Vietnam Strengthens Strategic Thrust into West Africa with High-Level Visit to Nigeria
Deputy Foreign Minister Lê Anh Tuấn's Abuja mission signals Hanoi's ambition to turn Nigeria into a gateway for African market...
Economy
Nigeria’s Public Debt/Debt Servicing, Fiscal Sustainability, Economic Implications and Policy Options
In a summarized perspective, Nigeria's rising public debt has become one of the country's most significant fiscal challenges. While the...
Nigeria’s $200 Billion Informal Economy from Street Business Fiscal Circulatory Transactions, and Reform’s Drive
Before sunrise, traders arrange vegetables in open markets, artisans unlock roadside workshops, transport operators begin daily routes and food vendors...
Reversing the Economics of Nigeria’s Cocoa Sales, from Raw Exports to Value Creation
Nigeria’s cocoa industry stands at a defining moment. Although the country remains one of the world’s leading cocoa producers, and...
Nigeria Discovers Extensive Deposits of Lithium, Rare Earth Elements, Gold, Nickel, Copper, etc.
Nigeria is positioning itself for what could become one of the country's most significant mining developments in decades following the...
South Africa, Afreximbank Seal US$14 Billion Partnership to Drive Industrial Growth, Jobs and Continental Trade
The Republic of South Africa has taken a major step toward strengthening its industrial economy and expanding its role in...
Dangote’s Vision 2030 Gestures New Chapter for Africa-UAE Industrial Partnership
A new phase in Africa's industrial development ambitions is emerging, as Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote presented his Vision 2030 strategy...
Afreximbank Approves $500m Loan Facility to Strengthen Tunisia’s Economy, Safeguard Essential Imports
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a US$500 million term loan facility with the Central Bank of Tunisia on...
Congo Moves to End Foreign Currency Cash Use by 2027 as Government Pushes to Restore Confidence in National Economy
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has launched one of its most ambitious monetary reforms in decades,...
Afreximbank Africa Trade Report Shows Africa Can Turn Geopolitical Disruptions into Long-term Growth Opportunity
The report highlights Africa's continued growth resilience despite significant headwinds occasioned by escalating geopolitical tensions and ensuing economic shifts. African...
