Economy

By Kosi Eze and John Ikani As the 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) opened today in Abuja, a defining theme emerged from speeches, panels, and strategic deals alike: Africa is shedding the...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna Nigeria and Brazil on Tuesday signed a $1 billion agreement aimed at boosting agriculture, food security, energy, and defence in the West African nation. The deal, announced by Nigeria's Vice President, Kasim Shettima,...

A report commissioned by the Vatican has called for sweeping reforms to what it describes as a financial system rigged against Africa and developing nations. The document, released by the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, argues...

By Emmanuel Nduka The inaugural edition of the West Africa Economic Summit (WAES 2025) held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, from June 20 to 21. Gathered at the Bola Ahmed International Conference Centre were a powerful mix...

By Ebi Kesiena The 2025 Civil Service Week has commenced on a high note with the commissioning of the remodeled foyer of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) and...

By Enyichukwu Enemanna West Africa must end the practice of exporting raw minerals without processing them locally to derive more values, a step that must be taken to end the “pit-to-port” dependency, Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu...