Business & Finance

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 18, 2026

A silent emergency is unfolding in Okpanam and Asaba, and it is no longer creeping, it is crashing through homes, markets, and businesses with devastating force

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 17, 2026

Food inflation in Nigeria has resumed its upward trend after a six-month period of relative stability, raising fresh concerns about the cost of living in Africa’s largest economy.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 16, 2026

Several oil-producing nations dominate the list of African countries with the lowest fuel prices in March 2026, highlighting the advantage enjoyed by energy-rich states as global oil markets remain volatile.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 15, 2026

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is beginning to impact Nigeria’s economy, with rising global crude oil prices triggering higher petrol costs and increasing food prices across the country. Analysts and civil society groups warn that Nigerians could face severe hardship if the crisis continues to disrupt global energy markets.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 14, 2026

Seychelles has retained its position as the holder of Africa’s most powerful passport, offering its citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 152 destinations around the world. The country also climbed to 28th place globally in the latest passport mobility rankings.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 14, 2026

Nigerian industrialist Abdulsamad Rabiu has risen to become the third-richest person in Africa, following a major surge in the value of his business empire. The billionaire entrepreneur, founder of BUA Group, saw his fortune climb significantly as shares in his key companies gained momentum in the market.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 13, 2026

South African authorities have intercepted four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels accused of entering the country’s territorial waters without permission, in a move officials say underscores their commitment to protecting marine resources.

Uchechi Okporie

Mar 09, 2026

Prominent Ghanaian broadcaster Kwame Sefa Kayi has publicly challenged critics who are blaming Randy Abbey over a wave of attacks and accusations surrounding his role in Ghana’s cocoa sector and public service.

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Mar 08, 2026

Nigeria’s data regulator has opened an immediate probe into Nigeria Data Protection Commission over the data practices of Temu, following complaints of poor data management. ‎