West Africa business news from Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and the wider ECOWAS region.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has intercepted $193,000 in undeclared foreign currency concealed within a yogurt carton at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. This …
In a significant boost to Nigeria’s digital economy, global payment giant Visa Inc. has announced plans to establish a data center within the country. This move underscores Visa’s commitment to …
Nigeria’s Cashew Industry Poised for Growth as Stakeholders Push for Sustainability As Nigeria’s cashew season begins, industry stakeholders are calling for renewed efforts to strengthen the sector through sustainable farming …
In a major show of investor confidence, First Bank Holdings Plc (First HoldCo) has announced a 25% oversubscription in its recently concluded rights issue, underscoring strong market appetite for its …
Abuja — The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched investigations into TikTok and Truecaller, following multiple reports of alleged violations of Nigeria’s data privacy laws. According to a statement …
Abuja — The Federal Government’s investigative panel set up to unravel the controversial “naira-for-crude oil” swap deal is expected to reconvene on Monday, March 25, amid growing public concern over …
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, …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reported that Nigeria’s economic activities continued their upward trajectory for the second consecutive month, signalling gradual recovery and renewed optimism among businesses. In …
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has renewed its battle to recover a staggering N455 billion debt allegedly owed by Arik Air, one of Nigeria’s formerly leading domestic carriers. …
Ghana is reshaping its aviation landscape as authorities move to repurpose Terminal 2 of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to accommodate both domestic and international flight operations. The Ghana Airports …
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