Africa’s Renaissance: Economic Ascendancy Amidst Enduring Challenges
In the vast expanse of the African continent, where the sun rises over the Sahara’s endless dunes and sets on the savannas of the south,...
Category : ECONOMY
Prof. P.L.A. Lumumba’s Call for Decolonization of Religion, Culture, and Economy
When Professor P.L.A. Lumumba mounts a podium, he often weaves together history, politics, and philosophy in ways that command both reflection and discomfort. In...
A Common Currency for Africa: Promise, Peril, and a Practical Roadmap
The idea of a single currency for Africa recurs in policy rooms, academic papers and summit communiqués with increasing urgency. It is part technocratic ambition...
African Union Reaffirms Commitment to Transforming Mineral Wealth at Mining Indaba 2025
The Investing in African Mining Indaba’s Ministerial Symposium, held from February 3 to 6, 2025, opened with a strong call for Africa to seize control...
Pound Weakens as UK Borrowing Costs Hit 27-Year High, Forcing Nigerian Families to Brace for Remittance Strain
Nigeria is confronting mounting pressure on remittance inflows from the United Kingdom, amid a perfect storm created by rocketing UK borrowing costs and a depreciating...
List of 10 African Countries With the Highest Loans from the IMF
Across Africa the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains a central financier, backstop and policy partner for many governments confronting external shocks, commodity price swings, currency...
CBN, Brazilian Central Bank explore remittance, fintech opportunities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Central Bank of Brazil have begun talks aimed at deepening financial cooperation, with a focus on boosting...
ILO calls for investment in care infrastructure to create millions of jobs and close gender gap
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called on governments and policymakers around the world to increase investments in care infrastructure, saying such action could generate...
Muzarabani Oil and Gas project implementation intensifies after govt-Invictus agreement
THE implementation of the Muzarabani Oil and Gas project has intensified after the conclusion of the consolidated Production and Profit-Sharing Agreement between government and Invictus...
Domestic financing strategy set to transform Zimbabwe’s tobacco sector
THE country’s tobacco industry is set for a major boost after President Emmerson Mnangagwa hinted on a new policy for tobacco financing. As the government...
Ethiopia launches new tourism initiatives to boost national economy
NEW tourist destination development projects are proving instrumental in revitalising Ethiopia’s tourism sector and strengthening its national economy, according to the Ministry of Tourism. THE...
Nigerian Equities Rally to Close Week, NGX Crosses 141,000 Mark as Market Cap Nears ₦90 Trillion
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) ended Friday’s trading session firmly in positive territory, propelling the benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) to a close of 141,004.14 points. The...
Hunger in Gaza: Women and children face death in search of food
In Gaza, the worsening food crisis has pushed women and children into desperate situations, forcing them to risk their lives in search of something to...