Finance
Mali Says Reports of New Three-State Sahel Currency Are False but Talks Continue on Economic Integration
Mali’s government has rejected claims that it and its neighbours, Burkina Faso and Niger, have launched a new common currency, clarifying that no...
CBN Upgrades Opay, Moniepoint, Kuda and Others to National Licences
The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded the operating licences of several leading fintech firms and microfinance banks, granting them national status and...
After Taiwo Oyedele’s Denials, Lagos State Activates ‘Power of Substitution’ Under Tinubu-Altered Tax Law, Allowing Authorities to Redirect Payments Without Court Orders
Lagos State has moved to activate a controversial enforcement provision in the nation’s revamped tax law, giving its revenue service the authority to...
Ethiopia Moves to Print Its Own Currency as Part of Economic Sovereignty Push
Ethiopia is embarking on a significant economic initiative to build its domestic currency printing capacity, signalling a shift toward greater monetary independence. At...
Niger Adopts Record 2026 Budget in Push for Economic Sovereignty
Niger has approved a record national budget of more than 2.922 trillion CFA francs for the 2026 fiscal year, signalling a strong commitment...
Tinubu’s Govt Allegedly Uses Celebrities to Promote Tax Payments Despite Altered Tax Law
A wave of video clips circulating on social media shows high-profile Nigerian celebrities including Sam Larry, Young John, Funke Akindele, Sophia and others...
Nigerian Banks Shut Down 229 Branches as Cost Pressures and Digital Shift Deepen
Nigeria’s banking sector has witnessed a significant contraction, with commercial banks shutting down a combined 229 branches across the country, reflecting rising operational...
Gold Price Rally Lifts Ghana and Zimbabwe Currencies
A sustained rally in global gold prices has strengthened the currencies of Ghana and Zimbabwe, offering rare financial relief for both countries after...
Gold Sector Revival Expected to Drive Mali Growth Next Year
The International Monetary Fund has projected that Mali’s economy will return to growth in 2026, driven largely by a recovery in gold production...
Burned Files, Altered Laws: The Growing Pattern of Disappearing Records Under Tinubu
A fire outbreak at the headquarters of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) in Abuja on Saturday, December 20, 2025, has reignited public...
Tinubu Government’s Fiscal Secrecy, Revenue Failure and New Tax Push Expose Broken Economic Management
For nearly a full fiscal year, the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has stopped releasing critical fiscal documents that Nigerians are...
Namibia’s Mining Revenue Shifts from Diamonds to Gold and Uranium
Namibia’s mining revenue landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with income from gold and uranium overtaking diamond earnings following a sharp downturn in...