African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the implementation of a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to regulate courier companies operating under the Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) Incoterm. The Comptroller-General …
Sahara Power Group has disclosed that it has so far paid the naira equivalent of $438 million in loan repayments, representing about 73 per cent of its original $600 million …
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced the payment schedule for its first social grants of 2026, urging beneficiaries to remain calm and avoid rushing to payment points …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has firmly dismissed reports claiming that it has shut down operations for maintenance, describing the information as false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic in the …
Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited recorded a strong increase in trading activities last week, as investor participation rose sharply following the resumption of normal market sessions after the festive holidays. The …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a hopeful message to South Africans as the country steps into January 2026, expressing confidence that the nation and its economy are moving in a …
The Federal Government earned far less than expected from crude oil in the first half of 2025, even though crude oil production improved slightly during the period. According to the …
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the launch of a dedicated nationwide hotline for Nigerians to report any MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling station selling Premium Motor Spirit, also known as …
The Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigeria to increase local production and strengthen backward integration as key steps toward becoming Africa’s leading manufacturing hub. He said …
Chappal Energies, through its subsidiary, Chappal Investments Limited, has completed major financing transactions valued at a total of $430m, marking an important step in the company’s financial and strategic expansion …
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