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Ghana Inflation Rate Reaches Two-Year Low, Boosting Business Confidence

Ghana’s inflation rate drops to a two-year low, bolstering business confidence and increasing purchasing power. ...
  • 14 November 2023
  • Business

West African Economic and Monetary Union Launches Regional Banking Platform

WAEMU, in partnership with GIM-UEMOA, launches GIMpay, a digital banking platform to enhance financial inclusion ...
  • 9 November 2023
  • Business
nitiative for SMEs

Nigeria launches $500 million initiative for SMEs

Nigeria launches $500 million initiative for SMEs to enhance innovation and job creation in partnership ...
  • 5 November 2023
  • Business

Kenya Central Bank Increases Reserve Requirements for Banks

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced an increase in the cash reserve ratio ...

  • 4 November 2023
  • Business
Lobito Corridor at centre of Biden’s agenda in Angola visit

Lobito Corridor at centre of Biden’s agenda in Angola visit

President Joe Biden announced that he will visit Africa in October, marking his first trip ...

  • 3 November 2023
  • Angola
Banking Regulations

Central Bank of Nigeria Approves Open Banking Regulations, Paving Way for Fintech Growth 

The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced open banking regulations, paving the way for increased ...
  • 30 October 2023
  • Business
Cocoa Prices

Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Sector Embraces New Sustainability Initiatives for Environmental Protection

Côte d'Ivoire launches sustainability initiatives to enhance cocoa production and preserve forests. Learn about the ...
  • 30 October 2023
  • Agriculture
Regulatory Framework

Ivory Coast’s New Regulatory Framework Sets Bank Compliance Standards

Ivory Coast announces a new regulatory framework on October 24, 2023, enhancing compliance standards for ...
  • 24 October 2023
  • Business
African Union

African Union Introduces Framework to Increase Intra-African Trade by 30% by 2025

On October 22, 2023, the African Union unveiled a framework to boost intra-African trade by ...
  • 22 October 2023
  • Business
Digital Payments

Mastercard and Amazon Team Up to Enhance Digital Payments in Egypt and South Africa

In a dynamic shift shaping the future of digital commerce, Mastercard and Amazon have forged ...

  • 21 October 2023
  • Technology in Business
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Nigeria Police Debunks Viral ‘Wanted’ Poster of Act...

Iyabo Ojo

Sudan Battles Cholera Outbreak Amid War

Sudan Battles Cholera Outbreak Amid War
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