Nigeria’s Economic Reforms Gain Global Recognition as S&P Upgrades Outlook to Positive Analysis: What the coordinated endorsement from all three major rating agencies means for Africa’s largest economy Global Confidence in Nigeria’s Economic Direction Strengthens Nigeria’s ambitious economic reform agenda has received a significant vote of confidence from S&P GlobalContinue Reading
Mali’s Strategic Energy Boost: $10.3 Million Injection Secures Power Stability Through Critical 2026 Events BAMAKO – Mali has taken a significant step toward energy independence and reliability with a substantial 6.265 billion CFA francs (approximately $10.3 million) disbursement to the national energy company EDM-SA, marking the country’s continued strategic investmentContinue Reading
Burundi Transport Crisis Eases: Bus Fares Drop as Fuel Supply Improves A cautious sense of relief is washing over Burundi’s long-distance transport sector. After a period of severe disruption, travelers heading to the country’s interior are finally witnessing a slight but welcome improvement. Buses are becoming more available, and crucially,Continue Reading
Lagos Can Be Nigeria’s Food Powerhouse, Says Governor Sanwo-Olu Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared that Lagos State possesses the untapped potential to become a massive food producer for Nigeria, capable of making a significant dent in the nation’s food security challenges. The key, he insists, lies in a powerful allianceContinue Reading
Court Orders Against Nestoil and Neconde Expire, Raising Legal and Operational Questions In a significant legal development, the ex parte orders secured by FBNQuest Merchant Bank Limited and First Trustees Limited against Nestoil Limited and Neconde Energy Limited have officially expired, legal authorities confirm. The orders, which had frozen assetsContinue Reading
South African Rand Breaks Key R17 Barrier, Hitting Strongest Level Since February 2023 In a significant economic shift, the South African rand has surged past the psychological R17-to-the-dollar mark, a level not seen in over two years. This rally follows a pivotal government decision to adopt a more aggressive, lowerContinue Reading
World Bank Tells Malawi: Fix Economic Leaks Before Budgetary Support Can Resume Malawi’s hopes for renewed international budgetary support have collided with a stark reality: the taps won’t be turned on until the country repairs its fractured relationship with the International Monetary Fund. In a sobering assessment, the World BankContinue Reading
Ghana’s 2026 Budget Unveiled: Finance Minister Ato Forson Charts Path for Sustained Growth Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is set to present the highly anticipated 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament today. This crucial fiscal blueprint will detail the government’s spending priorities, revenue strategies, and overallContinue Reading
Mali Forges Path to Formalize Artisanal Mining Sector Through National Dialogue In a significant move toward transforming Mali’s artisanal mining landscape, government officials, industry representatives, and civil society leaders convened in Bamako on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, for crucial policy discussions aimed at integrating informal miners into formal value chains.Continue Reading
Mali’s Presidential Hospital Emergency Project Aims to Reshape National Healthcare In a significant move to overhaul its public health infrastructure, the Malian government has officially launched the Presidential Hospital Emergency Project (PRUH). This ambitious initiative seeks to bring quality healthcare closer to communities, drastically reduce the need for costly medicalContinue Reading