Economy

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed an interest in partnering with the American government to bolster vital sectors of the state’s economy. This intention was communicated during a …

Nigeria’s space agency, the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), has estimated that the country’s space business is worth up to $1 billion. This is based on the agency’s …

Cocoa, the main ingredient for chocolate, is seeing a surge in production outside its traditional growing area in West Africa. Farmers in Brazil, Ecuador, and Colombia are planting more cocoa …

Timbuktu, a historic city in Mali, is facing a blockade and bombardment by Islamist militants who have intensified their attacks since the United Nations withdrew its peacekeeping mission in July. …

South Africa has approved the offshore drilling plans of TotalEnergies, the French oil and gas giant, despite opposition from environmental activists and local communities. The decision was announced by the …

Nigeria stands as a nation abundant with promise, yet it remains mired in challenges, with its citizens growing increasingly disheartened by its unfulfilled potential. This sentiment echoes louder than ever …

Nigeria’s fintech sector is experiencing a surge of growth and innovation as startups compete to offer digital solutions for the country’s large and underserved financial market. However, this also means …

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has released a series of reports that provide guidance for African countries to access climate finance and invest in green growth. The reports are part …

Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa, is home to some of the world’s most spectacular natural and cultural attractions, such as the Victoria Falls, the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, …

Conoil Plc, a leading petroleum marketing company in Nigeria, has announced a dividend payment of N1.73 billion ($2.2 million) to its shareholders for the 2022 financial year. The dividend, which …