Economy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that Nigeria is on its way to food sovereignty due to the policies his administration has put in place. He made this statement on …

Nigerians across the country marked Democracy Day on Thursday, June 12, 2025, reflecting on 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule in the country. The day was a mixture of celebration …

The Public Investment Corporation (PIC), which is South Africa’s state-owned asset manager, has committed a significant amount of money—R656 million—to the SA-H2 Fund. This fund is a blended finance project …

The South African rand showed modest gains in early trading on Thursday, edging higher as investors awaited key mining production figures. At 06:45 GMT, the rand traded at 17.7150 against …

Tanzania’s economy is projected to grow by approximately 6% in 2025, up from 5.4% in 2024, according to Finance Minister Mwigulu Nchemba and Central Bank Governor Emmanuel Tutuba. The optimistic …

Some sectors of the Nigerian economy, like the marine and blue economy, entertainment and arts, and hospitality, are expected to benefit from the ongoing recapitalisation of banks. This was made …

Malaysia’s largest home improvement retailer, MR.DIY, has officially entered the South African market with the opening of its flagship store at Menlyn Mall in Pretoria. The new outlet, which opened …

Build One South Africa (BOSA), the political party led by former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane, has officially tabled its first piece of legislation – the Fair Pay Bill …

PremiumTrust Bank, a leading commercial bank in Nigeria, has opened a new branch in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. The bank made this announcement in a statement on Thursday. …

Uganda’s Finance Minister, Matia Kasaija, says the country’s economy is expected to grow by at least 7% in the fiscal year starting July 2025. This optimistic projection comes at a …