Using the Creatives to Boost intra-African Trade
Theatre artist and entrepreneur Gathige Maina is taking a caravan across Africa, not just to gain experience in moving across borders on the continent, but...
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How Nigerians Are Surviving a Harsh Economy – Reality check
Nigerians are currently navigating through a period of significant economic challenges marked by austerity measures and a harsh economic environment. The combined effects of inflation,...
WFP Delivers Food Aid to Thousands in Libya, Appeals for Continued Support
The World Food Programme (WFP) in Libya provided assistance to 64,835 people in the country during May, distributing five tons of food supplies. In its...
Governor Sanwo-Olu Showcases Lagos’ Success at AfriCaribbean Trade Forum, Advocates for African Solutions
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is currently attending the 3rd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF 2024) in the Bahamas. During the opening ceremony, he shared inspiring...
Zimbabwe’s freshly launched ZiG currency goes physical
Introduction of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) bank notes. Limitations on purchasing fuel, gas, or conducting international trade. Collaboration with World Bank experts by the Reserve Bank...
Growth in global oil demand is set to slow significantly by 2028
The new IEA medium-term report sees oil use for transport going into decline after 2026, but overall consumption is expected to be supported by strong...
Nigeria’s Crypto Community Reacts to Binance Naira Operations Ban
Local cryptocurrency experts have pointed out that the ban on Binance‘s naira operations in Nigeria could affect the livelihood of many Nigerians and potentially increase...
Mudavadi to represent President Ruto at Danish-Africa summit
Critical issues relating to Africa and Denmark will also be deliberated at the High-Level Dialogue Summit. The Prime CS is also expected to hold bilateral...
New Edition of 1st Afrika Magazine April- June Copy
This edition is highly informative, creative design and excellent reports on economic issues plaguing Africa while showcasing the best hotels and cars that are best...
Oil Giant Shell Agrees $111 Million Payment over 1970 Nigeria Spills
In this file photo taken on August 11, 2011 a man scoops spilled crude oil allegedly caused by Shell equipment failure floating at the bank...
The Oil Pipeline That Will Expand China’s Influence In Africa
Central to the expansion of Chinese and Russian influence via Iran into the space in the Middle East vacated by the U.S. since former U.S....
Zimbabwe Campaigning Against Rogue Tobacco Buyers
Photo: Taco Tuinstra The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) in Zimbabwe has begun a campaign to expose middlemen in the illegal tobacco trade. These...
DTB Left with Stains of illegality in the Court of Appeal Judgment
There was a mood of high expectation when we assembled at the Court of Appeal (COA) to receive its judgment in the appeal filed jointly...
Altcoins at Forefront of Cryptocurrency Mania
Picture: REUTERS/DADO RUVIC New York — Animal spirits are alive and well in the cryptocurrency world, with the frenzy sending dogecoin surging as much as...
Verizon is Reportedly Considering a Sale of its Media Assets, including AOL and Yahoo
Verizon Communications is considering selling it’s media assets, according to the Wall Street Journal. The sale, if it happens, would include Yahoo and AOL. Private-equity firm...
A Common Resources Management Blue print Formed in Eastern Africa
bioeconomy (KDRTV News Nairobi)-Kenya and other six East African member countries have developed a common regional strategy to guide on efficient management of natural...
Nigeria Generates Huge Revenue From Coconut Oil Export
The authorities said that coconut has so far proved to be a major non-oil export foreign exchange earner for Nigeria. | Photo: Twitter/@OvieAli The West...
Gold Producer Embraces Sector Improvements
A common theme in the recent changes to Tanzanian mining legislation is an increased focus on local content and securing the needs of the country,...
The Rise and Fall of Multilateralism
A quarter-century ago, the multilateral system of global economic governance had reached its pinnacle. Today, the WTO, the IMF, and the World Bank are experiencing...
Top 7 Countries with the Weakest Currencies in Africa in 2021
Money, otherwise known as currencies, is the lifeblood of any nation. Its strength is a quick mirror of where a nation stands in terms of...