Development

South African telecommunications giant Telkom has returned to the dividend table after a four-year hiatus, following a strong performance that saw full-year headline earnings jump by 62.3%. The company, which …

Rwanda is set to open its first eco-industrial park for building materials in Rwamagana District, located in the eastern part of the country. The new park will focus on producing …

Accion Microfinance Bank has extended its reach in Nigeria by opening a new branch in Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State. The new branch, which becomes the 74th in …

Founder and former CEO of Neimeth Pharmaceutical, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, has criticised the Nigerian government for its slow and disinterested approach to trade and franchising, warning that the lack of …

Africa’s long-term economic growth and global competitiveness hinge on scaling local innovation and strengthening infrastructure, experts said at the 2025 Africa Soft Power Summit, which recently concluded in Nairobi, Kenya. …

A prominent Nigerian sales expert, Fajimokun Kolawole, is advocating for a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven offline sales strategy designed to help startups and small businesses grow faster across Africa. Kolawole, …

Stakeholders in Nigeria’s housing sector have supported the recent claim by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, who said many of the luxurious …

The Rotary Club of Ikeja has built and donated a brand-new vocational training centre to Ikeja Junior High School, Lagos, as part of its efforts to equip students with practical …

Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has been honoured with the 2024 African Business Icon of the Year award by Champion Newspapers, in recognition …

Global mobile gaming platform, PUBG MOBILE, has reached out to the Makoko community in Lagos to mark this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration with food and compassion, as part of its …