African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
Popular Nigerian businessman and socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu, widely known as Obi Cubana, has called for more flight frequency to Osubi Airport in Warri, Delta State, to meet the increasing travel …
Nigeria’s education sector is struggling to meet national development targets as unpaid salaries and frequent strike actions continue to disrupt teaching and learning across the country. While the federal government …
Nigeria’s plan to settle the N2.7 trillion debt owed to gas suppliers has raised questions among energy analysts and market observers. The federal government recently announced a bailout arrangement that …
Nigeria and Brazil have taken a new step to strengthen relations with the announcement of a direct flight service between Lagos and São Paulo. The service, which will be operated …
The Bureau of Market Research (BMR) has released new projections showing that South Africa’s population will reach 63.9 million by the middle of 2025, providing an updated view on the …
Blockfinex, an international cryptocurrency exchange founded by Nigerian tech entrepreneur Danny Oyekan, has introduced a new digital currency called DollarCoin. The currency was unveiled as part of efforts to create …
The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has released at least Shs 20 billion in cash to support its 25,000 delegates attending the ongoing National Delegates’ Conference at Kololo, Kampala. The …
The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Kassim Majaliwa, has praised the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) after the bourse recorded strong growth, with its market value …
The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently implement economic reforms that will reposition Nigeria’s capital market as a key driver in achieving the country’s …
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has disclosed that many rural communities across Nigeria are now enjoying stable electricity supply through mini-grid projects, but some residents are paying higher tariffs than …
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