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Sierra Leone Introduces First Comprehensive Corporate Governance Code

Sierra Leone has launched its first-ever Corporate Governance Code to enhance transparency and accountability in ...
  • 15 September 2021
  • Business
Tunisia wants to borrow billions from its Central Bank

Tunisia wants to borrow billions from its Central Bank

Tunisia is considering borrowing billions from its central bank to address significant budget deficits and ...

  • 14 July 2021
  • Economy & Finance

West Africa’s Cocoa Supply Chain Under Pressure Amid New EU Regulation

West Africa's cocoa supply chain faces pressure as new EU regulations on sustainability and labor ...
  • 10 July 2021
  • Africa

Nigerian Startups Raise $1.5 Billion in Venture Capital, Leading Africa’s Tech Revolution

Nigerian startups have raised $1.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2021, leading Africa’s tech ...
  • 22 June 2021
  • Business
Finance Meets Function

Where Finance Meets Function: The Structural Vision of Adedeji Sunmola

African economies have long struggled with the paradox of growth without access, expanding markets, yet ...

  • 11 May 2021
  • Business
Kenya's Horticultural Sector Faces Crisis as Airlines Withdraw Freight Services

Kenya’s Horticultural Sector Faces Crisis as Airlines Withdraw Freight Services

Kenya’s fresh produce sector is on the brink of significant losses as several international airlines ...

  • 7 May 2021
  • Business

Nigeria’s Oil Revenue Faces Decline as OPEC Maintains Production Cuts

Nigeria’s oil revenue is set to decline as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries ...

  • 8 April 2021
  • Business

African Continental Free Trade Agreement Gains Momentum in West Africa

The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) is gaining momentum in West Africa, boosting intra-African ...
  • 25 February 2021
  • Africa

Nigerian Stock Exchange Demutualization Approved by SEC

The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) has received SEC approval for its demutualization, marking a major ...
  • 15 January 2021
  • Business
African businesses lag in digital tech use

Rwanda’s Economic Reforms and Their Effects on Business Investment

Rwanda has garnered attention for its ambitious economic reforms aimed at creating a business-friendly environment. ...

  • 15 October 2020
  • Economy & Finance
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