Russia moves away from traditional foreign aid model
Russia has announced a shift in its approach to Africa, rejecting the long-standing model of foreign aid in favour of partnerships based on mutual growth. The country... Read more.
China introduces new measures to safeguard jobs and exports amid rising trade tensions
Senior Chinese officials announced a set of new policies on Monday aimed at stabilising employment and supporting the country’s export sector. The measures come... Read more.
Nigeria, Mexico launch bilateral chamber to boost trade and investment
Nigeria and Mexico have officially launched the Nigeria–Mexico Chamber of Commerce (NMCC), marking a step towards strengthening economic cooperation between the... Read more.
FG moves to regulate BDSPs to strengthen SME support system
The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a legal framework to regulate Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) in Nigeria. This move aims to... Read more.
Lagos urges agricultural stakeholders to embrace AI and technology for food security
…Lagos holds pre-season training for agricultural workers The Lagos State Government has called on stakeholders in the agriculture sector to adopt technology and... Read more.
SMEDAN creates over 90,000 jobs, supports over 116,000 entrepreneurs in Q1 2025
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) has announced the creation of 90,160 jobs across the country in the first quarter of 2025.... Read more.
Nigeria strengthens trade and investment ties with the United Kingdom
Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, completed a series of engagements in London aimed at deepening Nigeria’s trade and... Read more.
Africa’s $40bn energy fund to prioritise clean cooking and universal access by 2030
The launch of a $40 billion Africa Energy Fund at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam is set to drive significant investment into energy access... Read more.
Absa CIB powers East Africa’s real estate sector as lead sponsor of EAPI Summit 2025
Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) has confirmed its position as the lead sponsor of the 2025 East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit. This marks... Read more.
Africa Finance Corporation surpasses US$1bn revenue for the first time
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced a major milestone, reporting total revenue exceeding US$1 billion for the first time in its history. The Corporation,... Read more.
