African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
German financial giant Deutsche Bank has led a group of international and regional lenders to provide a $747 million syndicated loan to fund the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal …
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that Nigeria’s economy is showing steady signs of improvement due to the series of reforms introduced by President Bola …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has pledged to maintain its support for Nigeria’s tax reform efforts through the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), especially as the country prepares to implement …
The rising cost of transporting goods across West Africa is putting pressure on Nigerian exporters and casting doubt on the feasibility of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. …
A Lagos-based technology firm, Prime Startups, has reiterated its dedication to turning innovative ideas into commercially successful businesses. The company said its focus is not just on nurturing bright startup …
A Nigerian fintech company, Transactworld Digital, has launched a new ₦20 million business grant to support young entrepreneurs and small businesses across the country. The initiative, called the Transactpay Thrive …
The World Bank has advised the Zambian government to step up its efforts in the production of energy transition metals like copper, cobalt, and manganese, saying this is the key …
Lesotho, a small landlocked country in Southern Africa with just over two million people, has officially declared a national state of disaster as youth unemployment and widespread job losses continue …
Ugandan insurance companies have been advised to develop more retirement-friendly insurance products to tap into the country’s fast-growing pension and retirement sector. This was the key message during the inaugural …
The Tanzanian government has promised full support to the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) in its push to provide clean, affordable cooking energy to the people. The move is aimed at …
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