Economy

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. …

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 …

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 …

Keystone Bank Limited has added another feather to its cap after emerging as the “Most Friendly SME Bank of the Year 2024” at the Champion Newspapers Annual Awards, held over …

African business and political leaders have said the continent must invest more in local innovation, reliable infrastructure and cross-sector partnerships to drive long-term economic growth. The call was made at …

Nigeria’s leading fitness chain, i-Fitness, has expanded its footprint with the launch of a new branch in the Orchid community of Ikate, Lekki, Lagos, marking a significant milestone as the …

Africa is set to establish its own credit rating agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), as part of a bold move to challenge the dominance of global rating giants …

The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has said it is stepping up efforts to develop tax policies that target the digital economy and prevent base erosion and profit …

Sundry Markets Limited, the operator of the well-known Marketsquare supermarket chain in Nigeria, has once again earned a spot on the prestigious list of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, as ranked by …

The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Lovonus Microfinance Bank, Mr. Adeola Ayibiowu, has said that microfinance banks (MFBs) remain the only banking option for millions of Nigerians, especially …