Intra-African trade to hit $230bn by 2026 — Afreximbank
Intra-African trade is on track to reach $230 billion by 2026, driven by the accelerated implementation of the African Continental Free Trade…
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Dangote fertiliser key to solving Africa food insecurity – UN
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations Amina Mohammed has lauded the pivotal role of Dangote Industries Limited particularly Dangote Fertiliser Limited…
Lagos rents hit fourth highest across African cities
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, Lagos State, has been ranked among the most expensive rental markets on the continent, as house rents in…
African airlines record strongest global air cargo surge in February
The International Air Transport Association released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing African airlines saw a 21.0 per cent…
Edun urges Africa to halt $88bn annual illicit financial flows
The Federal Government has called for urgent action to tackle Illicit Financial Flows across Africa, which drain the continent of $88 billion…
Nigeria missing as Namibia tops Africa’s 2026 quality of life ranking
In the 2026 Numbeo Quality of Life Index, Namibia has emerged as the top-ranked African country for overall livability, while Nigeria is…
IATA forecasts boom in African air passenger demand
The International Air Transport Association released its Long Term Demand Projections for air travel, showing that global air passenger demand is expected…
CBN gov urges stronger African cooperation on cross-border risks
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has urged African financial regulators to strengthen cooperation in managing cross-border…
Nigeria, Africa will pay heavy price if Iran war continues – Dangote
Foremost industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has warned that Middle-East tensions driving global oil volatility could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria and African…
Dangote Refinery exports 456,000 tonnes of fuel to Africa
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has ramped up its regional footprint with the export of 12 cargoes of refined petroleum products totalling 456,000…
US-Israel-Iran war leaves Africa with weeks of fuel reserves — Report
The escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly the war involving Iran, has severely disrupted global energy shipments through the Strait of…
Access Bank boss urges deeper collaboration to boost intra-African trade
The Group Managing Director of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Roosevelt Ogbonna, has urged African policymakers, financiers and businesses to strengthen collaboration. He…