38 h. ago Africa’s $100bn credit gap pushes banks, fintechs into unlikely pacts

Africa’s estimated $100 billion credit shortfall for small and medium enterprises is forcing banks, telecom operators, and fintech startups into read more Africa’s $100bn credit gap pushes banks, fintechs into unlikely pacts

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3 d. ago AFTCREE 2025: Africa pushes for tourism, creative economy growth in Abuja

Africa is set to reposition its tourism and creative sectors as engines of economic growth, with regional leaders, policymakers, and read more AFTCREE 2025: Africa pushes for tourism, creative economy growth in Abuja

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7 d. ago Africa’s $100bn credit gap pushes banks, fintechs into unlikely partnerships

Africa’s estimated $100 billion credit shortfall for small and medium enterprises is forcing banks, telecom operators, and fintech startups into read more Africa’s $100bn credit gap pushes banks, fintechs into unlikely partnerships

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8 d. ago Lagos Eyes N400bn Insurance Premiums To Boost Healthcare Financing

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said that Lagos could channel more than N400 billion each year into its healthcare system if 20 million residents sign up for insurance at an average premium of N20,000 annually. The projection underscored the State government’s push to expand coverage and strengthen health financing in Africa’s […]

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9 d. ago Digital Economy: VAS revenue explodes 470% as digital lifestyle services boom in 2024

Nigeria’s digital economy witnessed one of its most dramatic growth surges in 2024 as the Value-Added Services (VAS) segment recorded read more Digital Economy: VAS revenue explodes 470% as digital lifestyle services boom in 2024

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1 week ago Surveyor Blames Political Instability, Harsh Economy For Slow Real Estate Growth

An estate surveyor and valuer, Ramata Adeyemi, has blamed the slow pace of estate surveyor and estate management development on the harsh economic and political situations in the country. She also noted that the traditional method of running an estate business has lost its relevance, stressing that the way to grow the business is to […]

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2 w. ago Africa’s clean energy future depends on local innovation, not just aid – RenCom’s Olamide Opadiran

As Africa pushes toward universal electrification, conversations around access are shifting from infrastructure to impact. The World Bank’s Mission 300 read more Africa’s clean energy future depends on local innovation, not just aid – RenCom’s Olamide Opadiran

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2 w. ago Digital economy bill will unlock Nigeria’s $1 trillion growth potential — Tijani

Nigeria is on the cusp of a major economic and digital transformation as the Federal Government and the National Assembly read more Digital economy bill will unlock Nigeria’s $1 trillion growth potential — Tijani

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2 w. ago Nigeria, IMF intensify discussions on economic reforms, growth plans for 2026–2030

Nigeria has continued to establish itself as a prominent advocate for evidence-based policymaking and inclusive economic transformation as the global economy moves towards reform-oriented and resilient growth. Reflecting this momentum, a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by its Assistant Director of the African Department, Mr Axel Schimmelpfennig, met with the Minister of […]

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2 w. ago Federal Government Inaugurates LOC For Africa Tourism, Creative Economy Expo

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the forthcoming Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo, scheduled to hold from November 24 to 25, 2025. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, said the initiative represented a […]

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2 w. ago Federal Government To Establish Tourism, Cultural Economic Zones In Regions, FCT

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of Tourism and Cultural Economic Zones across the six geopolitical regions and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The proposed establishment were part of the renewed drive to unlock the potential of the nation’s creative and tourism sectors. Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, disclosed […]

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3 w. ago Senate Finance Committee chair champions reform, security at Oxford Investment Forum

Nigeria’s push to restore investor confidence and accelerate reform in Africa’s largest oil-producing country took centre stage at the Oxford read more Senate Finance Committee chair champions reform, security at Oxford Investment Forum

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3 w. ago Analyst forecasts 3.7% GDP growth in Q4 as fiscal reforms strengthen revenue base

Nigeria’s economy is expected to maintain a moderate growth trajectory in the final quarter of 2025, with the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to expand by 3.7 per cent, as fiscal and monetary reforms begin to yield measurable impacts on revenue performance, exchange rate stability, and investor sentiment.

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last month Ghana, Malawi deepen ties with fresh push for visa free travel

Ghana and Malawi are taking new steps to strengthen their decades long partnership, with both nations signalling support for a read more Ghana, Malawi deepen ties with fresh push for visa free travel

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