This, experts said will be an essential factor for mitigating operational risks and a long-term solution to Kenya's water crisis, which now poses far-reaching economic danger....
By Modupe Gbadeyanka About 13,597,057 social media accounts have been removed on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for posting offensive content and violating the code of practice. According to a sta...
Central Bank of Libya Governor Naji Issa said he will end Libya’ liquidity crisis by 1 October, the eastern based state Libyan news agency LANA reported yesterday. Issa made the pledge during his...
By Dipo Olowookere A 0.73 per cent decline was recorded by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Wednesday amid continued selling pressure on stocks across sectors. Data showed that apart from the en...
The Tripoli based Libyan government and its Transport Ministry reported yesterday that Mohamed Al-Shahoubi, the Minister of Transport and Financial Advisor to the Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minist...
By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange appreciated further by 0.34 per cent on Wednesday, August 20, with the market capitalisation adding N7.46 billion to close at N2...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira further depreciated against the US Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Wednesday, August 20 by N1.25 or 0.08 per cent to N1,536.18/$1 fro...
By Adedapo Adesanya The oil market was up by about 2 per cent on Wednesday after a drop in US crude inventories as investors awaited the next steps in talks to end the Ukraine war, with sanctions on R...
The National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR) an international provider of integrated energy services in the Middle East and North Africa region announced earlier in A...
The growing trend of supermarkets opening outlets in residential areas has been linked to the reduced footfall in major malls, which are now carving a niche in the expos....
Kenyan businesses are being squeezed by soaring taxes and muted consumer demand, forcing them to slash costs and automate operations to survive, a CBK survey shows....
US President Donald Trump's tariffs have added to South Africa's challenges....
Standard Chartered (StanChart) Bank Kenya has reported a 21 per drop in profit for the six months to June 30 this year....
On Monday this week, President Ruto departed Nairobi for Japan to attend the 9thTICAD 9, a platform that has shaped Africa's development agenda since 1993....
The European Investment Bank's (EIB) financial backing for IHS Group's first green affordable housing fund in Kenya is yielding results....
Around 17 foreign banks have been implicated in the rand manipulation case that's before ConCourt....
The Bench Marks Foundation says illegal miners were retrenched without proper pension packages....
The Sh10 billion Kenya Marine Fisheries and Socio-Economic Development Project (KEMFSED) has been hailed for transforming the livelihoods of coastal communities....
East African capitals to invest in housing or go for holidays to Nairobi, Kampala, Dar es Salaam or Kigali, the cost of luxurious accommodations vary in each of the four cities....
MSMEs have been urged to prioritise customer experience by adopting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions to track customer data, streamline operations, and boost client satisfaction....
The planned set-up of three new UN global offices in Nairobi is expected to revive interest in high-end properties in the city, with real estate projecting increased prices....
Kenyan businesses are being squeezed by soaring taxes and muted consumer demand, forcing them to slash costs and automate operations to survive, a CBK survey shows....
From next month, French shipping giant CMA CGM will shift all its transhipment cargo from Mombasa to Lamu....
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2025- The Southeast Asia Office of the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and LogHealth of Mahidol University are collabor...
Key highlights include: The Integrated Facility Management Control Tower (IFMCT) unifies over 20 standalone building systems into a single AI-powered command centre and is poised for wider implementat...
The construction of Makuyu affordable houses in Muranga County has not only re-awakened the town, but has also caused a surge in land prices....
Parliament has ring-fenced privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company by imposing strict conditions to prevent a select group of wealthy investors from dominating the share sale....
President William Ruto used the TICAD-9 to advocate for enhanced cooperation with Japan in areas such as education, manufacturing, sports, and technology to strengthen economic resilience....
Jordan-Dyani has outlined the critical factors for South Africa's success in the digital age...
"We wish to laugh, cry and break a sweat alongside the people of Africa."...
The Tripoli based Libyan government reported today that after a closure of more than 13 years, the Syrian embassy in Tripoli reopened today. The reopening coincided with the visit of a delegation f...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Anambra State Government has condemned the attack on a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who was assaulted and harassed by members of Operation Udo Ga-Achi in O...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Prominent financial technology (fintech) company, Moniepoint Incorporated, has been given a pat on the back for its 12-minute documentary exploring Nigeria’s food industry s...
By Adedotun Lawal We live in an age where everything is just a click away. Music, movies, books, and television shows. It is easy, fast and often free. However, in the shadow of this convenience lies...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka A former Governor of Oyo State, Mr Rashidi Ladoja, will be installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Mapo Hall. This followed the approval of...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has revealed that over 3.5 billion barrels of oil and condensate reserves are locked in undeveloped fields across diff...
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh On July 28, 2025, the III Russian-African Conference on the theme: “Realpolitik in a Divided World: Rethinking Ties between Russia and South Africa in the Global and Afri...
Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, and Central Bank of Libya (CBL) Governor Issa, discussed what the government described as priority economic and financial issues during a...
President Ramaphosa made amendments to the Political Party Funding Act this month....
By Adedapo Adesanya A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four Jaiz Bank accounts linked to the immediate-past chief executive of the Nigerian National Petroleum...
Cook was appointed to the Fed by former President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale In line with its strategy to diversify into high-growth food and beverage categories, Champion Breweries Plc is having talks with Sun Mark International Limited for the acquisiti...
By Adedapo Adesanya Despite a large entourage, including President Bola Tinubu, attending the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), Nigeria’s exhibition booth was...
"Nedbank is implicated based on Reuters trading platform similar to the chatroom in question."...
Human Rights Watch claims Rwandan-backed M23 group summarily executed over 140 civilians in July 2025, mainly ethnic Hutu people, in at least 14 villages and small farmi...
In just two years, jurisdictions representing more than half of global GDP have adopted or aligned with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) framework....
By Aduragbemi Omiyale The honourees for the 2025 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) of Nigeria have been announced by the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Nigeria. TOYP is a platform used to c...
By Adedapo Adesanya President Bola Tinubu has permanently abolished the 5 per cent excise duty on telecommunications services, two years after the policy was first suspended. The abolishment is part o...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Stakeholders in the underwriting sector are currently discussing how the working group of Nigeria can plan for the rainy days, especially when they no longer have the strength to...
Smart digital wealth platforms are designed to provide clients with personalised investment options, real-time market insights, and easy-to-navigate interfaces....
Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) rose from 3% in June to 3.5% in July....
Kakuzi avocado and tea export earnings for the half to June 30th, 2025, negatively affected by lower prices in the firm’s traditional market Europe. Company&...
There are allegations that banks have conspired to manipulate the rand against the US dollar....
The main contributors to the annual inflation rate were food and non-alcoholic beverages....
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Seven mortgage banks operating in Nigeria have been blacklisted by the National Pension Commission (PenCom) over non-compliance with housing loan guidelines. In a circular dated...
This week’s theme in the Big Brother House is Nostalgia, and the housemates are diving deep into the past with a tribute to veteran Nollywood stars. The week kicked off with a battle for Head of House...
By Adedapo Adesanya The duo of Okitipupa Plc and Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS) Plc spurred the NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange to a 1.11 per cent growth on Tuesday, August...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Naira moved in different directions at the foreign exchange (FX) market on Tuesday as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has held back its direct interventions aimed to defend t...
Liberty Kenya Holdings has posted Sh260 million net earnings in the first half of 2025, marking a 59 per cent drop from Sh632 million in the same period last year....
At yesterday’s official launch of the UNDP’s ‘‘Innovation Summer Season’’, a discussion on urban planning took place. The event (18 to 31 August) is held in partnership with the Centre of Entrepren...
By Dipo Olowookere The growth recorded by the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited on Monday was reversed on Tuesday by 1.46 per cent due to renewed selling pressure. During the session, profit-taking was...
The Attorney General’s Office reported Monday (18 August) that it had ordered the arrest of seven expatriates who were found in possession of 15,000 litres of fuel in 11 different sites. The...
African women in business have launched a Continental Network for Women's Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA), a lobby that is aimed at promoting intra-African trade....
By Adedapo Adesanya Crude oil declined by about 1 per cent on Tuesday amid a possible agreement to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which could ease sanctions on Russian crude oil, boosting glo...
In an interview with the Asharq Al-Awsat (the Middle East) newspaper yesterday, Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, said he completely rejects normalisation with Israel. He...
The Competition Commission has stressed that the issue of jurisdiction is critical....
Airtel Africa Foundation has launched its 'Tech For Her' Programme, targeting young women aged between 18 and 40 years, from across Kenya, Zambia and Uganda....
In the next one year, a mobile phone will be cheaper in Uganda than in Kenya, if the latest review of the Common External Tariff (CET) by countries in the region is anything to go by....
On the streets of Kisumu, where the rhythms of matatus, hawkers, and hurried footsteps compose the city's daily soundtrack, a new quiet transformation has been unfolding....
One twenty eight Equity Leadership Programme (ELP) scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 63 global universities located in 20 countries around the world....
SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – With the demand for accountancy and finance professionals growing amid Singapore’s transition to a digital and sustainabl...
Tailored Solutions for Complex Pet Health Issues HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 August 2025 – To address the increasingly diverse medical needs of pet owners in Hong Ko...
HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2025 – Vingroup was awarded the First-Class Labor Order in recognition of its exceptional achievements in developing the National Exhibition...
Data can be surprising; only about 20 per cent of the South African (SA) economy is informal. In Kenya, it's 80 per cent....
In the next one year, a mobile phone will be cheaper in Uganda than in Kenya, if the latest review of the Common External Tariff (CET) by countries in the region is anything to go by....
Organizations too can incentivise workers with cash bonuses or part of the company's shares if they reach certain targets or milestones....
A new Bill, aimed at easing the process of selling part of the government's shareholding in state corporations, has proposed giving Parliament powers to oversee the process....
Tax efficiency measures propelled Family Bank into a 38.7 per cent jump in profit after tax to Sh2.3 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2025....
The owners of King Michaels company claim its idea was hijacked and handed to a competitor...
The liquidation application filed in the Gauteng High Court could seal the company's fate....
By Adedapo Adesanya There is increasing friction between two paramount traditional rulers of Yorubaland and if not quickly handled with care, it could degenerate into something unimaginable. On Monday...
By Dipo Olowookere The chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr Lukmon Agbaje, has flagged off the construction of seven roads stretching 1.783 kilometres for the economic dev...
Kenya's emerging Web3 ecosystem stands at a critical juncture with the imminent enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025....
Members discuss measures to increase women's participation in the sector, calling for recognition...
By recalibrating supply chains, countries grappling with U.S. tariffs hit can transition beyond exporting raw materials to manufacturing value-added goods, potentially giving rise to...
By Adedapo Adesanya The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to the implementation of the roadmap for the development of the energy transitions and critical minerals value chain in Nigeria...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Pioneer non-interest financial institution in Nigeria, Jaiz Bank Plc, has announced a change to its brand identity, adopting new colours and logo to reflect its vision for the fu...
By Adedapo Adesanya The chief executive of MTN Nigeria, Mr Karl Toriola, has been appointed as the new Vice President of Francophone Africa for the MTN Group starting November 1, 2025. He will remain...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, has been asked to look into the allegations levelled against the president of the Association of Senior Staff...
And this has been seen here in Nairobi, where the expansion of Thika superhighway, besides driving population and job growth, also reshaped where people live and work....
SARS officials and the police raided the property and found people decanting ethanol into flow-bins...
By Adedapo Adesanya Oil companies operating in Nigeria have been advised to make use of their idle oilfields and assets or consider leasing them out to avert being taken away from them by the federal...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Two hundred and forty-three members of staff of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have been promoted as a motivation for higher performance. A state...
By Adedapo Adesanya Nigerian insurance and reinsurance companies have commenced efforts to meet fresh recapitalisation announced by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) before a July 2026 deadli...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Interswitch has been accredited as an Access Point Provider and System Integrator for Nigeria’s mandatory e-invoicing system under the Monitoring, Billing, and Settlement (MBS) p...
By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange recorded a 0.04 per cent rise on Monday, August 18, with the market capitalisation adding N790 million to close at N2.147 trilli...
Stock markets traded in a narrow range Tuesday and oil prices dipped after US President Trump held what he called "very good" talks with Ukrainian and European leaders on ending the war....
Competition Commission appeals alleged rand manipulation...
Authorities in Burkina Faso have kicked out UN diplomat saying they were not briefed on the outcomes of “Children and Armed Conflict in Burkana Faso” report....
The Libyan Authority for Scientific Research announced last Sunday (17 August) the imminent launch of the new Libyan Artificial Intelligence system, “LibiGPT”. Developed by one of its l...