Russia’s exports of agricultural products to Africa exceed $2.8 bln in January-August

MOSCOW, October 8. /TASS/. Russian agricultural exports to African countries in January-August 2025 totaled nearly 11 million tons, exceeding $2.8 billion, the federal center Agroexport told TASS. "In the first eight months of 2025, Russia shipped...

Nigerian Service Providers And Their Lipservice Celebration Of Customer Service

Every October, service organizations across the world celebrate Customer Service Week; a time to appreciate customers and recommit to better service. In theory, it is a noble idea. In Nigeria, however, it is little more than an annual carnival of...

Kenya Crypto Bill Clears Third Reading, One Step Away from Becoming Law

Kenya might soon become the benchmark for crypto regulation in Africa after Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025, in its third reading. The only step left is President William Ruto’s assent, which would turn it...

Nigerian scientist who chose Africa over Europe made UN history

At 34, Adedoyin Adeleke could have chosen a comfortable life in Europe. Instead, he packed his bags, returned to Nigeria, and started tinkering with waste, energy, and youth projects. Now 36, he’s the first African selected by the UN to help shape...

African Private Sector, Philanthropic Leaders Launch Two Coalitions to Address Africa’s Learning Crisis

Human Capital Africa (HCA), The Nigerian Economic Summit Group, The Aliko Dangote Foundation and the African Philanthropy Forum Tuesday launched two high-level coalitions to drive collective action to overcome the learning crisis in Africa. Quick...

Nigeria must lead Africa’s Energy Security Drive, Says CORAN Chairman

Featured, Oil & Gas By Anthony Isibor MOMOH Jimah Oyarekhua, Chairman of the Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN), has called for accelerated investment, policy stability, and regional collaboration to transform Nigeria into...

Nigeria’s Vanishing Jobs in the Age of Tech and the People Left Behind

What if you woke up one day and discovered your monthly income had shrunk to a tenth of what it used to be? That nightmare became the reality of Ibrahim Abdullahi, a phone repairer and PoS handler in Arewa Market, Abuja, North Central Nigeria. One...

Kenya Police, DCI 'Customer Service Week' posts met with attacks from Kenyans

As Kenyans across the country celebrate 'Customer Service Week', which begins on October 6 and ends on October 11, multiple corporations, companies, entities and service providers have taken to social media to appreciate their customers with...

Kenya cuts MPR by 25 basis points to stimulate lending to private sector

In a decisive move to stimulate economic growth, Kenya's central bank has announced its eighth consecutive rate cut, bringing the benchmark lending rate down from 9.50% to 9.25%. This strategic decision emerged from the latest Monetary Policy...

Nigeria News42 minutes ago NDLEA Not Against Export Of Cannabis Oil – Marwa The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohammed Marwa, has stated that the Agency is not against the controlled and regulated export of...

The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mohammed Marwa, has stated that the Agency is not against the controlled and regulated export of cannabis oil to countries that desire it. He, however, stated that the NDLEA is...

Kenya's social media market: How traders are turning posts, livestreams into sales

Audio By Vocalize Once upon a time, shopping only meant visiting physical stores, handling cash, and negotiating face-to-face. Today, much of it happens on smartphone screens, on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. This is the rise of social...

Nigeria’s Power Generation Falls In Q2 2025 Amid Nationwide Supply Challenges

Amid ongoing issues of poor electricity availability, Nigeria recorded a decline in power generation in the second quarter of 2025, according to data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). It was reported that "the...

Africa’s refining capacity expands as Uganda’s $4 billion oil refinery nears 2030 start

Uganda’s long-awaited oil refinery project is finally moving closer to reality, with operations expected to commence between the fourth quarter of 2029 and the first quarter of 2030. The project, one of the largest of its kind on the continent,...

Africa Needs Clear Roadmap for Digital Economy Transition – GAB CEO

By Eunice Hilda A. Mensah Accra, Oct. 8, GNA – Mr. John Awuah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Association of Banks (GAB), has urged Africa to approach its transition into the digital economy with a clear, well-coordinated plan that combines...

Nigeria News25 minutes ago Senate Receives NNPCL’s Response To Missing ₦210 Trillion The Senate has confirmed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has submitted detailed responses to 19 audit queries concerning the alleged ₦210 …

The Senate has confirmed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has submitted detailed responses to 19 audit queries concerning the alleged ₦210 trillion unaccounted funds in its financial records between 2017 and 2023. Naija...

FNB recognised as Best SME Bank in Africa

FNB has been named the Best SME Bank in Africa by Global Finance for its 2026 Best SME Bank Awards. This recognition underscores FNB’s unwavering and long-standing commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the...

PalmPay Wins Consumer-Friendly Brand of the Year Award

PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, has been recognized as the Consumer-Friendly Brand of the Year at a recent financial technology and consumer excellence event, further cementing its reputation as a leading player in...

Why Nigerian Betting Went Mobile

Nigeria’s betting platforms didn’t choose mobile – they adapted or died. When three-quarters of your users only access the internet through phones, you build for phones. Nigeria Skipped Desktops Most Nigerians never owned a desktop computer. The...

Access Bank Rewards Customers With ‘Salary 4 Life’ Prize, Shares N6.62bn in Promo Winnings

Access Bank Plc has once again demonstrated its commitment to customer empowerment and financial inclusion by awarding a ‘Salary 4 Life’ prize and distributing N6.62 billion to winners across various categories in its ongoing AccessMore Mega...

Will Africa’s smartphone market reach growth expectations?

In recent years, Africa's economy has demonstrated resilience against global trends, with notable progress in easing inflation and bolstering local currencies. This economic stability is paving the way for a potential 3% growth in the continent's...