard, Pushes Diversification Debate
The global oil market is in crisis again. In April 2025, the price of Brent crude oil dropped by more than 20%, sinking below $70 per barrel for the first …
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Senator Jimoh Ibrahim Urges World Bank, IMF to Prioritise Data for Africa’s Growth
The senator representing Ondo South and Chairman of Global Fleet Group, Jimoh Ibrahim, has stressed the need for Africa to embrace data-driven development to boost its economy and governance. Speaking …
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Meritabode Unveils Emerald Haven Estate to Tackle Nigeria’s Housing Deficit
Meritabode Nigeria Limited, a top real estate company in the country, has launched a new estate project named Emerald Haven Estate to help reduce Nigeria’s growing housing deficit. Speaking at …
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Ride-Hailing Drivers Plan Nationwide Strike on May 1 Over Low Pay, High Commission
Thousands of ride-hailing drivers across major platforms including Uber, Bolt, Lagride, inDrive, and Rida are planning to stop work for 24 hours on May 1, 2025, over poor pay and …
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Africa Rising: How Digital Nomads Are Turning the Continent into a Remote Work Hub
In 2014, British digital nomad Ben Jones landed in Ghana after a chance meeting at a Bitcoin event in Berlin. He had been invited to join the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School …
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Trump slaps tariffs on Africa as he hails ‘Liberation Day’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global trade waters by introducing heavy new tariffs that affect countries across Africa, as part of what he calls his “Liberation …
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Over $5bn Invested in Gas Sector Within One Year – NGA President
The President of the Nigerian Gas Association (NGA), Mr. Akachukwu Nwokedi, has revealed that more than $5 billion has been pumped into Nigeria’s gas sector in the last one year. …
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SEC Warns Celebrities, Influencers Over Promotion of Meme Coins, Illegal Crypto Platforms
ABUJA — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerian celebrities and social media influencers against promoting digital asset platforms and meme coins that are not registered or licensed. …