S&P rejects bias in African sovereign credit ratings
S&P Global Ratings has rejected renewed allegations that it applies unfair or biased standards to African sovereign credit ratings. The firm insists…
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NLC slams global powers over Africa’s debt, trade imbalance
The Nigeria Labour Congress has criticised major global economic powers, saying Africa remains weighed down by unsustainable sovereign debts, inequitable trade systems,…
‘Cassava remains central to Africa’s food security, development’
The Director-General of the Pan-African Organisation for Small and Medium Industries, Dr. Henry Emejuo, says cassava remains central to Africa’s food security…
Meta unveils world’s longest undersea cable across Africa
Meta, in collaboration with several prominent global and regional telecommunications companies, has officially activated the core 2Africa subsea cable system. This system…
Blue economy key to lifting Africa from poverty — NPA boss
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority and current President of the Port Management Association of West & Central Africa, Dr.…
GDP growth in Africa not equall to decent lives — Osinbajo
Former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo has called for a paradigm shift in Africa’s development strategy, urging governments and institutions to place…
PHOTOS: AfCFTA okays Customs-Afreximbank initiative to boost African trade
The African Continental Free Trade Area has endorsed the Customs-Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade, an initiative spearheaded by the Nigeria Customs…
Lagos targets Africa’s model megacity with global safety summit
The Lagos State Government is set to host the Lagos State Occupational Safety and Health Conference on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, a…
Africa’s financial future will be shaped locally — Moniepoint
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank believes that the future of Africa’s financial system will be shaped within the continent through homegrown innovation, effective regulation,…
300m Africans to get electricity by 2030 — World Bank
Seventeen African governments have committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300, a partnership led…
Global Energy Alliance commits $16m to enhance Africa’s energy access
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet has committed $16 million to enhance energy access and promote the deployment of clean…
Google supports African startups, varsities with $9m fund, AI tools
Google has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa, unveiling new subsea cable connectivity hubs, a $9 million fund, and Artificial Intelligence tools for…