Lagos Trains 253 SMEs for Export Markets
Lagos State has launched an intensive six-week export readiness programme targeting 253 micro, small, and
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Africa Eyes $2.1 Trillion Consumer Market Opportunity
The Economic Council on Africa has identified massive consumer spending opportunities exceeding $2.1 trillion across
Nigerian Bond Market Defies High-Rate Environment
Nigeria’s debt capital market demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2024, with corporate and sovereign bond listings
IMF Pushes Nigeria Toward Economic Resilience
The International Monetary Fund has outlined critical priorities for Nigeria’s economic transformation, emphasizing food security
Congo Cobalt Export Ban Disrupts Global Supply
Democratic Republic of Congo’s extended cobalt export suspension forces major trading companies into force majeure
Zambia Advocates Global Development Finance Reform
Zambia intensifies diplomatic efforts for equitable development financing access as global community approaches critical 2030
South Africa Considers Lower Inflation Target
South Africa’s central bank and treasury near completion of comprehensive inflation target review potentially lowering
Dangote Expands Fertilizer Operations to Ethiopia
Ethiopia secures major agricultural transformation catalyst through $3 billion agreement with Dangote Industries for large-scale
Nigerian Stock Market Posts Mixed June Performance
Nigeria’s equity market concluded June trading with marginal declines despite strong half-year performance, as banking
Telcos Deploy $1bn Network Infrastructure Upgrade
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector witnesses unprecedented infrastructure investment as mobile operators deploy $1 billion in network