African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
Nigeria’s private sector recorded a rise in new orders in November, reaching the highest level in three months as inflationary pressures continued to ease. This is according to the latest …
The Securities and Exchange Commission has restated its commitment to intensifying the fight against Ponzi schemes in Nigeria, saying it will deepen inter-agency cooperation to identify and prosecute individuals and …
Nigeria’s economy grew by 3.98 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, showing a slight improvement from the 3.86 per cent recorded in the same period of 2024, according …
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, has launched the Nigeria 2025 Petroleum Licensing Round, an ambitious national plan expected to attract $10bn in new investments and …
First City Monument Bank has been named Nigeria’s Best SME Focused Bank for 2025 by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. The bank received the recognition after emerging as …
Akmodel Homes and Properties has marked its 5th anniversary, celebrating a major milestone that reflects years of steady growth, innovation and commitment to raising standards in Nigeria’s real estate industry. …
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is currently weighed down by crude-backed loan obligations estimated at N8.07tn, based on a detailed review of its 2024 financial statements and capital-commitment records. …
Fuel supply stability slowed again in October 2025 as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery delivered an average of only 17.1 million litres of petrol per day, leaving Nigeria heavily dependent on …
Global Credit Ratings has upgraded the national scale issuer ratings of FairMoney Microfinance Bank, reflecting the institution’s growing strength and stability within Nigeria’s competitive microlending market. In its latest assessment, …
The Dangote Group and the Kano State Government are strengthening their long-standing partnership to support business growth, industrial development, and social programmes across the state. This renewed collaboration became more …
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