Nigeria Maintains Openness to Cryptocurrency Amidst $80 Billion Binance Lawsuit
Nigeria expresses willingness to engage with cryptocurrency companies, highlighted by the ongoing $80 billion lawsuit against Binance. The government underscores...
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Standard Chartered Bank Commends Nigeria’s Economic Reforms and Growth Prospects
Standard Chartered Bank has praised Nigeria's economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and market liberalization. The bank's delegation...
China’s $1.4 Billion Investment in TAZARA Railway to Boost Copper Exports
China's CCECC will invest $1.4 billion to upgrade the TAZARA railway, which is crucial for copper exports from Central Africa....
The Rise of Buying Groups in South Africa: A Retail Revolution
South Africa has seen a rise in group purchasing organisations (GPOs) which offer independent retailers the autonomy of ownership while...
Surge in Tanzania’s Mineral Recovery Value Driven by Gold Growth
Tanzania's mineral recovery value surged by 24.3% to $1 billion in the third quarter of last year, driven primarily by...
Concerns Rise After South Africa Freezes Interest Rates Amid Inflation Stability
Seeff Property Group's Samuel Seeff criticized the South African Reserve Bank's decision to freeze interest rates at 7.50%, citing missed...
Colombia’s Grey Cement Production Declines in January 2025
In January 2025, grey cement production in Colombia fell by 5.9% to 0.95Mt, with domestic shipments declining by 3.0%, indicating...
Bank of Ghana Denies MTN Ghana’s License for Cross-Border Transactions
The Bank of Ghana has denied reports that MTN Ghana is licensed for cross-border transactions with MTN Nigeria, asserting that...
Liberia’s Government Directs AML to Allow Ivanhoe Atlantic’s Environmental Study
The Liberian Government has requested ArcelorMittal Liberia to permit Ivanhoe Atlantic's Environmental and Social Impact Assessment along the Yekepa-Buchanan railway....
Standard Bank Forecasts 5.4% GDP Growth for Ghana in 2025
Ghana's GDP is projected to grow by 5.4% in 2025, driven by the mining sector's resurgence. Despite challenges in agriculture...
