Economy

Kenya’s President William Ruto is expected to ask China for a $1 billion loan to complete stalled road projects when he visits Beijing later this month, his deputy said on …

The South African rand is facing pressure from a global realignment of currencies that is beyond the control of the central bank, Governor Lesetja Kganyago said on Thursday. Speaking at …

South Africa’s largest mobile network operator, MTN, has improved its network availability despite the ongoing power outages that have plagued the country for months. The company said it deployed more …

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 …