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Egypt’s Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, has announced that the country’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.4% in the fourth quarter (Q4) of the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This marks one of the …

Residents of Eha-Amufu, a community in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, have been forced to flee their homes as suspected herdsmen overran farm settlements and occupied houses, schools, …

In a bid to tackle pressing economic challenges, Nigeria has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to support its Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Program. …

In a move that has intensified the financial strain on many households, South Africa is set to implement a 12.7% increase in electricity tariffs effective April 1, 2025—a date dubbed …

In a significant development for Nigeria’s education sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licenses for the establishment of 11 new private universities. The announcement was made during the Federal …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced plans to sell shares to the public as part of its transition into a fully commercial entity. This move is …

The Kenyan government is paying KSh 89 million every year in commitment fees for a COVID-19 loan that remains unused. This loan, obtained from international lenders to help the country …

The Debt Management Office (DMO) has announced plans to issue a N300 billion Sukuk bond to fund infrastructure projects across Nigeria. This move is part of the government’s strategy to …

The House of Representatives has passed a bill that will allow foreign investors to acquire Nigerian citizenship, a move aimed at attracting more investment into the country. The bill, which …

The Lagos State Government has introduced a three-pillar proposal to address Nigeria’s growing food insecurity, focusing on boosting food production, improving storage facilities, and reducing wastage. Speaking at the launch …