There is growing concern over how the Nigerian judiciary may be contributing to the country’s economic and governance challenges. Many observers believe that some influential people are using the court …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve new foreign loans amounting to $24.14 billion. If the lawmakers give the go-ahead, Nigeria’s total public debt may jump …
South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has warned that the country’s financial situation may get worse if plans to increase the value-added tax (VAT) rate from May are not allowed …
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 …
Ghana’s Finance Minister has stepped up engagement with key financial institutions, holding a crucial dialogue with 22 banks to deliberate on the government’s Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), Treasury Bills, …
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has taken a swipe at Ghana’s proposed 2025 budget projections, describing the 16.1% revenue-to-GDP target as weak and far from ambitious. In a statement …