African economy news and analysis: GDP, inflation, interest rates, currencies, trade and the policies driving growth across the continent.
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has announced plans to hold its 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in September, with a strong focus on the relationship between …
Morocco is making a strong return in the global potato export market after several years of decline that pushed the country far down the list of leading exporters. Recent trade …
The Federal Government has paid over N2 trillion owed to contractors for capital projects from the 2024 budget, and says it will now focus on ensuring timely release of funds …
Rabat — Morocco’s customs revenue surged in the first seven months of 2025, hitting MAD 54.79 billion ($6.09 billion) — a 5.8% increase from the same period last year, according …
Cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, Bitget, has announced the introduction of tokenised stocks and real-world assets (RWAs) on its platform, giving Nigerian investors direct access to some of the world’s …
A concerned citizen, Mr. Prezugha Ezon, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to extend the pipeline surveillance contract of Tantita Security Services …
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has pledged to significantly reduce Nigeria’s heavy dependence on fish imports by increasing local production through expanded aquaculture, modernised artisanal …
The Libyan dinar continued to trade under pressure on Thursday, August 14, 2025, with black market rates showing slight fluctuations across key cities. According to updates from The Libyan Scene …
National Bank of Malawi plc (NBM plc) has reaffirmed its role in supporting Malawi’s economic growth by providing a K10 million sponsorship for the Annual Bankers Association of Malawi (BAM) …
The South African rand gained further ground on Wednesday, helped by a weaker U.S. dollar and positive local economic data showing improved business confidence and retail sales growth. By mid-afternoon, …
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