The Tanzanian National Assembly has approved the Agreement for the Establishment of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a move expected to open doors for long-term investment financing aimed at accelerating …
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Stanbic IBTC Lists 2.94 Billion New Shares on NGX After Oversubscribed Rights Issue
Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has successfully listed 2,944,772,083 additional ordinary shares of 50 Kobo each on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), following the conclusion of its recently completed rights issue. …
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Zimbabwe’s Vice President Warns Against ‘Phantom Entrepreneurship’ and Corruption
Vice President Constantine Chiwenga has sounded a strong warning against what he described as “phantom entrepreneurship” and corrupt practices that threaten Zimbabwe’s economic stability. Speaking at the Zimbabwe National Chamber …
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Nigeria, Egypt, Morocco Top Africa’s $95bn Remittance Inflow in 2024
Nigeria, Egypt, and Morocco were the top three African countries that received the highest remittances from their diaspora communities in 2024, according to the newly published State of Africa’s Infrastructure …
The Government of Malawi has successfully secured a promising mining investment deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), raising hopes for increased revenue that could drive socio-economic development across the …
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NOG Energy Week 2025 to Host Top African Oil and Gas Leaders in Abuja
Some of the biggest names in Africa’s oil and gas industry are preparing to attend the 24th edition of NOG Energy Week, which will take place from June 29 to …
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President Tinubu Thanks Governors for Loyalty, Pledges Commitment to Renewed Hope Agenda During Visit to Nasarawa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised Nigerian governors for their loyalty and commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda. The President made this known during his official one-day visit to Nasarawa …
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Afreximbank flags fresh threats to Africa’s growth
The Senior Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Denys Denya, has warned that new threats are emerging against Africa’s development and economic independence, similar to the resistance …
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Oando Reports N113bn Profit in Q1 2025 After Tax Credit and Impairment Reversal
Oando Plc has recorded a profit after tax of ₦113.06 billion in the first quarter of 2025, showing a strong 90.5 percent rise compared to the ₦59.35 billion it posted …
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MultiChoice slashes DStv Decoder Price by 50% After Losing 1.4 Million Subscribers
Pay-TV operator, MultiChoice Nigeria, has announced a 50 percent reduction in the price of its basic DStv decoder, bringing the cost down from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000. The move comes as …