African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
Nigeria needs to urgently reposition its manufacturing sector if it hopes to compete favourably in global trade and strengthen its non-oil economy. Recent data shows that manufacturing contributed only 9.62 …
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has restated its commitment to supporting food security in Nigeria and driving local content development through sustained investments in agriculture and agro-allied industries. The …
Propak West Africa has announced that its 12th edition will hold next week at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, bringing together industry leaders, manufacturers, and innovators to showcase new solutions in …
The Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics has urged the Federal Government to create a clear transition plan and consult widely with stakeholders before going ahead with its ban on …
The British government has suffered a major financial setback after Chancellor Rachel Reeves was forced to reverse plans to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners. Instead of saving …
South Africans will have to pay more for electricity after the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) admitted to making mistakes in calculating Eskom’s revenue for the coming years. …
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) has announced that it will exempt certain companies from the mandatory conversion of export proceeds under its newly issued repatriation of export proceeds directive. …
Nigerians spent about N1.3 trillion on Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) in June 2025, amid rising energy costs and heavy reliance on self-power generation, according to the latest data from the …
The Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), Mr. Temi Popoola, has said that capital markets will play a central role in boosting trade …
Shareholders of NASD Plc have commended the company’s board and management for steering it out of years of losses to profitability, leading to its first-ever cash dividend payout. At the …
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