Africa

Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to expand its operations into Côte d’Ivoire and eight other Francophone African countries, marking a major step in its goal to become a leading …

Optiva Capital Partners has restated its leadership in the global migration and investment immigration sector, positioning itself as a key bridge between African investors and international opportunities. Speaking during a …

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced plans to launch a major whitepaper designed to accelerate Africa’s economic development through improved financial systems, strategic partnerships, and sustainable growth initiatives. …

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has urged African nations to shift from being raw material suppliers to becoming major players in the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry. Speaking at the …

The World Bank has said that access to affordable and reliable electricity is vital to unlocking Africa’s potential for job creation, industrial growth, and poverty reduction. In a new blog …

Kenyan lawmakers have approved a new bill to regulate digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, marking a major step towards providing legal clarity for the country’s growing financial technology sector. The …

African startups are on track to surpass their total fundraising record from last year, having already secured more than $2.2 billion in 2025, excluding exits. This was revealed in the …

Heirs Energies, one of Africa’s indigenous-owned integrated energy firms, has said its success in reviving declining oil assets is proof that African companies can unlock value in areas where international …

Uganda’s Electoral Commission has cleared President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to contest in the 2026 presidential election, paving the way for the 81-year-old leader to extend his time in power to …

Across Africa, small and medium agribusinesses remain stuck in what experts call the “missing middle” of finance. The common argument is that collateral is the biggest barrier to accessing agricultural …