Nigeria is the Gateway to West African Market- Lokpobiri

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Heineken Lokpobiri, has called for greater investment in the country’s mainstream oil sector, insisting that Nigeria holds the key to Africa’s energy future. Delivering his keynote address at...

African executives push for tourism digitization to spur growth

NAIROBI, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- Tourism players across Africa should leverage digital tools to transform the sector, boosting its growth and competitiveness, senior officials said on Wednesday at the 15th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo...

Moroccan Startup Partners with Government to Digitize 50K Local Shops by 2030

Rabat — Morocco is moving towards digitizing its local shops sector, as the government has signed a partnership with tech startup z.systems. The deal, signed in Sale on Tuesday, aims to transform tens of thousands of neighborhood shops across the...

Nigeria@65: Farmers’ Associations Commend Government Efforts on Food Price Stability but Demand Enhanced Support for Local Agriculture

In a series of interviews conducted on Wednesday in Lagos, leaders of prominent farmers’ associations in Nigeria expressed a mix of commendation and concern regarding the Federal Government’s efforts to stabilize food prices since the previous...

Morocco’s Trade Deficit Jumps 15.5% in First Eight Months of 2025

Rabat — Morocco’s trade deficit climbed to nearly MAD 225.9 billion ($24.841 billion) during the first eight months of 2025, marking a 15.5% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the country’s Foreign Exchange Office. The...

Kenya deepens trade ties with china through new Ksh5bn commerce centre

In a significant move to invigorate Kenya's trade landscape, President William Ruto has inaugurated the China-Kenya Commerce Centre in Nairobi. This Ksh5 billion facility is poised to strengthen Kenya’s export dynamics and enhance trade synergies...

Morocco Opens Fifth Power-to-X Summit in Marrakech

Marrakech – Marrakech hosted the opening of the Fifth World Power-to-X Summit on October 1, bringing together 2,000 attendees from 40 countries and 125 speakers to address what organizers termed the global “hydrogen gap” between ambition and...

African Energy Week 2025 Opens in Cape Town

Wed 01 Oct 2025 | 02:54 PM African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 opened Sunday in Cape Town, bringing together energy ministers, OPEC delegates, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss investment, energy security, and Africa’s role in the global...

Nigeria must endure short-term pain for long-term growth — Afreximbank Economist, Kale

Dr. Yemi Kale, former Statistician-General of Nigeria and current Chief Economist at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has urged the federal government to remain committed to ongoing structural reforms, even as households continue to...

African exports under threat as US trade deal lapses

Analysts are warning of devastating job losses in Africa’s export industries, including textile and garment manufacturing, following the expiry of a US trade deal yesterday. The 25-year African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which enabled...

Nigeria News26 minutes ago 1966 Coup Was The Greatest Tragedy That Ever Befell Nigeria – Joe Abah A lawyer, Joe Abah, has described the 1996 military coup as the greatest tragedy that ever befell Nigeria as a nation. He lamented that the coup...

He lamented that the coup led to the collapse of a functioning and thriving regional system of government in the country. Speaking on Wednesday on the theme, “Rebuilding Our Nation”, at The Platform Nigeria, an Independence Day event hosted by...

Nigeria captured CFA41.4 bn of Cameroon’s informal cocoa exports in 2024

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s informal trade with neighboring countries generated CFA214.98 billion in export revenues in 2024, up 3.8% from 2023, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics (INS). The performance, however,...

Rite Foods Preaches Support as Nigeria Marks  65th Independence

Mary Nnah Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, is adopting the theme “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation” as the country celebrates its 65th Independence anniversary. This theme highlights the...

Araraume felicitates Tinubu, Nigerians on Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary 

A senior chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Imo State, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has described the 65th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria as a milestone that offers a timely opportunity to reflect on Nigeria’s collective journey – one...

1966 Military Coup Was Nigeria’s Worst National Tragedy — Joe Abah

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Day anniversary, governance expert and lawyer Joe Abah has described the 1966 military coup as the nation's most devastating setback, arguing it halted a golden era of regional prosperity and innovation that...

A look at PIT under Nigeria’s new tax law, by Kadiri Abdulrahman

On June 26, 2025, President Bola Tinubu signed the new tax bills into law to become the Nigeria Tax Reform Acts. They are expected to overhaul tax administration and revenue generation in Nigeria. The acts are products of the Taiwo Oyedele-led...

New township consumer report highlights price sensitivity and local preference in brand choices

In a market defined by its unique cultural nuances and economic challenges, the latest findings from the 2025 Township CX Report signal a significant shift in consumer behaviour among South Africa’s township residents. According to this...

Sterling Bank Redefines Nigerian Banking With Bold Elimination of Account Maintenance Fees On Nigeria's 65th Independence Day

In a groundbreaking move that underscores its commitment to customer-centric banking, Sterling Bank has once again disrupted Nigeria’s financial landscape by scrapping Account Maintenance Fees (AMF) across all personal accounts. This decision,...

Visa Study Finds 76% of Moroccans Trust Digital Payments as Security Awareness Rises

Mohammedia – Digital payments are becoming a normal part of life in Morocco, with consumers showing both confidence and caution. According to the latest Stay Secure study from Visa, 97% of Moroccans say they now take active steps to secure their...

How Millennials Are Changing the Investment Game in South Africa?

Investing in South Africa has traditionally been a domain dominated by older generations, reliant on conventional financial advisors, banks, and conservative strategies. Yet, over the past decade, a new wave of investors has begun to reshape the...