Kenya plans to grow its leather industry from Sh10.3 billion to Sh109.6 billion through new investor packages and the launch of the Bipingo Special Economic Zone....
The Monetary Policy Committee decided to cut rates by 25 basis points at its last meeting....
By Modupe Gbadeyanka An initiative designed to improve early detection, promote preventive healthcare, and empower women across Akwa Ibom State has been launched by Access Bank Plc. The scheme, Projec...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Mr Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has declared that his temporary administration has successfully stabilised the state, laying a crucial foundation for...
Nersa is responsible for determining the electricity tariffs that Eskom charges....
By Blaise Udunze Nigeria today sits at a troubling crossroads where official statistics clash with the bitter truth of daily survival. Each month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Feder...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Vice-President of Nigeria, Mr Kashim Shettima, has said the country’s doors are open to investments, following reforms from the current administration. He made this known on Mo...
Millions of Kenyans struggling to afford reliable smartphones could soon get a lifeline through a new financing plan aimed at bridging the country's digital divide....
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The eighth edition of Verve’s flagship lifestyle and active consumer engagement initiative, VerveLife, is expected to be very exciting with Google Play as a strategic partne...
In today’s scenario, technology is much more than a tool; it is a driving force shaping the world around us. As we move toward the future, it is clear that technology has become a powerful ally...
Africa has unveiled its first AI data centre in Uganda, a project hailed as a turning point that will shift African data from foreign servers back to the continent....
By Dipo Olowookere A leading fintech and provider of embedded financial services in Saudi Arabia, HALA, has raised about $157 million in a Series B investment round. This came after an impressive year...
By Adedapo Adesanya The first US import of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, from the Dangote Refinery in Lagos landed on Monday, Reuters reported. According to media platform, to...
It’s Week 7 in Big Brother’s house, and the game is tougher than ever. Out of the original 29 contestants, 13 housemates have already said their goodbyes, leaving the rest to battle it out for surviva...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc has updated its mobile application, renaming it as APPbility. The platform was enhanced to revolutionize digital financial transactions in Nigeria. APPbi...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has automated the clearance process for overtime cargoes and extended the window to 120 days to facilitate trade. The Comptroller-General of the N...
For Abdimalik, e-commerce is more than a business idea; it is a response to the growing demand for convenience among Kenya's expanding digital generation....
Activists say coastal communities have been sidelined in decisions that affect their livelihood....
By Adedapo Adesanya Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Atiku Abubakar, has raised alarm over ongoing moves to amen...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Over 1.1 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, have been exported by Dangote Refinery. The owner of the facility, Mr Aliko Dangote, revealed th...
The Liquor Amendment Bill calls for govt to actively counter the normalisation of alcohol use....
The call was reinforced during the launch of the inaugural cohort of the MD Mentorship Program, spearheaded by Treasure Communications in partnership with Generation Kenya....
Many players in livestock farming across Africa remain unaware of the relationship between this sector and greenhouse gas emissions. Currently, livestock far...
By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange rose by 0.13 per cent on Monday, September 15, pushing the market capitalisation of the bourse higher by N2.67 billion to N2.138...
Former CBK chairperson Mohamed Nyaoga appointed Absa Bank Board chair, effective October 1, he replaces Charles Muchene who has been at the helm for nine years....
By Adedapo Adesanya For the first time in a while, the exchange rate of the Naira to the US Dollar closed below the N1,500-mark in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEX). At the offic...
Kweli Capital Limited, an East African technology-driven investment company, has acquired a majority stake in Old Mutual Securities Limited....
Former CBK chairperson Mohamed Nyaoga appointed Absa Bank Board chair, effective October 1, he replaces Charles Muchene who has been at the helm for nine years....
Moody's has sounded an alarm that the Kenyan government is currently battling sharply high borrowing costs, which are worsening fiscal strains and limiting credit availability for private businesses....
Equity Bank trade mission has attracted a diverse group of entrepreneurs from Kenya, DRC, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Poland, Germany, and the U.S. <s...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale A Nigerian start-up in the financial technology (fintech) space, Rendcore, has taken a significant step to tap into the Nigerian $20.5 billion annual remittance landscape. The fi...
The corridor is the key logistics artery that facilitates movement from Africa's eastern seaboard through Kenya to numerous landlocked countries in the region....
By Dipo Olowookere The first trading session of this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited ended on a positive note, with a 0.79 per cent appreciating driven by renewed interest in...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The sophomore edition of the Creative Economy Week Nigeria 2025 has official kicked off and the train will touchdown in five Nigerian cities and a British city courtesy the Britis...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale The contentious 4 per cent free on board (FOB) levy collected by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on items imported into the country has been suspended by the federal government...
By Adedapo Adesanya The two major crude oil grades appreciated on Monday as investors assessed the impact of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries and of US President Donald Trump pressing cou...
For decades, Africa's Industrialisation story has been written in the margins of global growth....
Experts say government, which is the top borrower, is taking more but paying less in terms of interest rates....
There are at least 35 approved PSPs by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)....
In line with Vision 2030’s Saudisation programme, Zutari has committed to developing local talent and creating employment opportunities JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – EQS Newswire – Septembe...
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – Allianz Trade in Asia Pacific is pleased to appoint Hassan Omaish to the role of CEO for Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiw...
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – From now until 2 November 2025, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Hong Kong, part of Merlin Entertainments Group, invites LEGO®...
The corridor is the key logistics artery that facilitates movement from Africa's eastern seaboard through Kenya to numerous landlocked countries in the region....
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The 30th edition EvaluatePR organised by Nigeria’s foremost independent media intelligence and PR measurement agency, P+ Measurement Services, will examine how the rapid rise of a...
The plan potentially provides Musk -- already the world's wealthiest person -- with up to 12 percent of additional total company shares....
By Modupe Gbadeyanka African leaders have been urged to design effective policy frameworks and invest in technology to be able to feed itself and the rest of the world. This advice was given by the ch...
By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 20.12 per cent in August 2025, marking a fifth straight month of decline, from the 21.88 per cent recorded in July 2025. This is accordin...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Vice President of Nigeria, Mr Kashim Shettima, has directed the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) to expedite action on the disbursement of the federal govern...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Some critical stakeholders in the African film industry are already arriving in Lagos for the 2025 Africa Film Finance Forum (AFFF). The event is slated for September 16–18, 2025...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale The implementation of the global sustainability disclosure standards developed by the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) in Nigeria would be gradual, th...
By Adedapo Adesanya Kredete, a fintech focused on helping African immigrants build credit and access financial services, has raised $22 million in a Series A round to expand credit-building infrastruc...
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The Ecobank Design and Build Exhibition 2025 slated for September 24 to 28 at the Ecobank Pan African Centre (EPAC), Lagos, will have two personalities in the real estate business...
Predictions are that inflation will be at 4.2% over the long-term....
Commercial banks in Kenya have been urged to finance green projects, that they have shied away from for long citing high risk....
By Adedapo Adesanya The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals will launch its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trucks for the commencement of nationwide distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) today (Mon...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale About N30 billion is expected to be raised by C&I Leasing Plc through a combination of corporate bond issuance and equity to refinance debt owed by the company. Proceeds from...
Commercial banks in Kenya have been urged to finance green projects, that they have shied away from for long citing high risk....
New report shows climate finance by multilateral development banks rose 10% to $85.1 billion in 2024 compared with previous year. MDBs’ climate finance for l...
The pursuit of better health and longer life has inspired scientists and wellness experts to explore natural compounds that can help the body function more efficiently. Among the most exciting discove...
By Adedapo Adesanya African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a collaborati...
The discussions centered on the ICT Infrastructure Development Cluster which focuses on cross-border telecom connectivity, mobile service integration and digital public service delivery....
By Adedapo Adesanya Nigeria’s candidature for election into Category “C” of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council for the 2026–2027 biennium has gotten a big boost from the African Gro...
By Adedapo Adesanya The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has launched a blockchain-based infrastructure platform for private funds, making it the first major global stock exchange to use such a syst...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale A new broadband solution, SmartConnect 5G ODU Router, designed to deliver affordable, reliable, and high-speed internet access to households and businesses across the country has...
If there’s one thing Big Brother Naija Season 10 has proven, it’s that eviction Sundays are never just about who leaves the house; they’re also about who shakes the house. Weeks back, we watched Mensa...
By Adedapo Adesanya The NASD Over-the-Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange appreciated by 0.13 per cent in the 37th trading week of 2025, halting losses from the preceding weeks. Due to the appreciation,...
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Regency Alliance Insurance witnessed trading activity on the local stock exchange last week after the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited lifted the suspension earlier place on it on...
Mining Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has said that government accounting officers are prepared to implement President William Ruto's directive on electronic procurement (e-procurement)....
By Dipo Olowookere Last week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited, the trio of FCMB, Access Holdings, and Universal Insurance led the activity chart with the sale of 1.249 billion share...
By Adedapo Adesanya The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been tasked by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to identify and prosecute politicians and polit...
Farmers are urged to brand mark their livestock to curb theft...
Many Kenyan homes depend on these revenue and any slight change is expected to have a major impact on so many lives....
Many Kenyan homes depend on these revenue and any slight change is expected to have a major impact on so many lives....
NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 September 2025 – IVD Medical Holding Limited (01931.HK) officially announced its name change. Its English name was changed to “ETHK...
NEW YORK, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 September 2025 – IVD Medical Holding Limited (01931.HK) released an announcement stating its collaboration with ETHK Group, a global on-ch...
HEIDELBERG, GERMANY – Newsaktuell – 15 September 2025 – Exactly 30 years ago today, on September 15, 1995, a new chapter in the history of exhibitions was opened in Tokyo — one that...
Their endorsements signal growing recognition of Kenya's leadership role in championing regional maritime interests and advancing global shipping standards....
The High State Council today expressed its appreciation for the sincere national efforts that led to a peaceful resolution of what it referred to as the ‘‘Mitiga Airport crisis’’, the success of th...
FSCA Commissioner's lecture highlights the high cost of greed and calls for ethical leadership...
EPRA reduces fuel prices in latest review, petrol by Sh0.79, diesel Sh0.11 and kerosene Sh0.80, petrol to retail at Sh184.52, diesel Sh171.47 and kerosene Sh154.78 in Nairobi....
The President of the General Libyan Union of Chambers of Commerce, Mohamed Al-Raied, participated with the delegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, headed by th...
Zliten Municipality reported today that an EU (REBUILD programme) pilot laboratory for fish collection and storage was launched today in the city’s port. Zliten is located 160 km east of Tripoli al...
The Libyan American Business Day was held in Washington DC yesterday with the participation of the largest-ever high-level delegation from the Tripoli based Libyan government and more than 40 major...
Global beverage Pepsi has set its sights on expanding its market share in Kenya, signalling growing competition in a sector long dominated by Coca-Cola....
Kephis will not stop levying container and ship inspection fees at the Mombasa port despite a recent order by the Kenya Maritime Authority....
East African Breweries Ltd (EABL), the region's leading alcoholic beverage company, is grappling with an unprecedented rise in counterfeit and illicit alcohol....
Blue-chip companies are sparing no expense to retain and attract top executive talent, with lavish compensation packages for CEOs becoming the norm....
Government has been urged to resuscitate local tourist attraction sites....
MUNICH, GERMANY – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 September 2025 – COOFANDY, EKOUAER, and Zeagoo are excited to announce their participation in the 2025 Munich Oktoberfest, alongside a...
LONG ISLAND, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 September 2025 – Garrett Taylor, CRPC®, Founder and Managing Partner of Coastline Wealth Management, has earned a place on Forbes’...
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 September 2025 – The 10th Belt and Road Summit was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from September 10...
The new index notes mixed business sentiment and sectoral performance during the period....
By Aduragbemi Omiyale Some agricultural items have been distributed for free to smallholder farmers by the federal government to achieve an all-year round farming and boost food security. The agricult...
August ended on a high note for local community in Lagos Mainland Yaba as AXA Mansard Health, a leading health insurance provider in Nigeria, reaffirmed its commitment to improving access to quality h...
Msibi says under the Act e-hailing vehicles will now operate in defined geographic zones...
National Treasury says it has noted the latest Fitch review...
By Dipo Olowookere The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited recorded its first loss in six consecutive trading sessions on Friday, declining by 0.09 per cent at the close of business. The slip was influenc...
Middle Eastern country's location makes it an attractive hub that could unlock significant growth....
Waha Oil Company announced yesterday that it has successfully completed the drilling and completion of the new horizontal well B222H-59W at Daffah Station with an initial production capacity of app...
The high-level Tripoli based Libyan government delegation visiting Washington DC (from 3 to 12 September) continued its meetings, where it held a meeting with the US Department of Commerce and the...