Niger seeks Russian investment in Uranium and other natural resources
Niger has invited Russian firms to invest in uranium mining and other natural resources as part of a strategic pivot away from its long-standing ties with France. This was made…
Nigeria plans to raise ₦120 billion in November 2024 bond
The Nigerian government through the Debt Management Office has announced the issuance of November 2024 bond with plans to raise ₦120 billion. This represents a 33.3% decline compared to the…
Fiscal crisis, security challenges on the front burner as Senegal holds parliamentary elections
Fiscal crisis and security problems are on the front burner as the people of Senegal vote in Sunday's parliamentary elections. The elections are seen as a poll on the performance…
COP29 Summit: African Leaders decry lack of access to clean cooking, call for more funding
African leaders attending this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP29 have highlighted the urgent crisis posed by lack of access to clean cooking, a challenge impacting 1.2 billion people across…
Uganda to improve tax compliance with digital tax programme
The Government of Uganda has reiterated its commitment to the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) programme, highlighting its role in improving tax compliance and fair trade.Treasury Chief Economist Isaac Arinaitwe explained…
Nigeria seeks global investors for its $700 billion mining sector
Nigeria's abundant, untapped mineral wealth, estimated at $700 billion, is drawing global attention as the government embarks on ambitious reforms to expand the mining sector. Led by President Bola Tinubu’s…
Chad becomes newest destination as Starlink deepens expansion in Africa
Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, has launched its services in Chad, marking a major step toward improving internet access in the West African nation. This launch, announced by Musk…
CBN to drive financial inclusion in Nigeria with new initiatives
The Central Bank of Nigeria has launched three new incentives to drive financial inclusion in the country. The bank unveiled the initiatives at the International Financial Inclusion Conference held in…
Nigeria to get $5 billion trade facility from Saudi Arabia
President Bola Tinubu's recent visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has yielded a potential $5 billion trade facility to bolster Nigeria's economic reform program. This development follows a meeting with Crown…
Egypt to boost financial inclusion with retail bonds
The Egyptian Ministry of Finance and the World Bank hosted the annual Retail Bond Conference, which was attended by experts from various countries to discuss new solutions and best practices…
