African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political …
At Entebbe International Airport, one of Uganda Airlines’ shiny Bombardier CRJ900 jets, painted in the bold red, black, and yellow of the national flag, stands as a symbol of national …
The Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) has sworn in a new board of directors, with retired General Ivan Koreta appointed as chairperson in what many see as a government effort …
First Capital Bank (FCB) plc has donated K20 million to support Beit CURE Children’s Hospital’s fundraising campaign ahead of a Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for September 6, 2025, at Country …
The Government of Iceland has once again shown strong commitment to Malawi’s growth and development, this time by backing the third phase of the Mangochi Basic Services Programme (MBSP), a …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by local contractors that his administration owes them N5.2 billion, saying the debts were from irregular contracts awarded …
The ongoing recapitalisation of Nigeria’s insurance industry received a major push on Tuesday as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pledged to work more …
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Olayemi Cardoso, have pledged closer coordination …
Finchglow Holidays, one of Nigeria’s leading travel and tour operators, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Holidays to expand travel opportunities and improve tourism experiences …
In Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, where daily challenges include poor power supply and unreliable internet, global energy and automation firm Schneider Electric says smarter machines could help industries work better. The …
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