Economy & Finance

Economic Growth

IMF Projects 3.6% Economic Growth for Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024

IMF projects Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth at 3.6% for 2024, signaling recovery amid global challenges ...

African Development Bank Launches $100M Fund for Climate-Focused Banking

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched a $100 million fund aimed at enhancing climate-focused ...
Cotton Exports

Mali Signs Trade Agreement with China to Boost Cotton Exports

Mali signs a trade agreement with China to boost cotton exports, enhancing economic ties and ...
Standard Bank

Standard Bank Expands Operations in Nigeria, Boosting Investment

South Africa’s Standard Bank Group announced a significant expansion of its operations in Nigeria, further ...

Ghana Digital Tax

Ghana Digital Tax Increased to 10%: Fiscal Reforms Announced

Ghana increases digital tax to 10% amid fiscal reforms aimed at boosting revenue. This decision, ...
Monetary Policy

Nigerian Central Bank Unveils New Monetary Policy to Stabilize Naira

Nigeria's Central Bank announces a new monetary policy on September 5, 2023, aimed at stabilizing ...
Key Rate

Nigeria Central Bank Maintains Key Rate at 18.75% Amid Inflation Concerns

On September 5, 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria maintained its key interest rate at ...
Oil and gas firms

Nigerian Oil and Gas Firms Commit to Net Zero by 2050

Nigerian oil and gas firms have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 during the ...
AI aligns with Africa’s economic landscape

AI aligns with Africa’s economic landscape

Microsoft Africa and Zindi, a leading AI community on the continent, have teamed up for ...

Registering a Business in Ghana

The Role of Microfinance in Ghana’s Economy

Microfinance has emerged as a vital component of Ghana’s economy, providing essential financial services to ...

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