Nigeria records $600 million in remittances amid G-24 call for digital payment reforms.
Cross-border digital payments are increasingly being viewed as a core development priority for emerging economies rather than a simple banking […]
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Nigeria and South Africa emerge as top players in the $300 billion stablecoin market.
Nigeria and South Africa are emerging as Africa’s frontrunners in stablecoin adoption, with businesses and consumers increasingly using dollar-linked digital
Cement giant Dangote sets record as first to list commercial papers on NGX.
Dangote Cement Plc has made history as the inaugural company to list Commercial Papers (CPs) on the Nigerian Exchange Limited
Nigeria and Angola agree on visa waiver to boost diplomatic travel across Africa.
Nigeria and Angola have formalised a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and official passports, marking a significant step
Swiss wealth firm Pictet makes its Africa debut after 220 years.
In a landmark move, Banque Pictet & Cie SA has launched its first office in Africa, positioning itself to tap
MTN Ghana sets benchmark across Group, plans $300m investment in 2026
MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, has described the company’s recent recognition as the overall winner of the MTN
Africa’s biggest oil refinery achieves a significant milestone, now functioning at its intended full capacity.
The Dangote Oil Refinery, recognized as the world’s largest single-train facility, is now running at its maximum capacity of 650,000
Libya awards exploration licenses to foreign oil companies.
The move is part of efforts to attract major international energy firms back to the country and increase daily oil
Copper exports from Congo climb 10%, with Chinese firms spearheading the increase.
Copper exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo rose by almost 10% in 2025, strengthening its standing as the world’s
January sales in the used car market climbed to $800 million in South Africa.
Used-car sales in South Africa jumped in January 2026, extending the rebound recorded during 2025 and highlighting strong demand across