Political positioning ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections is increasingly shaping activities in Abuja, with early alliance-building, consultations, and strategic manoeuvring taking centre stage across party lines.
TAJ Bank, Nigeria’s fast-growing non-interest financial institution, has retained its position as the country’s largest ethical bank based on approved financial statements of non-interest banks for the 2025 financial year, as released by regulatory authorities.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to strengthen enforcement of radiological safety standards in oil
Ghana has announced an ambitious plan to regain investment-grade credit status within three years, following its 2022 sovereign debt default and subsequent restructuring process.
Tanzania is accelerating its industrialization agenda by opening its flagship Bagamoyo Special Economic Zone to Russian and other international investors,
South Africa and India are intensifying efforts to strengthen their strategic relationship, with both countries agreeing to expand cooperation in trade, investment, and emerging technologies during recent high-level talks held in New Delhi.
Johann Rupert’s investment vehicle, Reinet Investments, made a notable allocation in 2015 when it acquired a €22 million stake in the world’s largest gold exchange-traded fund (ETF).
Lesotho is positioning itself for a major economic transformation following a landmark $6.2 billion agreement with US-based Convalt Energy to develop a large-scale hydropower plant
A new assessment by Moody’s Ratings has highlighted a deep structural imbalance in Nigeria’s labour market, revealing that informal workers earn roughly nine times less than those in the formal sector.
The story of Celtel, founded by entrepreneur Mo Ibrahim, remains one of the most influential examples of African-led success in the telecommunications sector,
Nigeria, Niger, and Algeria are moving forward with one of Africa’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects, the 4,128-kilometre Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline designed to transport natural gas from West Africa to European markets.
The global race for critical minerals is entering a new phase, and South Africa is emerging as a key strategic partner in the competition to secure the resources needed for the industries of the future.
A new chapter in Tanzania–Russia relations has been opened following President Samia Suluhu Hassan's historic visit to Moscow, marking the first official visit by a Tanzanian president to Russia in 55 years.
Ghana has taken another significant step toward strengthening its economic transformation agenda with the signing of a new growth partnership with the United Kingdom worth up to £215 million.
The African e-commerce landscape is entering a new phase of competition following the launch of Amazon Prime in South Africa at a monthly subscription price of R59 (approximately $3.61).