Finance
Mali Extends Barrick Gold License for Another Decade
Mali’s government has renewed the mining license for a major gold operation run by Barrick Gold, securing another decade of production at one...
Senegal Unveils $100m Onshore Oil and Gas Plan After Revoking Idle Licenses
Senegal is moving ahead with a new $100 million onshore oil and gas programme as part of a broader effort to tighten control...
Germany, England, Nigeria Set for Beach Soccer Event in Ghana
Ghana is preparing to host an international beach soccer festival that will bring together four national teams from around the world. The tournament...
Audit Raises Alarm Over Dozens of Questionable Projects Under Tinubu
Fresh scrutiny has fallen on federal spending after a new review uncovered dozens of questionable projects tied to the current administration. The findings...
Ghana Records Lowest Inflation in Five Years
Ghana’s inflation has fallen to its lowest level in five years, offering a sign of relief for households and businesses after a long...
Tanzania Eyes Gold Sales as Aid Declines and Infrastructure Needs Grow
Tanzania is weighing plans to sell part of its gold reserves to finance infrastructure projects amid less reliable external development funding. The proposal...
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...