Ethiopia Misses 2025 Middle-Income Economic Target
Ethiopia failed to achieve its 2025 middle-income country target, receiving “unclassified” status from the World
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Libya Central Bank Targets Housing Project Revival
Libya’s Central Bank called on financial institutions to revive long-stalled housing projects through coordinated financing
South African Fintech Stitch Acquires Efficacy Payments
South African payments infrastructure company Stitch Group acquired Cape Town-based Efficacy Payments to expand card
Zimbabwe Lithium Export Ban Targets $12bn Revenue
Zimbabwe’s lithium concentrate export ban from January 2027 aims to capture more mining revenue and
Nigeria-Brazil Partnership Targets $42bn Livestock Boost
Nigeria’s strategic partnership with Brazil could add over $42 billion to national GDP within a
Nigeria Records $5.96bn Monthly FX Inflows
Nigeria attracted $5.96 billion in monthly foreign exchange inflows since May, representing a 62% increase
UK Trade Reforms Boost African Exports
New UK trade measures will enhance Nigerian export opportunities and strengthen economic partnerships across Africa
Nigeria Seeks 25% OPEC Quota Increase
Nigeria plans to request a 25% increase in its OPEC crude oil production quota, targeting
Côte d’Ivoire Promotes Press Partnership in Anti-Corruption Drive
On July 9, 2025, Côte d’Ivoire’s High Authority for Good Governance (HABG) held a “no-taboo”
Finance Minister Warns CBG Board Against Excessive Pay
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has issued a strong warning to the newly inaugurated