Economy

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has said that Nigeria’s petroleum sector has attracted about $16 billion in investment since the signing of the Petroleum Industry …

The Nigerian stock market crossed a major milestone, as the market capitalization hit a new high of N80.144 trillion, showing strong investor confidence, especially in mid- and low-cap stocks. This …

Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has applied to the Nigerian government to begin construction of a new Atlantic seaport in Olokola, Ogun State. The proposed port is expected to …

Ecobank Nigeria has proven its financial strength and improved liquidity position by repaying 50% of its $300 million Eurobond nearly seven months ahead of the scheduled maturity in February 2026. …

Uganda’s long-awaited journey to become a crude oil exporter is now on a fast track, as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) enters its final year of construction. The …

Morocco is preparing to boost its wheat imports and storage reserves in the coming months as global prices for grains, especially soft wheat, continue to decline. This move is aimed …

As China and Egypt, now fellow BRICS members, prepare to celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2026, both countries are strengthening their economic and political cooperation through major agreements …

Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has declared a total dividend payout of GH¢227.94 million to its shareholders, following the release of its financial report for the year ended December 31, …

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is working closely with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to attract massive investment into Ghana’s agricultural sector. This collaboration is expected to boost agribusiness development …

The Central Bank of Libya (CBL) has made a strong appeal to the country’s banks and financial institutions to take the lead in reviving long-abandoned housing projects and supporting urban …