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BUSINESSJul 10Digital tech key to boosting Ghana agribusiness   - ExpertsExperts suggest that digital technology is crucial for boosting agribusiness in Ghana. This highlights a strategic approach to economic development in the agricultural sector.ghanaiantimes.com.gh · Ghana
BUSINESSJul 10MSS sets to train 100 young Nigerians in industry related skillsBy Peter Egwuatu Mobile Screens and Sounds (MSS), one of Nigeria’s leading technical production companies, has concluded an arrangement to train100 young Nigerians in industry related skills, screen and live event production as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, CSR. This is coming following the launch of the MSS Event Tech Academy, a 10-week hybrid training, […] The post MSS sets to train 100 young Nigerians in industry related skills appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 10S&P Dow Jones places Nigeria on 2027 Frontier Market WatchlistBy Peter Egwuatu & Yinka Kolawole Nigeria’s capital market has received a significant boost after S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI) placed the country on its 2027 Country Classification Watchlist for potential reclassification from a Standalone Market to a Frontier Market, citing improvements in the country’s regulatory environment and market integrity. This is even as Bloomberg ranked […] The post S&P Dow Jones places Nigeria on 2027 Frontier Market Watchlist appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 10Dangote Cement pushes Africa’s net-zero cement agenda at global summitBy Yinka Kolawole Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to driving low-carbon cement production, with Group Managing Director, Arvind Pathak, urging African producers to accelerate decarbonisation while expanding capacity to meet the continent’s growing infrastructure demand. Pathak made the call after participating in the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) CEO Strategic Dialogue in Madrid, […] The post Dangote Cement pushes Africa’s net-zero cement agenda at global summit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 10Nigeria solid minerals exports hit N354bnBy Gabriel Ewepu Nigeria’s solid minerals exports have sustained uptrend rising to N354 billion in 2025, up by 2018 percent from N117.29 billion recorded in 2023. The figure for nine months 2024 was N199.6 billion with full year estimated to be over N266 billion. Similarly, revenue generated for the Federation Account climbed to over N70 billion, […] The post Nigeria solid minerals exports hit N354bn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 10Rent trap : How landlords , agents are pushing Nigerians deeperThis article discusses how landlords and agents are exacerbating a 'rent trap' situation, pushing Nigerians into deeper financial difficulties. It highlights a pressing socio-economic issue related to housing.thesun.ng
BUSINESSJul 10How World Bank and IMF loans are reshaping policymaking in AfricaAs debt pressures grow, African governments are reassessing the trade-offs of concessional financing.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSJul 9RFLD launches organisational resilience programme to equip 500 African nonprofits with free donor-ready management systemThe programme is designed to strengthen the operational resilience of nonprofits by helping them establish the systems and controls increasingly required by donors, development partners, and grant-making institutions. The post RFLD launches organisational resilience programme to equip 500 African nonprofits with free donor-ready management system appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 9Dangote Refinery PMS Price Cuts Ease Fuel Costs in NigeriaPrice reductions by the Dangote Refinery are alleviating fuel expenses in Nigeria. This directly impacts consumer costs and the regional economy.zalebs.com · South Africa
BUSINESSJul 9Nigeria’s solid minerals exports reached ₦354bn in 2025 – SMDFSector Generated Over ₦108bn for Federation in Two Years, Grew 33.5% in 2025 By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Hajiya Fatima Shinkafi, says Nigeria’s solid minerals exports reached ₦354 billion in 2025, as the sector recorded significant growth under ongoing reforms. Shinkafi […] The post Nigeria’s solid minerals exports reached ₦354bn in 2025 – SMDF appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 9Can OPEC-style alliance help Ghana, Ivory Coast beat cocoa slump? [Business Africa]Presidents Alassane Ouattara and John Mahama have agreed to revive what's being called the 'Cocoa OPEC', a coordinated strategy to harmonize farmgate prices and align crop calendars across both countries. They have invited Cameroon and Nigeria, the region's smaller producers, to joinAfricanews [en]
BUSINESSJul 9Start-up africaines : ce qu’il faut retenir des levées de fonds du premier semestreUn milliard et demi de dollars levés, mais deux fois moins de jeunes pousses financées : le premier semestre 2026 confirme le virage de la tech africaine vers des start-up plus matures, au détriment des primo-levées.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSJul 9ATAF Chief Urges Africa to Prioritize Domestic Revenue Mobilization - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia , premier resource for latest newsThe Chief of the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is urging African nations to prioritize domestic revenue mobilization. This highlights a key economic strategy for the continent.thenewdawnliberia.com · Liberia
BUSINESSJul 9Rising cost of essentials to push more Nigerians into poverty — IMF•Maintains forecast for Nigeria’s GDP at 4.1% in 2026, 4.3% in 2027 •Says improved macroeconomic stability supports Nigeria’s economy By Babajide Komolafe, Economy Editor The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has warned that rising prices of essential goods will deepen poverty and food insecurity in Nigeria despite improved macroeconomic stability, even as it maintained growth forecasts for […] The post Rising cost of essentials to push more Nigerians into poverty — IMF appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 9Emem Usoro : The Quiet Banking Amazon at Nigeria Central Bank – THISDAYLIVEThis article profiles Emem Usoro, highlighting her significant role and influence within the Nigeria Central Bank. It provides insight into a notable individual in the financial sector.thisdaylive.com · Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 9Kenya Airways deploys its largest passenger jet on Nairobi – Mombasa route , cuts fares by 50 % – Ghanamma . comKenya Airways has deployed its largest passenger jet on the Nairobi-Mombasa route and cut fares by 50%. This move indicates a change in operational strategy and pricing for the airline.ghanamma.com · Ghana
BUSINESSJul 8Academics, economists, others discuss African development at AFEA 2026 conference“Debt is not bad in itself; the issue is when debt is borrowed but is not used for capital investment, the servicing of debt becomes a burden. The post Academics, economists, others discuss African development at AFEA 2026 conference appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BUSINESSJul 8Tanzania purchases 28 tons of gold over past 18 monthsTanzania is rapidly building one of Africa's biggest gold reserves, with its central bank buying nearly 28 tonnes of gold over the past 18 months, worth an estimated 3.7 billion dollars.Africanews [en]
BUSINESSJul 8Why UK Company Formation Is Becoming a Strategic Move for Nigerian EntrepreneursNigerian entrepreneurship has never been more ambitious. Across sectors including financial technology, software development, professional services, manufacturing and e-commerce, Nigerian businesses are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets and building organisations designed to compete internationally. Technology has made that ambition more achievable than ever before. Cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital payment platforms and remote collaboration tools […] The post Why UK Company Formation Is Becoming a Strategic Move for Nigerian Entrepreneurs appeared first on VanVanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 8Tinubu, Afreximbank Discuss Strengthening Economic Cooperation Across AfricaThe President stressed that Africa possessed enormous potential and must move beyond endless conversations about development to practical actions that drive industrial growth, expand trade, create jobs, add value, and improve the living standards of its people. The post Tinubu, Afreximbank Discuss Strengthening Economic Cooperation Across Africa appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSJul 8Méga raffinerie de Dangote au Kenya : un projet aux pieds d’argile ?Dangote choisit Lamu pour sa future méga-raffinerie d’Afrique de l’Est. Mais sans financement ni approvisionnement en brut assuré, le projet soulève autant de questions qu’il n’apporte de réponses.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSJul 8Sénégal, Nigeria, Angola… Ces nouvelles « dettes cachées » qui inquiètent le FMI et les agences notationsDe plus en plus d’États africains recourent à des produits dérivés, les total return swaps, pour se financer à moindre coût. Une stratégie considérée comme risquée par le FMI, Moody’s et Fitch ratings. Explications.Jeune Afrique
BUSINESSJul 8Tinubu tasks Afreximbank to mobilise resources for Africa industrialisation – Daily TrustA leader has directed Afreximbank to secure funding for industrialization efforts across Africa. This highlights an initiative aimed at fostering economic development on the continent.dailytrust.com · Niger
BUSINESSJul 8Nigeria’s LNG exports hit N20.06trn as global trade reaches record highBy Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Nigeria’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exports rose by one million metric tonnes (Mt) in 2025 to 14.78 Mt, valued at N20.0 trillion, from 13.78 Mt in 2024, valued at N18.89 trillion, reinforcing its position among the world’s leading LNG suppliers as global trade climbed to a record 436.98 Mt, according to […] The post Nigeria’s LNG exports hit N20.06trn as global trade reaches record high appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria