African Business News

Power Outage Alert: AEDC Announces Blackout in Gwarimpa, Abuja

Residents of Gwarimpa, the capital of Nigeria, are facing a major power outage as the… Read More

World Bank Report: Internet Access Reduces Extreme Poverty by 7% in Nigeria and Tanzania

A recent report by the World Bank titled "Digital Transformation Drives Development in Africa" reveals… Read More

Global Fossil Fuel Giants Amass $346 Billion in Windfall Profits, Igniting Calls for Climate Action

According to a recent report by ActionAid, 14 fossil fuel companies have collectively amassed a… Read More

Aviation Workers Rally in Support of FAAN Headquarters Relocation to Lagos

The decision by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to move its corporate headquarters… Read More

Central Bank Governor Faces Calls to Resign as Nigerian Naira Plummets

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity, and Transparency (CESJET) has issued a demand for the… Read More

PETROAN Applauds NNPCL’s Invitation for Private Firms to Operate Port Harcourt Refinery

The Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, has expressed optimism over the… Read More

Nigeria Government Authorizes Electricity Distribution Companies to Directly Purchase Power from Producers

The Nigerian government has officially granted approval to Electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country… Read More

Kaduna Electric Confirms No Increase in Electricity Tariff for Customers

In a recent statement, Kaduna Electric, a major power distribution company in the northwest region… Read More

Nigeria’s Non-Oil Exports Decline to $4.5 Billion in 2023

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) revealed that the value of non-oil exports in Nigeria… Read More

TCN explains Power Outage in Gombe, Yola, and Bauchi States

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has shed light on the ongoing electricity outages in… Read More

Nigeria Approves GlaxoSmithKline’s Exit from Stock Exchange

In a significant development, the Nigerian government, represented by the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC),… Read More

Naira Surges Against US Dollar, Forex Market Dynamics Unveiled

In an unexpected turn of events, the Nigerian Naira has witnessed a remarkable upturn against… Read More

Lagos Ports’ Struggle Against Corruption Amid Electronic Call-Up System

The introduction of the electronic call-up system, also known as Eto, has transformed the movement… Read More

Intensifying the Fight Against Tax Fraud: ICPC and FIRS Join Forces

In a groundbreaking move, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and… Read More

Kogi Government Takes Firm Stand, Bans Issuance of Mining Consent Letters

In a bold move, the Kogi State Government has imposed a ban on the issuance… Read More

Nigeria Leads African Oil Production with 1.4 Million Barrels per Day Output, OPEC Reports

Nigeria has solidified its position as the top oil-producing and exporting nation in Africa, with… Read More

Nigeria’s $2 Billion Fibre Infrastructure Fund Attracts Global Investor Interest

The Nigerian government's plan to roll out a $2 billion fibre infrastructure fund has sparked… Read More

Nigeria’s Stock Market Overtakes Argentina as World’s Best

Nigeria's stock market has taken the international financial community by storm, outpacing Argentina to claim… Read More

Combatting Illegal Refineries: Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s Efforts Unveiled

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has embarked on a relentless mission to eradicate… Read More

Nigeria Seeks $1.5 Billion in World Bank Aid to Stabilize Economy and Strengthen Budget

Nigeria is actively pursuing a $1.5 billion financial assistance package from the World Bank to… Read More