Central & Western Africa

The World Bank has cautioned some African central banks against risky monetary initiatives that could jeopardize their economic stability and growth. The warning comes amid the region’s rising challenges of …

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 …

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 …

Organizations in Abuja are now facing the clock. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has given a two-week notice to entities that have yet to clear their ground rents. The …

Many Africans are finding it hard to make ends meet as food and fuel prices keep rising, creating a cost-of-living crisis that could hamper the continent’s economic recovery. The crisis …

In a joyful return, beloved Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji sparkled at the Toronto International Film Festival. Toronto witnessed a touching scene on September 11, 2023, as the celebrated Nigerian actress …

The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has unveiled ambitious plans to establish arts and crafts villages across all 36 states of Nigeria. This initiative aimed at addressing the …