By Adedapo Adesanya President Bola Tinubu is seeking approval for a fresh external borrowing of $2.3 billion to implement the 2025 Appropriation Act, refinance maturing Eurobonds, and expand Nigeria’s...
The concept of going beyond the Earth has always been something dramatic, even though the power to continue space exploration is not limited to rockets and satellites. They include financial schemes,...
Mastercard has announced a collaboration with insurtech company, Hillcroft (mTek) to launch embedded insurance solutions across East Africa....
Africa’s energy future remains a tough question for policymakers to answer. Can Africa genuinely fulfil the promise of eradicating energy poverty by 2030? <str...
By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange recorded a 0.04 per cent appreciation on Tuesday, October 7, after the price of 11 Plc closed higher by N24.56 to N270.19 per sh...
By Adedapo Adesanya It was not a good day for the Nigerian Naira in the currency market on Tuesday as its value further depreciated against the United States Dollar in the different segments of the fo...
By Adedapo Adesanya Crude oil was steadied on Tuesday as investors weighed a smaller-than-expected increase to output by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) in...
Two Kenyans Elly Savatia and Carol Ofafa are among four Africans who made it to the 16 global finalist entrepreneurs eyeing to win £50,000 (Sh7.6 million)....
Safaricom has called on enterprises to urgently strengthen their cybersecurity platforms, warning that vulnerabilities are leaving many firms exposed to costly and disruptive attacks....
Sasra has launched an investigation into the consistent increase in the number of dormant members over the years, as the figure now inches closer to two million....
There are over 500-million people who do not have access to any form of energy....
By Dipo Olowookere A 0.12 per cent gain further lifted the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Tuesday, with the All-Share Index (ASI) inching closer to the 145,000-point threshold. The main performanc...
The future of Africa isn't on a distant horizon; it is unfolding right now. Every day, the youth of this continent are actively creating it. The world must catch up....
Tier one lender KCB Group has allocated Sh53.2 billion to green projects in a move that places sustainable finance at the heart of its strategy....
Safaricom has reaffirmed its dedication to inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainability with the release of its 14th Sustainable Business Report....
Traditionally, gold is seen as a store of value during times of instability....
The government's subsidy aimed at reducing electricity prices and stabilising the shilling has cost Kenya Power Sh11.84 billion in revenue....
The government's subsidy aimed at reducing electricity prices and stabilising the shilling has cost Kenya Power Sh11.84 billion in revenue....
The KPC has applied for an increase in its tariff, which, if approved, will result in a further rise in the share of taxes and levies charged to motorists at the pump....
Africa's youth have over the years been referred as the "continent's untapped potential"....
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 October 2025 – Vinpearl Golf Léman, a 36-hole course with a distinctive design and comprehensive 5-star facilities, has offici...
The mobile app-based Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) provides expert coaching and personalised resources to encourage healthier lifestyle changes, complementing Healthier SG and expanding...
Hisham Ezz Al Arab, the award-winning banker and chief executive officer of Egypt's largest lender, Commercial International Bank (CIB....
Even though farmers have continued to expand the area devoted to cottonseed cultivation, yields per hectare have remained uncertain, raising concerns about productivity and profitability....
By Aduragbemi Omiyale The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Mr Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, has resigned from office, following allegations of certificate forgery levelled against him. Mr Nnaji...
Gold price stood at $3974 at 6PM and continued to build momentum....
In 2025, the WTO upgraded its forecast for global trade volume to 2.4% from 0.9%....
In 2015 SA agreed to American demands to remove anti-dumping restrictions on US chicken imports...
Octagon Africa has partnered with South Africa-based financial giant Alexforbes to launch an affordable retirement savings solution targeting the country's MSMEs)....
During an extensive meeting held at Mitiga Airport today, Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Transport, Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, reviewed the implementation rates in the items related to airport licensi...
1,200 organisations across Africa have applied for the 2025 CIO100 Awards, reflecting the continent's rapid digital transformation as the technology market is expected to double....
Tripoli based Libyan Minister of Transport Mohammed Al-Shahoubi held a meeting today at Mitiga International Airport with the envoy of the Civil Aviation Authority in Dubai, Ahmed Taher. The Libyan...
A task force from pension funds in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is expected to provide pathways for how domestic resources can be mobilised across borders for development purposes....
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Ahead of the winter rush, the London Heathrow schedule of Emirates has been increased to 48 weekly flights, providing more convenience and departure time choices for travellers jo...
By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria is in talks with the Export-Import Bank of China for a $2 billion loan to fund a new super grid to address the nation’s persistent power shortages. This was disclosed by th...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mr Mahmood Yakubu, has handed over the position to Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will take over the leadership of...
By Adedapo Adesanya Countries in the sub-Saharan African region, including Nigeria, is expected to record an economic growth of 3.8 per cent this year, buoyed by stable prices that have spurred easing...
Monetary Policy Committee cuts Central Bank lending rate to 9.25 per cent from 9.5 per cent, cites resilient Kenyan economy...
On Tuesday, Cosatu marched against retrenchments, weak economic growth....
By Modupe Gbadeyanka In the first nine months of 2025, over N70 billion has been facilitated in commercial financing for agribusiness by the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultura...
By Adedapo Adesanya The African Development Bank (AfDB) will give a $500 million loan to the Nigerian government as part of a $1 billion budget support programme, following economic reforms introduced...
In Nigeria’s cutthroat fintech space, one payments platform is carving out a difference by doing more than just moving money; it is building customizable sector-driven solutions. Stanbic IBTC’s Zest i...
Mellitah Oil and Gas announced today that the Chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) has given the green light to start the installation of giant compressors in the Bahr Al-Salam offshore...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Efforts are being made to attract more investments into the Nigerian non-interest capital market believed to be valued at N1.6 trillion. Championing this is the Securities and Ex...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Mr Bosun Tijani, has said Nigeria’s new $2 billion broadband project would significantly boost the Gross Domestic Pr...
By Adedapo Adesanya The House of Representatives has inaugurated an ad hoc Committee to review the economic, regulatory, and security implications of cryptocurrency adoption and Point-of-Sale (POS) op...
Safaricom PLC’s True Value in fiscal year 2025 is 16 times greater than its financial profit during the period. The telco’s True Value was enhan...
Misrata Free Zone (MFZ) port has been ranked as the 20th most improved port in a 2025 World Bank report. The report says the port’s performance index jumped by +67.9 points in one year. The report...
But the spirit of the people, such as of Ms Jane Wamboi, widowed at the age of 20 on the night of June 16, 2014, was never dimmed....
The world knows African music is having a global moment, but to genuinely grasp its explosive power, one must look closely at its roots. This vital connection between deep-seated heritage and the soun...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Nobel Prize in Physics 2025 was on Tuesday awarded to the American trio of John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for their experiments on a chip which revealed q...
Kenya will take over the COMESA chairmanship from Burundi, whose President Évariste Ndayishimiye has led the bloc since the 23rd Summit....
By Modupe Gbadeyanka An integrated vaccination campaign aimed to protect 106 million children against measles, rubella and polio has been launched by the Nigerian government. This initiative is a resp...
More than 500 tour operators and agents from 39 countries across the world are attending a three-day conference in Malindi, Kilifi County, in efforts to boost the tourism sector....
Kenya Power attributes profit dip to lower tariff yields and the impact of a strong Kenyan Shilling against major currencies during the period. The Board of...
By Adedapo Adesanya Three stocks lifted the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange by 0.70 per cent on Monday, October 6, with 11 Plc adding N22.33 to its value to close at N245.63 per share...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira succumbed to fresh foreign exchange (FX) pressure on Monday as it weakened further against the US Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) by N4....
The labour federation will hand over a memorandum to the Parliamentary authorities....
The planting season for summer crops in South Africa begins in October....
Banks are pushing for a further cut in the CBK's benchmark lending rate, arguing that low inflation and a stable Shilling provide room to stimulate sluggish private sector credit growth....
Kenya is pushing for a review of the European Union's tough regulations on its horticultural exports, which officials say are hurting trade and prompting the country to explore alternative markets....
A parliamentary committee probing the proposed sale of a substantial stake in East Africa Portland Cement has uncovered alarming irregularities....
Banks are pushing for a further cut in the CBK's benchmark lending rate, arguing that low inflation and a stable Shilling provide room to stimulate sluggish private sector credit growth....
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HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 October 2025 – The mega concert G-DRAGON 2025 WORLD TOUR [Übermensch] will take place on November 8 at 8Wonder Ocean City, with tickets o...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Vice President, Mr Kashim Shettima, has called for the protection of investments made by Mr Aliko Dangote, noting that his empire is crucial to Nigeria’s economic future....
By Dipo Olowookere It was positive start to the week for Nigerian stocks on Monday on the back of sustained bargain-hunting by market participants. Data revealed that the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limit...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Nigeria’s Vice President, Mr Kashim Shettima, on Monday slammed the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (PENGASSAN) for holding the whole country to ran...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new operational guidelines for agent banking across the country, limiting daily cumulative transactions per agent to N1.2 million a...
By Adedapo Adesanya Oil prices gained 1 per cent on Monday after a production increase planned for November by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) was more mod...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka More than 300 persons in the Ikotun area of Lagos State recently benefitted from the free healthcare services provider by Access Bank Plc as part of its wider ESG and CSI commitme...
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has said that unfair and ill-informed credit ratings by foreign agencies have driven up Kenya's borrowing costs....
A seemingly small addition to a tender document (addendum) became the sticking point that saw the highest-priced bid for KenGen's 6.38 million carbon credits kicked out in the preliminary stage....
Kenya Power has launched a revamped suite of digital service platforms aimed at enhancing the experience of its more than 10 million customers across the country....
By Adedapo Adesanya The volume of Nigeria’s Premium Motor Spirits (PMS) or petrol imports fell further in September 2025, despite Dangote Refinery undergoing maintenance and facing a strike that...
In the world of fine luxury, legacy is not inherited; it is built, refined, and redefined through vision, consistency, values and trust. For over three decades, Polo Luxury has embodied this philosoph...
By Adedapo Adesanya The trio of Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025. The scientists were announced as this year’...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The mobile app of Ecobank Nigeria has been updated to deliver a faster, smarter, and simpler banking experience for customers nationwide in a bid to reinforce its leadership in di...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has launched the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII) to improve governance in Nigeria and serve as a benchmark for public sector...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka A marginal rise of 0.6 points was recorded by the business environment in Nigeria in September 2025, data from the NESG-Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) showed. It w...
Stake online casino platform has gained immense popularity among gaming enthusiasts worldwide, including in Nigeria. At its core, Stake offers a wide range of casino games, sports betting options, and...
By Adedapo Adesanya The chief executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mr Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has disclosed that the nationwide strike embarked upon by some oil workers re...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale In its bid to retain its international banking licence, FCMB Group Plc has launched a N160 billion public share sale. The exercise is to enable its banking subsidiary, FCMB Limit...
By Adedapo Adesanya Cross-border financial solutions company, Verto, has announced its expansion to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to enhance the existing flow of trade between the emirates and emergi...
By Niall McNulty The opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offer African teachers and students are immense; the AI education market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to hit $1.7 bil...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Employees of Union Bank of Nigeria recently embarked on an energising 7.5km walk from the company’s headquarters in Marina Lagos known as the Stallion Plaza to the bank’s Sports C...
By Adedapo Adesanya The 40th trading week at the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange witnessed a 2.67 per cent week-on-week decline due to profit-taking by investors. In the week, the NASD...
The manufacturer Ecovado plans to supply the local and international markets with its products....
AIM Congress 2026, which is poised to attract 25,000 participants, is structured around three main pillars: Global Markets, Future Economics and NextGen. Exp...
By Adedapo Adesanya Troops of Operation Delta Safe have destroyed 41 illegal refining sites and foiled oil theft worth over N112.1 million in the Niger Delta in September, according to the Defence Hea...
By Dipo Olowookere Last week, the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited ended in green amid renewed buying interest in mid and large-cap equities by investors. According to data from Customs Street, the All...
By Adedapo Adesanya Nigerians have lamented the surge in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas, which has doubled in the last week due to supply shortages. Checks by Bu...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed its commitment to strengthening fair value reporting, investor trust and transparency. This assurance was given by the...
A positive decision will provide a vital lifeline, unlocking access to cheaper financing and restoring investor confidence with a rejection signalling deepening economic troubles....
By Blaise Udunze Every year on October 5, the world pauses to celebrate World Teachers’ Day, which is a day to honour the men and women whose quiet labour builds the foundations of every great society...
By Adedapo Adesanya Miss Opeyemi Imisioluwa Ayanwale emerged as the winner of Big Brother Naija Season 10 on Sunday, October 5, wrapping up of one of the best seasons of the annual reality television...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) will add about 137,000 barrels a day next month as the group agreed to a modest increase in its Novembe...
On Monday, the Senate is due to vote for a fifth time on the stopgap funding bill...
MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2025 – COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo have made a memorable entrance into the German market with their first-ever pop-up event in...
MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 October 2025 – COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo have made a memorable entrance into the German market with their first-ever pop-up event in...
GUANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 October 2025 – Sentorise, a trusted innovator in reliable off-grid power solutions, today announced the European launch of its 12.8V 10...