Business Policies

The minister of communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has acknowledged some of the criticisms levelled against her department’s draft data and cloud policy. The policy seeks to ‘strengthen the capacity of the …

There was a relief at the unregulated segment of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Thursday after days of anxiety caused by hoarding and panic buying. The Nigerian currency strongly …

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited closed 0.13 per cent higher on Thursday on the back of a renewed interest in local equities. Shares of Wema Bank, Mutual Benefits Assurance, Zenith …

The diamond firm Debswana has announced the discovery in Botswana of a 1,098-carat stone that it described as the third largest of its kind in the world. The company’s acting …

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned pilots, operators and Air Traffic Controllers to be cautious of severe thunderstorms and other hazardous weather conditions which hamper flight operations especially now …

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria’s apex capital market regulator,  has granted NG Clearing Limited (NG Clearing) registration to perform the function of a central counterparty (CCP) with effect …

Facebook Inc said on Wednesday it had removed a network of fake accounts in Ethiopia targeting domestic users ahead of next week’s elections, which is linked to individuals associated with …

Egypt is aiming to grow its agricultural exports to $2.2 billion by September, the end of the current export season, according to Abdel Hamid Demerdash, head of the country’s Agricultural …

The United States plans to increase funding to Egypt to help it convert to solar energy and move away from fossil fuels, U.S. special envoy for climate John Kerry said …

A new Central African Republic prime minister has been named by presidential decree on Friday after the government resigned as the impoverished country struggles with a rebellion and a bust-up …