West Africa business news from Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and the wider ECOWAS region.
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised alarm that over 36 million people in West and Central Africa are currently facing serious hunger. The organisation said the situation …
In the competitive and ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian real estate, certain individuals rise above the rest, their vision and ambition leaving an indelible mark on the cityscape. Sijibomi Ogundele, the …
Airtel Africa is gearing up to challenge the dominance of African fintech giants with a planned initial public offering (IPO) for its mobile money arm, Airtel Money, set for the …
Directors of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) from universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria have raised concerns over poor infrastructure, funding constraints, and resistance to change, describing them …
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has confirmed that the long-awaited Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) will be disbursed under an eight-year repayment plan with a single-digit interest …
Itel Solar Energy has launched its first official sales and service hub in Nigeria, setting up shop at the popular Alaba International Market in Lagos. The company said the move …
Licensed customs agents in Nigeria have raised serious concerns following the introduction of a $100 Peak Season Surcharge by French shipping giant CMA/CGM on all twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) containers …
Rand Merchant Bank Nigeria has thrown its weight behind the economic reforms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the policies are vital to driving trade and investment growth across West …
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the World Bank-funded West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (WARDIP), has started a two-day technical workshop aimed at improving …
The World Bank has revealed that Nigeria’s economy grew at its fastest rate in almost 10 years in 2024, driven by strong performance in the fourth quarter and better management …
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