Government news across Africa: policy decisions, regulation, budgets and public-sector reforms that affect business.
The Ethiopian government has once again increased fuel prices, raising concerns among citizens already grappling with widespread shortages and the rising cost of living. The new prices took effect on …
Nigeria’s once-booming textile industry is now a shadow of its former self, as cheap imports from China, high production costs, and weak government policies have crippled local manufacturing. In the …
For too long, many Nigerians have underestimated the power of politics. There is a common belief that as long as the economy is thriving, political issues can be overlooked. However, …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has declined the nomination of Dr. Adewale Bolorunduro, a former Commissioner for Finance in Osun State, as a Director of the state-owned Living Trust …
The Federal Government of Nigeria has provided N471.69 billion in subsidies to support the nation’s electricity sector during the fourth quarter of 2024. This subsidy accounts for approximately 57% of …
The Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has called an emergency meeting to address the growing concerns over a new levy introduced by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria …
The Federal Government has disclosed that a total of 457 illegal mining sites have been identified across Nigeria within the past year, a revelation that underscores the scale of unregulated …
In a significant financial development, the Ugandan government amassed a total of Sh2.27 trillion in February 2025 through the issuance of its securities, as detailed in the latest economic performance …
Controversial French billionaire, Vincent Bolloré, is once again in the spotlight — this time facing fraud allegations tied to his port operations in Africa. French prosecutors have intensified investigations into …
In a bold move to curb import dependence and achieve food sovereignty, the Senegalese government has unveiled an ambitious plan to produce 1.4 million tonnes of rice locally by 2025, …
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