Nigeria to boost infrastructure investment with new ASIF platform
Nigeria has officially launched the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF) Investment Platform, a groundbreaking initiative designed to catalyse large-scale investments across the African continent. Introduced during the 4th ASIF Annual…
AFDB to bridge infrastructure gap with new facility in Ghana
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is preparing to launch a groundbreaking infrastructure financing facility in Ghana, aimed at unlocking private capital and bridging the country’s infrastructure funding gap. This initiative…
Kenyan Lawmakers oppose new proposal seeking full data access for tax body
The Kenyan Parliament has rejected a proposal to grant the country's revenue authority unrestricted access to tax payers' data, citing privacy and constitutional concerns.The new proposal is part of the…
Israel-Iran conflict could trigger drop in FDI, portfolio inflows – SBM Intelligence warns Nigeria, West Africa
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has begun to cast a shadow over economic stability in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Ghana. According to a recent report by…
Nigeria’s inflation rate eases to 22.97% in May 2025
Nigeria’s inflation rate declined to 22.97% in May 2025, marking a second consecutive monthly drop, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a significant fall from 23.71%…
SEC to drive stablecoins regulations with new initiative
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to launch the 'Crypto Smart, Nigeria Strong' initiative to drive a new framework for stablecoin regulations.This move is part of the commission’s…
Guide to Real Estate Investment in Kenya
Real estate investment in Kenya is an emerging opportunity fuelled by urban expansion, diaspora investments, and the intricacies of property law. The sector has seen substantial growth over the last…
New Court document says Emefiele got 350m Naira annual pay as CBN Governor
The former Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele got an annual renumeration of 350 million Naira during his tenure at the apex bank, placing his compensation in the…
Nigeria’s oil production drops by 2.2% in May 2025
Nigeria’s crude oil production declined to 1.45 million barrels per day (bpd) in May 2025, according to data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). This is a…
Dangote Refinery to start free Petrol, Diesel distribution nationwide on August 15
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a major initiative to provide free delivery of petrol and diesel across Nigeria, beginning August 15, 2025. In a statement released on Sunday, the…
