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Fintech Bill Hearing, West Africa Trade Summit Headline Key Business Events This Week A series ...

  • 3 March 2026
  • Business

China Named Strategic Partner for West Africa IMT Summit 2026

China has been confirmed as a Strategic Country Partner for the 2026 West Africa Industrialisation, ...

  • 3 March 2026
  • Business

ECOWAS Raises Alarm Over Gulf Tensions, Warns of Economic Fallout for West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a strong warning over escalating ...

  • 2 March 2026
  • Business

Mahama Orders Medical Evacuation of Ghanaian Traders Injured in Burkina Faso Attack

President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Armed Forces to evacuate Ghanaian traders injured ...

  • 18 February 2026
  • Burkina Faso
OPEC

Former OPEC Chief Trials in London Over Bribery Allegations

British prosecutors opened their case against Diezani Alison-Madueke on Tuesday, alleging that the former Nigerian ...

  • 27 January 2026
  • Business
RATES

Bank of England Poised to Pause: Rates Expected to Hold at 3.75% in February

The Bank of England (BoE) is widely expected to maintain its benchmark interest rate at ...

  • 26 January 2026
  • Business
gold

Greenland Crisis: Gold and Defense Stocks Surge

Global markets are reeling as investors pivot toward safe-haven assets and military equities. This shift ...

  • 12 January 2026
  • Business
DOLLAR

Dollar Weakens on U.S. Job Market Concerns and Slowing Economy

The U.S. dollar depreciated against major currencies, including the euro and the yen, on Tuesday. ...

  • 12 November 2025
  • Business
GDP

Nigeria’s Economy Grows 3.13% in Q1 2025 After GDP Rebasing

Nigeria’s economy is showing signs of progress, growing by 3.13% year-on-year in the first quarter ...

  • 22 July 2025
  • Business
Dangote

Dangote Reintroduces N5 Fuel Discount

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is set to reinstate its N5 per-litre fuel discount scheme for ...

  • 19 July 2025
  • Business
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