Africa’s transition states are the continent’s most vulnerable economies, facing a wide range of political, economic, security and environmental challenges, and striving for greater stability and resilience African economists and development leaders have called for sweeping governance reforms, stronger domestic…
The 2025 NES conference has drawn more than 2,500 delegates from 22 African countries, including economists, policymakers, academics, and international partners African leaders, experts, the African Development Bank and development partners have called for urgent reforms to strengthen governance, deepen…
The African Development Bank Group has committed $934 million to SAPZs in 11 African countries Nigeria’s Cross River State became the second to mark construction of a Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone after the country’s Vice President Kashim Shettima and African…
In a groundbreaking move to transform the business landscape across Africa, the Afriexim Bank (Africa Export-Import Bank) is poised to unveil the first-ever African Trade Centre (AATC) in Abuja, Nigeria. This state-of-the-art business hub is designed to boost trade, support…
African Development Bank Group and Nigeria Kick Off $538 million agro-industrial project across eight states Nigeria’s food and agriculture sector is set to enter a new era of industrialization, as the Nigerian government, the African Development Bank, and the State…
Over 260 Young Artists Poised to Showcase Talent as Africa’s Creative Economy Gains Momentum Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, is doubling down on its commitment to Africa’s creative economy by partnering with Ecobank Nigeria, Soto…
The African Development Bank (ADB), under the leadership of its outgoing President Akinwumi Adesina, is playing a pivotal role in driving economic growth in various African countries, including Uganda. In recognition of his efforts to transform African economies, Kenyan President…
Uganda’s oil and gas sector is ripe for investment, with several projects underway that promise significant returns. The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has been actively courting investors, showcasing the country’s favorable business environment and highlighting the laws, regulations, and…
HHA aims to improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment, reducing the burden of this disease across communities AstraZeneca’s flagship health equity programme – Healthy Heart Africa (HHA), marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating successfully taking over 67 million blood pressure…
The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) is actively courting investors to partner in the exploration and development of the Kasuruban oil and gas block. Philips Obita, UNOC’s General Manager-Upstream, made the call at the Sub Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition…
Telecom giant MTN Uganda has appointed Nigerian finance expert Victor Onyebuchi as the Head of Banking Operations for MoMo, its mobile money platform. MTN MoMo (Mobile Money) is a widely used digital financial service in Uganda and Africa that allows…
Uganda has retained its position as one of Africa’s top financial markets, securing fourth place in the 2024 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index. The report, released in Kampala on January 28th, highlights the country’s strong macroeconomic stability and improvements in…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has projected that Africa will need to double its annual expenditure to $6 billion in order to expand its digital infrastructure and bridge the connectivity gap between people and businesses on the continent. This projected…
Mastercard has partnered with Johannesburg-based fintech company SAVA to bolster financial inclusion for small and medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) in Africa. This collaboration aims to equip SMMEs in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt with innovative financial tools to streamline their…
The Nigerian Federal Government filed tax evasion charges against Cryptocurrency giant Binance, according to media reports. “Any company that transacts business above N25 million annually is deemed by the Finance Act to be present in Nigeria. According to this rule,…