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BUSINESSJul 22Frannie Leautier : de la Banque mondiale à l’oreille du président de la Banque africaine de développementAncienne vice-présidente de la Banque africaine de développement, passée par la Banque mondiale avant de rejoindre la banque d’affaires SouthBridge, Frannie Leautier fait partie des figures les plus influentes de la finance du développement en Afrique.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSJul 22Lead Africa Blue Economy future , SIFAX Group charges young NigeriansSIFAX Group is encouraging young Nigerians to take a leading role in the future of Africa's Blue Economy. This highlights efforts to promote economic development and youth engagement in a specific sector.tribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 22Non - Tariff Barriers Behind Uganda $376m Trade Deficit With Kenya , Tanzania – ReportA report indicates that non-tariff barriers are responsible for Uganda's $376 million trade deficit with Kenya and Tanzania. This suggests challenges in regional trade relations and economic balance.chimpreports.com · Uganda
BUSINESSJul 22OPay Leads Nigeria’s Fight Against Digital FraudBy:Cynthia Alo How Smart Technology Is Protecting Trust in Africa’s Largest Digital Economy Company Says Trust, Not Just Speed, Will Define The Next Phase Of Financial Services In Africa’s Largest Market LAGOS – As Nigeria completes one of the fastest transitions from cash to digital payments on the continent, a new battlefront has opened in […] The post OPay Leads Nigeria’s Fight Against Digital Fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 22Nigeria losing millions in carbon credit earnings to foreign experts over talent gap — Expert warnsBy Cynthia Alo Nigeria risks losing hundreds of millions of dollars in potential carbon credit earnings to foreign consultants and technical experts unless it urgently develops the skilled workforce needed to participate in the rapidly expanding global carbon market, a climate finance expert has warned. The warning comes at a time when carbon credits are […] The post Nigeria losing millions in carbon credit earnings to foreign experts over talent gap — Expert warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 22How structural neglect weakens Nigeria’s Cocoa earnings…Nigerian farmers losing out in $284b global cocoa marketBy Cynthia Alo Nigeria’s inability to develop a strong agricultural value chain may be denying farmers the opportunity to benefit from Cocoa and Coffee exports leaving many producers earning a fraction of revenue from the global market. This concern was raised by the Global President of the […] The post How structural neglect weakens Nigeria’s Cocoa earnings appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 22South Africa : A Sharp Fall in Gas Supplies in 2028 Threatens South Africa Economy - How to Manage the FalloutA projected sharp decline in gas supplies by 2028 threatens South Africa's economy. The article discusses how to manage the potential fallout of this future challenge.allafrica.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 22Equipment Leasing Boosts Youth Agribusiness in NigeriaEquipment leasing is reported to be enhancing agribusiness opportunities for young people in Nigeria. This initiative supports economic growth and youth employment in the agricultural sector.punchng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 22'The country is underrated': Tourists flock to Ethiopia despite ongoing security concernsIn just nine months, the number of foreign visitors to Ethiopia increased by 15% – the fastest growth rate on the African continent. The government, which has made tourism a key pillar of its economy despite insecurity in some regions, has highlighted these figures.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSJul 22Uganda : MTN Uganda Brings the Yello Storm Back to Soroti With the Free Your Fire CampaignMTN Uganda is bringing its 'Yello Storm' event and 'Free Your Fire Campaign' back to Soroti. This indicates a business's promotional activity in a specific region.allafrica.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21Standard Chartered Ghana reinforces commitment to communities through employee volunteering and impact initiativesStandard Chartered Ghana is strengthening its community engagement through employee volunteering and various impact initiatives. This highlights the company's corporate social responsibility efforts.thebftonline.com · Ghana
BUSINESSBREAKINGJul 21BREAKING: 31 firms win 37 oil, gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing RoundThirty-one companies have emerged winners of 37 oil and gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round after a competitive commercial bid process in Abuja. The post 31 firms win 37 oil, gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 21Unilever Nigeria raises interim dividend fourfold amid slight increase in half-year profitAs much as N11.5 billion, a 73.7 per cent equivalent of post-tax profit, will be allocated to equity investors for an accounting period in which the profit itself only grew by a single digit. The post Unilever Nigeria raises interim dividend fourfold amid slight increase in half-year profit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 21Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $52.5 billion, enough for 11 months’ importsThe apex bank said the increase in gross reserves is driven largely by crude oil-related tax receipts and third-party inflows into the economy. The post Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $52.5 billion, enough for 11 months’ imports appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 21Top 10 airports in Africa 2026Africa’s aviation sector is advancing rapidly in 2026, with improved infrastructure, rising passenger traffic, and better service delivery, as the latest report by Skytrax ranks Cape Town International Airport as the continent’s top airport while industry data points to strong growth in both domestic and international travel. The post Top 10 airports in Africa 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21How Football Impacts Nigeria’s Youth EconomicallyFootball matters to Nigeria’s youth economy because it creates work before it creates stars. The World Bank’s latest Nigeria human-capital brief says 14% of Nigerians aged 15-24 were not in employment, education, or training in 2022, while youth literacy stood at 74% in 2021, which leaves a large pool of young people with some skills, […] The post How Football Impacts Nigeria’s Youth Economically appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21JUST IN: Nigeria returns 13 oil blocks after 196 firms qualify for commercial bidNUPRC says 13 oil blocks were returned to the government’s licensing basket after they failed to attract bids The post JUST IN: Nigeria returns 13 oil blocks after 196 firms qualify for commercial bid appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 21CemAir to relaunch popular flight route in South AfricaCemAir plans to reintroduce a well-liked flight route within South Africa. This business development indicates an expansion or restoration of services in the aviation sector.thesouthafrican.com · South Africa
BUSINESSJul 21NGX Group encourages young Nigerians to build wealth via long-term investingBy Peter Egwuatu Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group), TemiPopoola, has encouraged young Nigerians to embrace investment, as a pathway to financial growth, noting that participation in the capital market provides individuals with the opportunity to build wealth while contributing to the growth of businesses and the broader economy. […] The post NGX Group encourages young Nigerians to build wealth via long-term investing appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21Drug trafficking through ports threatens Nigeria’s trade reputation, economy — ReportBy Providence Ayanfeoluwa Nigeria’s growing exposure to drug trafficking through its seaports is posing a serious threat to the country’s international trade reputation, economic competitiveness and investment prospects, the Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has warned. In its July 2026 Policy Bulletin released yesterday, SEREC said the persistent use of Nigerian seaports as transit routes […] The post Drug trafficking through ports threatens Nigeria’s trade reputation, economy — Report appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21Nigeria losing jobs, forex to inconsistent fish import policy — ExpertBy EfeOnodjae Nigeria is undermining its drive for food security, job creation and foreign exchange conservation through inconsistent fish import policies that continue to favour imported fish over locally farmed varieties, a fisheries expert, Dr. OlukayodeOlubiyi, has warned. The policy inconsistency, he said, is discouraging investment in aquaculture, weakening domestic fish production and forcing the country […] The post Nigeria losing jobs, forex to inconsistent fish import policy — Expert appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21Afreximbank approves $200m facility for Nigeria’s Shoreline PowerBy UdemeAkpan, Energy Editor The African Export-import Bank (Afreximbank) has approved a $200 million financing facility for Nigeria’s Shoreline Power Company Limited to support the execution of a major oil and gas infrastructure project in Algeria, marking a significant boost for Nigerian engineering expertise and cross-border investment in Africa. The financing, approved in June 2026, […] The post Afreximbank approves $200m facility for Nigeria’s Shoreline Power appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 21Nigerian Exchange Group : Nigeria Can Drive Africa LargestThe Nigerian Exchange Group suggests that Nigeria has the potential to become Africa's largest economy. This indicates optimism regarding Nigeria's economic growth prospects.punchng.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 20SA Home Affairs expands trusted employer scheme to boost investment – Channel AfricaSouth Africa's Home Affairs department is expanding a trusted employer scheme. This initiative aims to boost investment in the country.channelafrica.co.za · South Africa